BY FAITH YOU… Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. —Hebrews 11:1 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. —Hebrews 11:6 By faith…             It is a challenge every time I read those words. What would our Lord write about me if I were included in this chapter?   By faith Ted… Or what would our Lord write about you if you were included in this chapter? By faith you…             The actions of those mentioned in this chapter took place because…

FORGIVEN… FOREVER! For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified. And the Holy Spirit also bears witness to us; for after saying, “This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws on their hearts, and write them on their minds,” then he adds, “I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more.” Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin.  —Hebrews 10:14-18             The Lamb of God was offered one time to perfect all those who are set apart for His special service, being made holy.…

FOLLOWERS OF JESUS NEED NOT FEAR DEATH! But we see him who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. —Hebrews 2:9 Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery. —Hebrews 2:14-15  When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable and…