For if we sin
willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer
remains a sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful expectation of judgment,
and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries. - Hebrews 10.26-27
This is a tough passage
because at first glance it can seem like it goes contrary to the doctrine of
eternal security. God talks here about those who sin wilfully after receiving
the knowledge can only expect judgment.
Its not a nice thing to think
about. God is love. God is patient. God loved the world so much He sent His Son
to die for us. God is slow to anger. God wants everyone to be saved. But one
day it will be too late. One day judgement will come
Those who wilfully continue
to sin and ignore God’s pleading, hope is gone and the only thing they can
expect is God’s judgement.
What a horrible prospect and
want makes it worse is that too many Christians have the answer and refuse to
share the answer.
It is our task to help
others avoid that horrible expectation.
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