How can we apply the promise of "great salvation" to our spiritual journey? Setting the Scene: The Anchor Text Hebrews 2:3: “how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him.” What Makes This Salvation “Great” • Its Author: announced by the Lord Himself (Hebrews 2:3). • Its Cost: purchased with the precious blood of Christ (1 Peter 1:18-19). • Its Completeness: “He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him” (Hebrews 7:25). • Its Certainty: “kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power” (1 Peter 1:4-5). Receiving the Promise Personally • Admit the need: acknowledge sin and helplessness (Romans 3:23). • Believe the gospel: trust Jesus’ finished work (John 3:16; Ephesians 2:8-9). • Confess openly: declare allegiance to Christ (Romans 10:9-10). Daily Practices That Keep the Promise Alive • Scripture intake: savor the “word of His grace” that builds us up (Acts 20:32). • Prayerful dependence: ask for strength to “work out your salvation” while God works within (Philippians 2:12-13). • Regular fellowship: encourage one another so none “drifts away” (Hebrews 3:12-13). • Obedient living: “live worthy of the gospel” (Philippians 1:27). • Grateful worship: remember the cross through communion and praise (1 Corinthians 11:26). Guardrails Against Neglect • Identify distractions: repent of anything crowding out devotion (Mark 4:18-19). • Set rhythms: Sabbath rest, daily quiet time, corporate worship. • Keep short accounts: quick confession and restoration (1 John 1:9). • Stay teachable: receive exhortation and correction (Proverbs 9:9). Fuel for Mission and Service • Love compels us (2 Corinthians 5:14-15). • The lost need this same “great salvation” (Romans 10:14-15). • Spiritual gifts are given to spread and strengthen the gospel (1 Peter 4:10-11). Words of Encouragement for the Journey • “The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it” (1 Thessalonians 5:24). • “Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it” (Philippians 1:6). • “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful” (Hebrews 10:23). |
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