Things That Accompany Salvation, 4: Encouragement to Faith, cont

THINGS THAT ACCOMPANY SALVATION
PART 4: AN ENCOURAGEMENT TO FAITH, cont.
Text: Hebrews 6:9-20

SUMMARY: In these verses, Paul encourages the Hebrews to perseverance in the faith by expressing to them [4 things:] a favorable disposition [vv. 9-10]; a gentle encouragement [vv. 11-12]; a noble example [vv. 13-15]; and a blessed hope [vv. 16-20].

I. A FAVORABLE DISPOSITION, vv. 9-10. Paul’s disposition towards them, God’s towards them, and theirs towards each other.

II. A GENTLE ENCOURAGEMENT, vv. 11-12.
A. The meaning of diligence: earnest dispatch.
B. The means of diligence: Imitate the Faithful.

III. A NOBLE EXAMPLE, vv. 13-15.
A. The Promse Given.
B. The Promise Confirmed.
C. The Promise Obtained.

IV. A BLESSED HOPE, vv. 16-20.
A. God’s Oath.
B. The Believer’s Consolation.
C. Christ’s Work.