April 2016
DANGER OF DRAWING BACK
This is the forth message of five in a series from the book of Hebrews. This month’s message is “Danger of Drawing Back”. This is the day, the time and the hour to hear and receive the very Word of God and believe it and call upon His name and be born again into the Kingdom of Heaven.
As you read the following inspired scriptures written by Paul the Apostle in the Book of Hebrews referring to Danger of Drawing Back,; “WILL WE OPEN OUR EARS TO HEAR WHAT SAYS THE WORD OF GOD?” “OR WILL WE CHOSE TO KEEP OUR EARS AND HEART CLOSED TO GOD” There will be a day of judgement coming. IT’S YOUR CHOICE.
Drawing Back
Hebrews 10:26 For aif we sin wilfully bafter that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there cremaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
Cross Reference Scriptures to (aif we sin willfully)
Hebrews 6:4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
Hebrews 6:5 And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,
Hebrews 6:6 If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (b after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there
remaineth)
2Peter 2:20 For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.
2Peter 2:21 For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (cremaineth no more sacrifice for sins)
Hebrews 6:6 If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.
Hebrews 10:27 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.
Hebrews 10:28 He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses:
Hebrews 10:29 Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?
Hebrews 10:30 For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.
Hebrews 10:31 aIt is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (aIt is a fearful thing)
Luke 12:4 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
Luke 12:5 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.
Hebrews 10:32 But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were illuminated, ye endured a great fight of afflictions;
Hebrews 10:33 Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used.
Hebrews 10:34 For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance.
Hebrews 10:35 Cast not away therefore your confidence, awhich hath great recompence of reward.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (awhich hath great recompence of reward.)
Colossians 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
Colossians 3:24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
Colossians 3:25 But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Hebrews 11:26 Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.
Hebrews 10:36 aFor ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, bye might receive the promise.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (aFor ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God,)
Luke 21:19 In your patience possess ye your souls.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (bye might receive the promise.)
Colossians 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
Colossians3:24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
Colossians 3:25 But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
Hebrews 10:37 For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.
Hebrews 10:38 Now athe just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (athe just shall live by faith:)
Romans 1:17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
Philippians 3:9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
Hebrews 10:39 But we are not of them awho draw back unto perdition; but of them that bbelieve to the saving of the soul.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (awho draw back unto perdition; but of them that)
2Peter 2:20 For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.
2Peter 2:21 For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (bbelieve to the saving of the soul.)
Act 16:31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
Act 16:32 And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house.
Conclusion
Our choices and decisions on receiving God's Word are very important to each one of us. We must learn to put our Faith and Trust in God and His Word the Holy Bible. Will you take this day, time and the hour to make your choice and decision “WILL YOU NOT BE ONE THAT DRAWS BACK FROM GOD” as the Apostle Paul spoke about in Hebrews 10:26-39; will you receive God and His Word “AND BE BORN AGAIN INTO HIS KINGDOM”. Below is a prayer to receive Jesus Christ and start a relationship of eternal life.
JOY IN LIFE = SERVANT HOOD
REMEMBER THIS “JOY” = JESUS FIRST, OTHERS SECOND AND YOU "YOURSELF" LAST
If you would like to have a relationship with Jesus Christ an invite Him into your spirit, soul and body and make Him your life, please take the time to pray this Prayer to Receive Jesus as Lord and Savior:
Heavenly Father,
I come to you in the Name of Jesus, I repent of my sins and I ask you to forgive me of my sins. I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of the living God and believe He died on the cross and rose on the third day. I ask you to come into my heart. I ask you now to wash me and cleanse me. I give you my spirit, soul and body. I will with your help follow you all the days of my life. I thank you for writing my name in the Lambs Book of life.
Thank you Father, In Jesus Name, Amen
It is our prayer that this message of Danger of drawing back has brought hope and help to your life and that you will be a mighty witness for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and to go forth with what God has called you to do with Him.
May God's riches and His blessings be poured out on your life?
In His Service and His Love,
William & Susan
Note: Unless otherwise noted, all Scriptures are from the King James Version of the Bible.