A Word of Encouragement (Heb 6:9-12)

A Word of Encouragement
(Heb 6:9-12)
I. Because of Actions (v. 9-10)
A. The author is confident about their Salvation (v.9a)
B. The author is confident about their Sanctification (v.9b)
a. Their love is demonstrated by practical ministry [cf., Mt 22:36-40; 1 John 4:20-21]. (v. 10)
II. Because of Assurance (v.11-12)
A. Actions of love energize their assurance [[cf., Rom 4:19-21; Heb 11:8-10]. (v.11)
a. It keeps one from becoming lazy [cf., Prov 22:9] (v.12a)
b. It keeps one focused on the goal (v.12b)
c. Inheriting the Kingdom Promises:
1. There will be degrees of recompense in the Millennial Kingdom (Mt 18:4; Lk 7:28).
2. There will be degrees of rewards in the Millennial Kingdom (Col 3:23-24).
3. There will be degrees of ruling in the Millennial Kingdom (Lk 22:28-30; 1 Cor 6:2-3; Rev 2:26).
Point to Ponder:
To experience diligent Christian growth is work. It starts with having the right attitude towards God and is reflected in our actions with others, particularly with other Christians. Your spiritual growth is solidified in the demonstration of loving actions.
Joseph C. Dillow, The Reign of the Servant Kings: A Study of Eternal Security and the Final Significance of Man (Monument, CO: Paniym Group, 2011), 453.
Arnold Fruchtenbaum, Israelology: The Missing Link in Systematic Theology, Rev. ed., (Tustin, CA: Ariel Ministries, 1994), 93.
Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Study Bible (Nashville: Holman Bible, 2019), 1512.