Hebrews differs in some respect with the other epistles of the nt. The thief, however, found his victim to have only a little money and some christian literature. For this update to the amplified bible amp, the goal of the translation team was to enhance the appeal of the amplified bible by refreshing the english and refining the amplifications for relevance and clarity. The addressees must not only have been very familiar with the ot. Therefore let us go on and get past the elementary stage in the teachings and doctrine of christ the messiah, advancing steadily toward the completeness and perfection that belong to spiritual maturity. Hebrews 12 new international version niv 12 therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. Hebrews 4 niv bible therefore, since the promise of.
For the word of god is quick and powerful this is to be understood of christ, the essential word of god. For the word of god as if he had said, take heed of unbelief, for the word of god will try and condemn you if you be guilty of it. This is probably among the mostquoted verses in the bible, and a highlight of the book of hebrews. Selfdiscipline is necessary to finish the race hebrews 12. It is greatly debated among commentators whether this is to be understood of christ, the eternal word, or of the gospel. The believers are seen as men on earth having free entrance to god and a heavenly calling by the work of christ. Hebrews 12 niv therefore, since we are surrounded by.
Depending on our motivation, gods ability to see into our heart can be either good or bad. The epistle to the hebrews is found in these versions, and was, therefore. Sharper than any doubleedged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. Now faith is the assurance the confirmation, 1 the title deed of the things we hope for, being the proof of things we do not see and the conviction of their reality faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses. God is not called father of the believers hebrews 12. The amplified bible puts it this way, for the word that god speaks is alive. Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. Let your character or moral disposition be free from love of money including greed, avarice, lust, and craving for earthly possessions and be satisfied with your present circumstances and with what you have. For by the grace of god given to me i say to everyone of you not to think more highly of himself and of his importance and ability than he ought to think. Hebrews 4 amplified bible, classic edition ampc 4 therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still holds and is offered today, let us be afraid a to distrust it, lest any of you should b think he has come too late and has come short of reaching it. Babies cannot discern the meat of gods word for the word of god is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. A nd g od rested on the seventh day from all h is works.
The book of hebrews, chapter 12 king james version. They may have considered demoting christ from gods son to a mere angel. For the word of god is living and active and full of power making it operative, energizing, and effective. Aug 06, 20 12 for the word that god speaks is alive and full of power making it active, operative, energizing, and effective. For the word of god is living and active and full of power making it operative, energizing. For the word that god speaks is alive and full of power making it active, operative, energizing, and. He will see whether our sin was one of weakness, whether we went down fighting with all our being, or whether we just casually gave in to a selfcentered impulse and deliberately proceeded along the course of sin james 1.
Another view suggests that this may be a reference to his incarnation as jesus of nazareth. Hebrews 4 a sabbathrest for the people of god bible. Hebrews 4 new international version niv a sabbathrest for the people of god 4 therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. Let us not again be laying the foundation of repentance and abandonment of dead w. Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem to have failed to reach it. Hebrews is a name for the israelites and for the descendants of abraham compare genesis 14. One thing is clear from the contents of the epistle.
For good news came to us just as to them, but the message they hear. Hebrews 4 therefore, while the promise of entering his rest. To this point, chapter 4 has explained why christians ought to put our best efforts into fulfilling gods will. The result is an amplified bible that is easier to read and better than ever to study and understand. Read and study hebrews 4 in the the amplified bible hi. And yet the epistle cannot have received its name for the fact only that there are so many references to the ot in it. Read and study hebrews 4 in the the amplified bible hi, sign out.
Hebrews 4, amplified bible, classic edition ampc the. Adversity in the life of the christian is really divine discipline, and such discipline is proof of our sonship, and of gods love and care for us hebrews 12. Discipline is the ongoing work of the church hebrews 12. As they confronted this possibility, the hebrews were tempted to cast aside any identification with christ.
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