Yesterday we saw that given the great truths about Christ’s superiority and His high priesthood, there can be no other response other than to draw near Him with assurance and confidence (Heb. 10:22). When we see the majesty and faithfulness of Christ we can do nothing less than come near to God through Him during every season of our life. However, it is not enough to draw near to Him. Today’s passage tells us that we must
also hold fast to the confession of our hope (v. 23). We must not worship God silently and in secret, but must also display our allegiance to Him publicly. Here we see the close connection between true faith and outward practice that is highlighted on every page of the Bible. It is not enough to be silent and think that we have true faith if no one ever knows about it. Rather, true faith is only true faith if we believe in our hearts and confess with our lips (Rom. 10:9). As John Calvin tells us
about this verse: “[God] requires also profession or confession, for it is not true faith except it shows itself before men.” Our confession is “the confession of our hope” (Heb. 10:23). Our society often uses the word hope as a euphemism for wishful thinking or to express a longing for the impossible. But this is not what we mean when we speak of Christian hope. Christian hope alone is worthy of the term hope. For it is a true confidence that God will fulfill all His promises — a true
confidence that all will be renewed. It is something that we know will happen because we have experienced the first-fruits of salvation. In contrast to our society, we say that hope is only actual hope if we have sufficient reason to believe that the things for which we hope will come to pass. Christians alone have true hope because the one who makes such promises to us is faithful (v. 23). The faithfulness of His Word and His activity through history give us the basis for our hope and
confidence that God will do all that He promises. Because of this faithfulness, we too must be faithful to Him. We must hold to our confession “without wavering.” We must resolve to walk with Him in faith despite doubts that might arise. We must resolve to look to Him alone for salvation. We must cling to Jesus and to nothing else. Coram DeoMany of us can find places in our lives where we do not hold fast to our confession. Maybe our workplaces, families, or friends pressure us to be silent about our faith. If you are in a situation where you are not holding fast to your confession, pray that He would give you the necessary boldness and then do what is required to stand for Him. For Further Study
A Bible DevotionThursday, February 16, 2023 Hold Fast Your Confession HEBREWS 3:1; 4:14 NKJ 1 Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus, 14 Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. HEBREWS 10:23 NKJ 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. Your confession is what you say. You should persistently continue speaking in faith, agreeing with what God has said, regardless of circumstances. If it never seemed like it was not working, there would be no need to hold fast, or hang on, to a confession of faith. Some people are surprised when they act on God's Word and it does not immediately come to pass. But there is abundant evidence in Scripture showing that is normal. God never promised that everything would happen instantly. The time period involved gives us opportunity to walk in faith and please God. Remember that authority is released through words. When we speak in DIS-agreement with what God says, we are giving authority in that area of our lives to our enemy. This is why Scripture tells us to struggle (if necessary) to keep speaking in agreement with God's Word. Why does the Bible tell us to "hold fast" -- or you might say "hang on tight" or "hang on for dear life." Obviously, something or someone is trying hard to get us to turn loose. Who or what do you think that is? SAY THIS: With God's help, I will keep speaking in agreement with the Word of God, no matter what the circumstances may say. Enter your email address to receive the message each day by email: Your email address will never be shared with anyone else. Previous messages:
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 email: | www.aDevotion.org What is the confession of our faith?confession of faith, formal statement of doctrinal belief ordinarily intended for public avowal by an individual, a group, a congregation, a synod, or a church; confessions are similar to creeds, although usually more extensive. They are especially associated with the churches of the Protestant Reformation.
What is the meaning of Hebrew 10 23?Explanation and Commentary of Hebrews 10:23
What is the “hope we profess?” It is Jesus Christ and him crucified for the forgiveness of sins who will save those who believe and repent, and who will return again in glory to judge the living and the dead. To profess this hope is to be saved.
What does hold fast mean in the Bible?The author is encouraging the Hebrews. In the last verse, he encouraged them to draw near to God. Now he encourages them to cling to the confession of our hope. To hold fast means we cling to it. We never let it go.
Why should we hold firmly to the faith we profess?If we hold firmly until the end this confession of faith, remembering that Jesus is our High Priest then we will have confidence and boldness to approach God on the basis of this faith (Hebrews 4:16).
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