4/10/2011 pm LET US Romans 13:11-14 Jonathan Hinds
Let Us … The phrase implies: There is an action to be taken The action is applicable to speaker and hearer
Let Us… MOTIVATION Hebrews 4:1 – “…fear” Hebrews 4:11 – “…diligent” II Peter 1:5 – “all diligence” II Peter 1:10 – “more diligence” Hebrews 12:1 – “…run with endurance”
Let Us… MOTIVATION Hebrews 5:12-6:1 – “…go on to maturity” Hebrews 12:1 – “…lay aside every weight” (Hebrews 5:9 – He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him.)
Let Us… CONFIDENCE Hebrews 4:14; 10:23 – “…hold fast the confession” Hebrews 4:16 – “…come boldly to the throne” Romans 3:22-26 Hebrews 10:19-22 – “…draw near” Hebrews 13:13 – “go forth to Him” John 19:25-27; Luke 22:54-62; 1 Peter 4:12 (Hebrews 9:27; 7:25; 9:14; 10:39) Grace comes through Christ: (John 1:17; Romans 1:5, 3:24, 4:4; 1 Corinthians 1:4, 15:10; Galatians 1:6, 5:4; 2 John 3; Revelation 1:4-5, 22:20; Titus 2:11; 1 Peter 1:10-11; 2 Thessalonians 1:12)
Let Us… INSTRUCTION Hebrews 12:14 – “…pursue peace and holiness” 2 Corinthians 7:1 Hebrews 12:10-11 Hebrews 12:28-29 – “…have grace” Hebrews 10:24-27, 29 – “…consider one another” (Hebrews 13:1; 13:17)
Let Us… GRATITUDE Hebrews 13:15 – “…offer the sacrifice of praise.” Be diligent; fear; run with endurance (Hebrews 4:11, 4:1, 12:1) We are those who believe to the saving of the soul. (Hebrews 10:39)