19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. 25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
After about 10 chapters of doctrine about the identity of Jesus Christ, the writer of Hebrews wants a response. Let us draw near through faith, let us hold fast through hope, and let us consider each other in love. Faith, hope and love are the three features, or evidence, of the salvation response to the gospel message.
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Wonderful! "Let us not give up meeting together" - I didn't go to church for a few years, partly because once I moved to Selkirk I didn't know which church to go to and partly because it didn't seem to be all THAT important to go to church. After all, I could read my Bible or pray anytime I wanted and life was busy. (miserable excuse) Now that I go regularly and have become involved in the church in kids' programs, I look forward to and enjoy church every week. It really is important to spend time together with other believers.
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