The Saving of the Soul Heb. 10:35–39
In vv. 32–35 the apostle gives a persuasion unto perseverance in the Christian life. First, he bids the Hebrews not to now renounce their faith and thereby render void their early witness vv. 32, 33. Second, a duty is rightly required from them, upon the performance of which the reward should be given them. v. 35. He pointed to the chief aids to perseverance, namely, patience and faith. 36. Third, he encourages the Lord’s people by the prospect of the sure and speedy coming of the Redeemer who would then them v. 37. Fourth, he warns again of the fearful state of the apostate. v. 38. Fifth, he affirms that they who persevered to the end believe to the saving of the soul. v. 39. This is to stir up Christians unto utmost earnestness in making their calling and election sure, to guard them against the danger of backsliding, and to bear their trials with submission to the will of God. Pink Arthur W.
“Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompense of reward” (v. 35). Since you have already suffered so many things in your persons and goods, and since Divine grace supported and carried you through with constancy and joy, do not be discouraged and give way to despair at the approach of similar trials. The word “confidence” here has respect unto an attitude or state of heart God-wards. It is the same term (in the Greek) as is translated “boldness” in Heb. 10:19. In 1John 3:21, “then have we confidence toward God”; and 5:14, “this is the confidence that we have in Him.” It is closer akin to hope. It is that effect of faith which fits the Christian for freedom and readiness unto all his spiritual duties, notwithstanding difficulties and discouragements. It is that frame of spirit which carries us cheerfully through all those sufferings which a real profession of the Gospel entails. More specifically, this “confidence” may be defined as fortitude of mind, courage of heart, and constancy of will. It is boldness of mind needed in the face of trials and persecution, the heart being freed from bondage and fear, through a prevailing persuasion of our acceptance with God in the performance of those duties which He has appointed us. See Acts 4:13. It is only as the mind remains convinced of the righteousness of our cause, and as the heart is assured we are doing that which is well-pleasing to God, that, when we are criticized and condemned by men, and are menaced by their frowns and threats, we shall be “steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord” 1Cor. 15:58, in nothing moved by our adversaries.” Pink Arthur W. Heb 3:6, 14; 4:14; 11:26, Ps. 19:11, Matt. 5:12; 10:32, 42, Lu. 14:14, 1Cor. 15:58, Gal. 6:8–10.
Our confidence in Christ as our substitute.
- On the cross He bored:
- Our sin. 1Jn. 3:8, 1Cor. 15:3; Eph. 2:2-3, Tit: 3:3, Eccl. 9:3, Rom. 7:18-24, Rom. 6:6, Rom. 8:3-4.
- Our curses; reproaches, hardship, sicknesses, pains. Gal. 3:10, 13, Col. 2:14, Is. 53:3-5
- Our spiritual death. Ps. 22:1, Lk. 15:24, Pro. 21:16, Lk. 9:59-60.
- Christ the conqueror Jn. 12:31-33, Heb. 2:14-15, went to hell Matt. Ps. 88:3-7, 10-12, 1Pet. 3:19,
- To bear the judgment of sin. Heb. 9:26-28
- To satisfy the demand of the law. Gal. 4:4-5, Rom. 8:3-4; 10:4
- To spoil the strong man. Heb. 2:14-15.
- To pay the price. Rom. 4:25, 1Tim. 2:6, 1Cor. 7:23; 1Pet. 1:18-23.
- To end our sufferings. Mat. 12:40, 2Cor.5:21, Ps. 9:17; 88:3-13.
- In His ressurection.
- He illuminated our darkness. Ps. 18:28, Act. 12:7, Jn. 1:1-5, Jas. 1:18, 1Pet. 1 23, 2Cor. 4:6/
- We were made alive in spirit and justified with Him. 1Pet. 3:18, Eph. 2:5, 1Tim. 3:16.
- Our nakedness has been removed in Him. Is. 61:10, Act. 12:8, Zech. 3:3-5, Rev. 3:18.
- We have God’s righteousness as armor in Him. Job. 29:14, Is. 61:10, 2Cor. 6:7, Rom. 3:24-26; 4:25
- He Gave us the divine nature. 2Pet. 1:4.
- We were born out of the dead. Col. 1:18, Act. 13:32-33. Continues.
