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Looking Unto Jesus

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  • A. Monod

The essence of the Christian life is having one's eyes fixed on Jesus. This article explains how this is so from Hebrews 12:2.

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Failing of the Grace of God

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  • H. Hofman

In Hebrews 12:15 we read that one can fail of the grace of God. What does that mean? This article explains that it is a lack of spiritual growth and a life void of fellowship with God.

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Preach Holiness, For We Are Not Frightened Enough

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  • Jeff Robinson

Does the call to holiness impact your life? This article explains a passage like Hebrews 12:14, “Pursue holiness, without which no one will see the Lord,” does not frighten us enough. It lists thirteen reasons why the Bible's emphasis on holiness does not often drive us to pursue holiness.

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Belonging to a Kingdom That Cannot Be Shaken

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  • Norman Reid

This article considers Hebrews 12:18-28, which explains the nature and character of the kingdom of God.

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Holy Living Marks of a Healthy Church 7

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  • David P. Murray

This article on Hebrews 12:14 speaks about holiness, sanctification, and holy living.

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Suffering, Chastisement, and the Fatherly Love of God

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  • Nicholas T. Batzig

Is there a relationship between suffering and the discipline of God? Looking at Hebrews 12:3-17 this article shows how at times suffering goes together with discipline in the Christian life.

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Hebrews 12:1 – Dealing with Our Residual Sin

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  • William W. Harrell Jr.

This article, through the lens of Hebrews 12:1, considers how easy and yet difficult it is to deal with remaining sin in the believer's life.

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Anyone for a Little Scourging?

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  • Edward T. Welch

The Bible teaches that the Lord disciplines those whom he loves. The author reflects on this truth found in Hebrews 12, with a view to explaining how sanctification comes through discipline.

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Archegos in the Salvation History of the Epistle to the Hebrews

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  • J. Julius Scott

What is the function of archegos as a reference to Jesus Christ in the epistle to the Hebrews? Two references occur: Hebrews 2:10 and Hebrews 12:2.

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Hebrews 12:29 - The Fire That Burns – Clean! Considering the Conclusion of Hebrews 12

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  • Sjirk Bajema

What does it mean that God is a consuming fire? Expositing Hebrews 12:29, this article shows how this phrase refers to God’s holiness, jealousy, and love.

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Hebrews 12:3-11 - Trading Temporary Pain for Eternal Gain

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  • William Boekestein

God disciplines His children for their good. His discipline works to bring us to maturity. Though at times discipline can be painful, God works through discipline to form His children to be like Christ. Hence, we must respond with trust, love and prayer to God. The author looks at Hebrews 12:3-11.

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Acceptable to God

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  • Patrick Lennox

What kind of worship is acceptable to God? This article explains why, according to Hebrews 12:18-20, reverence and awe are both important aspects of true worship to God.

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Keeping Our Eyes on Christ

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  • Robert Rothwell

Believers may easily become distracted from focusing on Christ as they face day-to-day challenges in their earthly calling. Hebrews 12:1-2 reminds believers of the need to have their actions, hopes and motives guided by a focus on Jesus.

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Hebrews 12:26-28: Things That Cannot Be Shaken

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  • Douglas F. Kelly

This is an exegetical explanation of Hebrews 12:26-28. The author explains the role of evil powers which God allows to persecute believers for a limited time. However, God also limits their effect and the time of their existence.

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Privileges Bring Responsibilities

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  • Sinclair B. Ferguson

This article provides guidelines for believers' attitude and manner of life in view of the present and future aspects of the promises of God (Hebrews 12:25-29).

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Pleasing God in Our Worship

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  • W. Robert Godfrey

Does God have a certain way that He wants us to worship? This article looks at various aspects of biblical worship: the need for true worship, the character of worship, worship and the Word, leadership in worship, music and worship, worshiping with the heart. The author also discusses evaluating worship service and Hebrews 12:28-29.

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Hebrews 12:3-11 - Thriving Under God's Discipline: Trading Temporary Pain for Eternal Gain

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  • William Boekestein

Can God's discipline make your life flourish? This article show that you can thrive under God's discipline if you know what God's discipline is, how to respond to it, and what it produces (Hebrews 12:3-11).

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Hebrews 12:5-11 - Discipline: A Father's Hand

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  • Gordon J. Keddie

This article on Hebrews 12:5-11 shows how God's discipline is necessary for believers. Through His discipline, God proves His love for us and improves our love for Him.

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Christ the Mediator

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Hebrews 12:24 describes Christ as the Mediator of the new covenant. In Christ all the promises of the Old Testament covenant are fulfilled.

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Hebrews 12:22-24 - The Ascension and Worship The Way to God was Open for all God's People through the Reconciling Blood of Christ

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  • Cornelis van Dam

This article on Hebrews 12:22-24 focuses on New Testament worship, which is so much more than Old Testament worship. 

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Hebrews 12:14-15 - Victim or Victor?

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  • Kieran Beville

Working from Hebrews 12:14-15, this article shows that Christians are called to live in peace and holiness with everyone. The author identifies bitterness as the root of failing to live in peace with everyone. We should deal with disappointments and failures by trusting in the sovereignty of God.

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Hebrews 12:18-29 - The Glories and Responsibilities of Mt. Zion

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  • J. Ligon Duncan

This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 12:18-29.

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Hebrews 12:12-17 - A Call to Holiness

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  • J. Ligon Duncan

This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 12:12-17.

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Hebrews 12:1-11 - A Call to Spiritual Discipline

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  • J. Ligon Duncan

This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 12:1-11.

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Hebrews 12 – Thankful for an Unshakable Kingdom

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  • Peter H. Holtvluwer

This article on Hebrews 12:28 is about the kingdom that we as believers receive from God in the midst of suffering and trials.

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Hebrews 12:5-11 - God's Love Hurts

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  • Kyle A. Sorensen

This article on Hebrews 12:5-11 is about the love of God and how he also disciplines us with his love.

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Hebrews 12 – Esau Seeks "Repentance"

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  • D. Wilkie

This article considers the topic of the repentance of Esau, using Hebrews 12:16-17 to show that it was not genuine.

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