1. Hebrews 10:26-31 For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries. Anyone who has rejected Moses' law dies without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. Of how much worse punishment,…

2. Hebrews 10:26-31 … do you suppose, will he be thought worthy who has trampled the Son of God underfoot, counted the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified a common thing, and insulted the Spirit of grace? For we know Him who said, "Vengeance is Mine; I will repay," says the Lord. And again, "The LORD will judge His people." It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

3. What is the “Willful Sin” of Hebrews 10:26? I.“For…” A. Confidence to approach God (10:19-22). B. Holding fast confession (10:23). C. Encourage one another (10:24-26). I.“For…” A. Confidence to approach God (10:19-22). B. Holding fast confession (10:23). C. Encourage one another (10:24-26).

4. What is the “Willful Sin” of Hebrews 10:26? II. “…If We Sin Willfully…” Gr. hekousios (  ) “of one’s freewill” A. Sin has its origin in desire (James 1:13-15). B. We can be “overtaken” (Gal. 6:1). C. All sin can be overcome (1 Cor. 10:13). II. “…If We Sin Willfully…” Gr. hekousios (  ) “of one’s freewill” A. Sin has its origin in desire (James 1:13-15). B. We can be “overtaken” (Gal. 6:1). C. All sin can be overcome (1 Cor. 10:13).

5. What is the “Willful Sin” of Hebrews 10:26? III. “After We Have Received the Knowledge of the Truth” A. Context. 1. Necessity of judgment (9:27). 2. Christ’s sacrifice (9:28). 3. Insufficiency of animal sacrifice (10:1-11) III. “After We Have Received the Knowledge of the Truth” A. Context. 1. Necessity of judgment (9:27). 2. Christ’s sacrifice (9:28). 3. Insufficiency of animal sacrifice (10:1-11)

6. What is the “Willful Sin” of Hebrews 10:26? III. “After We Have Received the Knowledge of the Truth” A. Context. 4. One sacrifice for sin—forever (10:12-13). 5. Perfecting of those being sanctified (10:14). III. “After We Have Received the Knowledge of the Truth” A. Context. 4. One sacrifice for sin—forever (10:12-13). 5. Perfecting of those being sanctified (10:14).

7. What is the “Willful Sin” of Hebrews 10:26? III. “After We Have Received the Knowledge of the Truth” B. Christians will struggle with sin. 1. John’s teaching (I John 3:5-9; I John 1:5-2:2). C. Knowledge of the Truth offers the only way to truly address sin. III. “After We Have Received the Knowledge of the Truth” B. Christians will struggle with sin. 1. John’s teaching (I John 3:5-9; I John 1:5-2:2). C. Knowledge of the Truth offers the only way to truly address sin.

8. What is the “Willful Sin” of Hebrews 10:26? IV. “There No Longer Remains a Sacrifice for Sins…” A. It’s not stumbling (Gal. 6:1; I Jo 1-2). B. Nor just sin involving the will (James 1:13-15). C. It is the failure to accept the truth of Christ as the solution to sin. IV. “There No Longer Remains a Sacrifice for Sins…” A. It’s not stumbling (Gal. 6:1; I Jo 1-2). B. Nor just sin involving the will (James 1:13-15). C. It is the failure to accept the truth of Christ as the solution to sin.