- the Bible often uses “links” and “contrasts” to convey its message - we find such links and contrasts in Hebrews 10:39
1. SHRINKING BACK UNTO DESTRUCTION “destruction” – often translated “perdition” and it means total loss! - so it really means “hell”, final loss, the most painful loss of all! “shrink back” – it’s simply the opposite of perseverance! - note v. 36-38 - hence the “exhortation passages” in Hebrews, such as 10:21-25 - how does it happen? – it’s seldom sudden! – rather a gradual fading away
2. BELIEVING UNTO PRESERVATION “those who believe” – ie the opposite of “shrinking back”! - believing is no mere activity of the mind – it’s spiritual life going forward! - illustrated in ch.11! - eg count the “action” words in v.24-28! “preservation” – this is not the usual word for salvation by God - it means “to preserve/keep safe” - so it’s actually what we must do! - we are to “look after” the whole of life, “keep it safe” - similar Luke 21:19
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