The Full Assurance of Faith

Hebrews 10

19 Therefore, brethren, having m boldness 1 to enter n the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and o living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, 21 and having a High Priest over the house of God, 22 let us p draw near with a true heart q in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for r He who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 25 s not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and t so much the more as you see u the Day approaching.

26 For v if we sin willfully w after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there x no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, 27 but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and y fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries. 28 Anyone who has rejected Moses' law dies without mercy on the testimony of two or three z witnesses. 29 a Of how much worse punishment, do you suppose, will he be thought worthy who has trampled the Son of God underfoot, b counted the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified a common thing, c and insulted the Spirit of grace? 30 For we know Him who said, d "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," 2 3 says the Lord. And again, e "The LORD will judge His people." 4 31 f It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

32 But g recall the former days in which, after you were 5 illuminated, you endured a great struggle with sufferings: 33 partly while you were made h a spectacle both by reproaches and tribulations, and partly while i you became companions of those who were so treated; 34 for you had compassion on 6 me j in my chains, and k joyfully accepted the plundering of your 7 goods, knowing that l you have a better and an enduring possession for yourselves 8 in heaven. 35 Therefore do not cast away your confidence, m which has great reward. 36 n For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, o you may receive the promise:

37 "For p yet a little while,
And q He 9 who is coming will come and will not 10 tarry. 38 Now r the 11 just shall live by faith;
But if anyone draws back,
My soul has no pleasure in him." 12

39 But we are not of those s who draw back to 13 perdition, but of those who t believe to the saving of the soul.

  1. Cross References
    Ephesians 2:18
    For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father.
    Hebrews 4:16
    Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
  2. Cross References
    Hebrews 9:8
    The Holy Spirit indicating this, that the way into the Holiest of All was not yet made manifest while the first tabernacle was still standing.
    Hebrews 9:12
    Not with the blood of goats and calves, but with His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption.
  3. Cross References
    John 14:6
    Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
    Hebrews 7:24
    But He, because He continues forever, has an unchangeable priesthood.
    Hebrews 7:25
    Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.
  4. Cross References
    Hebrews 7:19
    For the law made nothing perfect; on the other hand, there is the bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.
    Hebrews 10:1
    For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with these same sacrifices, which they offer continually year by year, make those who approach perfect.
  5. Cross References
    Ephesians 3:12
    In whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in Him.
  6. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 1:9
    God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
    1 Corinthians 10:13
    No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.
    1 Thessalonians 5:24
    He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.
    Hebrews 11:11
    By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised.
  7. Cross References
    Acts 2:42
    And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.
  8. Cross References
    Romans 13:11
    And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.
  9. Cross References
    Philippians 4:5
    Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.
  10. Cross References
    Numbers 15:30
    But the person who does anything presumptuously, whether he is native-born or a stranger, that one brings reproach on the LORD, and he shall be cut off from among his people.
  11. Cross References
    2 Peter 2:20
    For if, after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the latter end is worse for them than the beginning.
  12. Cross References
    Hebrews 6:6
    If they fall away, to renew them again to repentance, since they crucify again for themselves the Son of God, and put Him to an open shame.
  13. Cross References
    Zephaniah 1:18
    Neither their silver nor their gold Shall be able to deliver them In the day of the LORD's wrath; But the whole land shall be devoured By the fire of His jealousy, For He will make speedy riddance Of all those who dwell in the land.
  14. Cross References
    Deuteronomy 17:2 - 6
    If there is found among you, within any of your gates which the LORD your God gives you, a man or a woman who has been wicked in the sight of the LORD your God, in transgressing His covenant.
    Deuteronomy 19:15
    One witness shall not rise against a man concerning any iniquity or any sin that he commits; by the mouth of two or three witnesses the matter shall be established.
    Matthew 18:16
    "But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that 'by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.'
    Hebrews 2:2
    For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just reward.
  15. Cross References
    Hebrews 2:3
    How shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him.
  16. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 11:29
    For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.
  17. Cross References
    Matthew 12:31
    Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men.
  18. Cross References
    Deuteronomy 32:35
    Vengeance is Mine, and recompense; Their foot shall slip in due time; For the day of their calamity is at hand, And the things to come hasten upon them.
    Romans 12:19
    Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord.
  19. Cross References
    Deuteronomy 32:36
    For the LORD will judge His people And have compassion on His servants, When He sees that their power is gone, And there is no one remaining, bond or free.
  20. Cross References
    Luke 12:5
    But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, fear Him!
  21. Cross References
    Galatians 3:4
    Have you suffered so many things in vain - if indeed it was in vain?
    Hebrews 6:9
    But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things that accompany salvation, though we speak in this manner.
    Hebrews 6:10
    For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
  22. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 4:9
    For I think that God has displayed us, the apostles, last, as men condemned to death; for we have been made a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to men.
    Hebrews 12:4
    You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin.
  23. Cross References
    Philippians 1:7
    Just as it is right for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart, inasmuch as both in my chains and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers with me of grace.
  24. Cross References
    2 Timothy 1:16
    The Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain.
  25. Cross References
    Matthew 5:12
    Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
  26. Cross References
    Matthew 6:20
    But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.
  27. Cross References
    Matthew 5:12
    Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
  28. Cross References
    Luke 21:19
    By your patience possess your souls.
    Hebrews 12:1
    Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.
  29. Cross References
    Colossians 3:24
    Knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.
  30. Cross References
    Luke 18:8
    "I tell you that He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?"
  31. Cross References
    Habakkuk 2:3
    For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; Because it will surely come, It will not tarry.
    Habakkuk 2:4
    Behold the proud, His soul is not upright in him; But the just shall live by his faith.
    Hebrews 10:25
    Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.
    Revelation 22:20
    He who testifies to these things says, "Surely I am coming quickly." Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
  32. Cross References
    Habakkuk 2:3
    For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; Because it will surely come, It will not tarry.
    Habakkuk 2:4
    Behold the proud, His soul is not upright in him; But the just shall live by his faith.
    Romans 1:17
    For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, "The just shall live by faith.
    Galatians 3:11
    But that no one is justified by the law in the sight of God is evident, for "the just shall live by faith.
  33. Cross References
    2 Peter 2:20
    For if, after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the latter end is worse for them than the beginning.
  34. Cross References
    Acts 16:31
    So they said, "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.
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