For those recipients of this letter who were contemplating going back to their old life, they were reminded that this was considered turning their back on Jesus Christ, from God’s perspective.  Yes, the road they were on was difficult, but they had to endure for there is no other way to accomplish God’s will.The post The Necessity of Endurance (Hebrews 10:26 – 39) first appeared on The Oasis.

Our life and how we live it positively or negatively affects those around us.  We are responsible before God not only to live in community and connection with one another but to make sure that our lives are an inspiration and motivation for other believers.  Being this kind of an example for others starts with our own personal fellowship with God.The post Our Responsibility Toward One Another (Hebrews 10:19-25) first appeared on The Oasis.

In order for any of us to feel safe, secure, and stable in this world, our hope and faith must be in God.  In a world that is ever changing, we must anchor our lives in the changeless God whose word will never fail nor falter.The post God’s Great Assurance (Hebrews 6:13-20) first appeared on The Oasis.

The author makes is very clear that no human being can recapture the time that is lost in not moving on to maturity in our spiritual life.  We only have one opportunity to live our lives on earth and we need to make every moment count.The post Impossible Second Beginnings (Hebrews 6:1 – 12) first appeared on The Oasis.

The author of Hebrews reveals the sad reality of our lives when we do not continue moving forward spiritually and making progress. Our spiritual life never remains static or stationary.  If we are not going forward, we are automatically going backward.  Going backwards is not only harmful to us but detrimental to the entire body of Christ.  Let’s commit ourselves to moving on to maturity.The post Moving On To Maturity (Hebrews 5:11 – 6:3) first appeared on The Oasis.

Though God’s rest is available to God’s people, we must fully apply ourselves in His Word and in prayer to avail ourselves of this rest.  God’s rest is experienced when we are settled, satisfied, and secure in God.The post Being Diligent to Experience God’s Rest (Hebrews 4:11-16) first appeared on The Oasis.

The author of Hebrews exhorts his readers to be in a position where they are continually strengthening and encouraging one another whereby they may remain faithful and not fall away from God.  God will use the community of believers to solidify and stabilize each one of us when we are in right relationship and fellowship with one another.The post Preventing Being Hardened (Hebrews 3:12 – 14) first appeared on The Oasis.

The author of Hebrews defines for us exactly what God’s rest is and why we should be seeking it.  This passage also describes for us how we can experience this rest in our own lives.  God’s rest is the state of God’s best and blessing for His people.The post Experiencing God’s Rest (Hebrews 3:7 – 4:11) first appeared on The Oasis.

The author of Hebrews reveals the glorious destiny that awaits the children of God. This destiny was forfeited for a time by the fall of man into sin but was restored through the work of Christ.The post Our Destiny in Christ (Hebrews 2:5-9) first appeared on The Oasis.

The author of Hebrews is reminding all of us of the character and quality of our salvation.  It is tragic to possess such salvation and neglect it at the same time.  Our lives are to be a demonstration of the presence and power of God.The post Purposeful and Powerful (Hebrews 2:1-4) first appeared on The Oasis.