Title: Faith and Refinement/Hebrews 12:1-13
Contents
In the text, the life of faith is compared to an athlete, and at the same time, as refinement and maturity through trials
is explaining.
I. Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith (1-3).
Life is like a runner running towards a goal. Saints before God
There is a race that must be run.
1. The race that Christians must run (1)
Verse 1 says, “Let us run the race that is set before us.” Christians have a race to run.
I did. It's not for the pleasure or contact the people of the world run to, but for faith and
It is for the fierce race for service, submission, and expansion of the kingdom of God. saints are
From the moment you get the circle, you can follow the course of faith given to you with patience through the Word
You have to run all the way to the end.
2. Things to take off (1)
'Let go of all the heavy things and the sins that are easily entangled', the child born in the womb of the mother
A new life of faith, just as a person can live a new life only when he cuts off the umbilical cord
The saints who have entered the path of 'heavy weight' are also trying to drag down their souls who are going to heaven.
We can start the race of faith only when we cast off the 'sin that binds us to our burdens'.
3. Attitude to have (1)
“Racing with patience the race set before us” is the most demanded of marathon runners.
Patience to fight to the end without giving up or weakening in the face of human limitations is essential.
In the face of all kinds of persecution, ridicule, and trials that approach in the race of faith of the saints
It takes patience to endure.
4. Jesus to look to in the midst of suffering (2-3)
1) We must look to Jesus, who is the main and perfecter of our faith (2)
"Let's look to Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith." Victory in the race of faith
The secret is to run while looking only at Jesus. Peter looks only at Jesus
He was afraid of the waves of the sea as spring and fell into the water. Jesus Gri
If you miss the Sudo, you will fail and be left behind.
2) We must look to Jesus who endured the sufferings of the cross for the joy ahead (
2-3)
`..... For the joy set before him, I endured the cross, despising the shame
No, he is seated at the right hand of the throne of God, so that you do not grow weary and grow weary.
Think of the woman who endured this rebellion against her by sinners."
Humans are so fragile that they easily despair and fall apart even in the face of small trials and tribulations.
All. But Jesus did not tolerate all kinds of betrayal, envy, ridicule, accusation, and ten
You even lost yourself. Still, looking at the glory, he was not discouraged. therefore we
Like Jesus, we must also look forward to the coming glory and endure like Jesus.
3) Therefore, we must look to Jesus, the Lord of victory and glory (2)
‘He is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.’ As a result of the Lord’s enduring suffering, victory and spirit
It was going to the place of light.
II. God's love through discipline (4-11).
1. Discipline is a sign of God's love (4-6)
Although the saints were saved by the grace of the atonement, they were completely free from sin until they passed through death.
You cannot be free. From time to time, unintentionally, we fall into sin. this
When God loves us, he immediately eats the rod of love. Why
If you leave it as it is, it's like a drug addict who doesn't know how to be happy at first.
After a while, he becomes a complete addict and falls into an evil state from which he cannot escape
Because it can become as evil as
So, through discipline, he quickly realizes what his problems are, reflects on his sins, and
that makes you hit.
2. Discipline is an opportunity for us to have better faith and character (5-10)
Little children of one or two years old don't know what's good and what's bad. through experience
You definitely realize and learn a lot. For example, young children are afraid of fire at first.
Even if you teach them that, you don't realize it. But that fire is a dreadful thing
to touch by allowing one to touch the fire so as not to injure
is startled by the heat and weeps, and realizes clearly that it is a scary thing.
What is God's discipline? That's the positive effect you get. So if you are punished
You can prevent a lot of foolishness from repeating the same mistakes over and over again.
3. Discipline gives us the strength to endure and overcome any trials (11)
In other words, it creates a refined faith. So you can live a pure life and be holy
It is a step toward bearing fruit. to grow to the level of these saints
Only then will we be able to live a life from peace to peace.
IV. Faith that grows stronger in suffering (12-13)
1. The meaning of suffering of saints
1) Realize God's love through suffering
It is like when parents love their children, they discipline them and allow them to go through trials.
is. God's special love that He wants to raise as a child of God is in the midst of suffering.
It is to be bare.
2) It becomes an opportunity to mature in faith.
What was spiritually weak becomes strong through suffering. and wrong
Things are going to be fixed.
2. The way to overcome hardship and endure it
1) We must rejoice in suffering.
It comes from God's special love, and we look forward to the benefits resulting from this with faith.
You should rejoice. Those who accept the present hardships with joy will overcome the obstacles that are not far away.
You will be honored.
2) We strengthen our weak faith.
The sure strength that can overcome hardship is strong and steadfast faith.
Opportunity to keep your heart and mind in the midst of hardship to advance to maturity, blessing and glory
I bless you that you will become a blessed saint.