Rooted & Grounded

Benjamin Otieno

Sermon • Submitted a year ago • Presented a year ago

0 ratings

· 10 views

Notes

Transcript

Consistency

New International Version (2011) Chapter 10

Hebrews 10:19-23

Since we have confidence. Brought about by Jesus Christ. to enter the Most Holy Place. Boldly Approach the throne of Grace to Obtain mercy and grace to help us in our time of need.

confidence Results from Jesus’ work as high priest, brought about by His death and resurrection—allowing for people to enter God’s presence without fear of His wrath

Consistency requires

a sincere Heart towards God

Unweavering faith - B

New International Version (2011) Chapter 10

Hebrews 10:22

true sincere heart Refers to a heart characterized by sincerity and truth, as opposed to “an evil, unbelieving heart” (3:12)

New International Version (2011) Chapter 3

Hebrews 3:12

Whereas the evil heart leads to falling away, the true heart leads to approaching God. Ezek 36:26–27).

New International Version (2011) Chapter 36

Ezekiel 36:26-27

2. Unweavering faith in Christ.

New International Version (2011) Chapter 10

23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.

Faithlife Study Bible Chapter 10

10:23 Let us hold fast Similar expressions occurred earlier, urging readers to “hold fast” to confidence (3:6), commitment (3:14), and a confession (4:14). Believers should do this “without wavering”, referring to an immovable disposition.

confession of our hope Refers to belief in Jesus, His work so far, and His future work. Holding fast to the confession means maintaining a consistent confidence in the salvation Jesus brings through His faithful life, death, and resurrection

How do we remain consistent?

New International Version (2011) Chapter 15

1 Corinthians 15:58

brothers and sisters in the faith

stand firm, be steadfast not turning aside from the faith of the resurection of yourselves.

let nothing move you, be unmovable - not turned aside by others

New International Version (2011) Chapter 15

1 Corinthians 15:12

do not allow what others are saying to sway you from the truth of the God’s Word. stand on the Word of God.

Always give yourselves fully

New International Version (2011) Chapter 3

2 Thessalonians 3:13