Verse 14
Even though we are already partakers of a heavenly calling (Hebrews 3:1), we can only partake of all that God wants us to enjoy in the future with the Messiah by persevering. Conversely we can lose the privilege of partaking with Christ fully if we stop trusting and obeying God. Likewise we can lose the privilege of serving as priests to the extent that we could serve as priests by proving unfaithful (Hebrews 3:6; cf. Luke 19:11-27; 2 Timothy 2:12). The condition the writer stated here is the same as in Hebrews 3:6. We must continue to walk by faith, to trust and obey God daily, just as we began the Christian life by faith.
". . . A son who leaves home ceases to be an active partner in the home, though he does not thereby cease to be a son!" [Note: Zane C. Hodges, The Gospel Under Siege, p. 76.]
"To begin well is good, but it is not enough, it is only those who stay the course and finish the race that have any hope of gaining the prize." [Note: Bruce, p. 68. Cf. 12:1-2.]
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