Heb 6:17-18

Heb 6:17-18

17 Thus God, determining to show more abundantly to the heirs of promise the immutability of His counsel, confirmed it by an oath,

18 that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us.

The Immutability of GodThe Immutability of God

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Encouragement To Go On

I. Encouragement to Go On to Perfection (vv. 1-3)

II. Encouragement Due to the Danger of Apostasy (vv. 4-8)

III. Encouagement Based on Confidence in the Hebrews (vv. 9-12)

IV. Encouragement Based on the Promises of God (vv. 13-20).

I. Encouragement to Go On to Perfection (vv. 1-3)

II. Encouragement Due to the Danger of Apostasy (vv. 4-8)

III. Encouagement Based on Confidence in the Hebrews (vv. 9-12)

IV. Encouragement Based on the Promises of God (vv. 13-20).

I. Encouragement to Go On to Perfection (vv. 1-3)I. Encouragement to Go On to Perfection (vv. 1-3)

A. Must leave the principles of the doctrine of Christ (v. 1)B. Not laying again (v. 2)

1. Foundation of repentance2. Faith3. Doctrine of baptisms4. Laying on of hands5. Resurrection of the dead6. Eternal judgment

C. This we will do (v. 3)

A. Must leave the principles of the doctrine of Christ (v. 1)B. Not laying again (v. 2)

1. Foundation of repentance2. Faith3. Doctrine of baptisms4. Laying on of hands5. Resurrection of the dead6. Eternal judgment

C. This we will do (v. 3)

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I. Encouragement to Go On to Perfection (vv. 1-3)II. Encouragement Due to the Danger of Apostasy

(vv. 4-8)


(vv. 4-8)

A. If fall – impossible to renew (vv. 4-6)B. End is to be burned (vv. 7-8)A. If fall – impossible to renew (vv. 4-6)B. End is to be burned (vv. 7-8)

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(vv. 4-8)III. Encouagement Based on Confidence in the

Hebrews (vv. 9-12)



Hebrews (vv. 9-12)

A. Persuaded better things of Hebrews (v. 9)B. You have worked and labored (v. 10)C. Show same diligence unto the end (vv. 11-12)

A. Persuaded better things of Hebrews (v. 9)B. You have worked and labored (v. 10)C. Show same diligence unto the end (vv. 11-12)

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Hebrews (vv. 9-12)IV. Encouragement Based on the Promises of God

(vv. 13-20).



Hebrews (vv. 9-12)IV. Encouragement Based on the Promises of God

(vv. 13-20).

A. God’s promises confirmed by an oath (vv. 13-18)B. Hope is anchor of the soul (vv. 19-20)A. God’s promises confirmed by an oath (vv. 13-18)B. Hope is anchor of the soul (vv. 19-20)

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ImmutableImmutable

1. Strong’s: NT:276 ametathetos (from NT:1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of NT:3346; unchangeable, or (neuter as abstract) unchangeability:

2. Vine’s: ametathetos NT:276, an adjective signifying "immutable" (a, negative, metatithemi, "to change"), … Examples from the papyri show that the word was used as a technical term in connection with wills…

1. Strong’s: NT:276 ametathetos (from NT:1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of NT:3346; unchangeable, or (neuter as abstract) unchangeability:

2. Vine’s: ametathetos NT:276, an adjective signifying "immutable" (a, negative, metatithemi, "to change"), … Examples from the papyri show that the word was used as a technical term in connection with wills…

The Immutability of GodThe Immutability of GodUnchanging

Mal 3:6

6 "For I am the LORD, I do not change; Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob.

Num 23:19

19 "God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?

1 Sam 15:29

29 And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor relent. For He is not a man, that He should relent."

Ezek 24:14

14 I, the LORD, have spoken it; It shall come to pass, and I will do it; I will not hold back, Nor will I spare, Nor will I relent; According to your ways And according to your deeds They will judge you," Says the Lord GOD.' "

James 1:17

17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.

Harmonize ?GodIs

Immutable

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Changed

Gen. 6:6Gen. 18:16-33Exo. 32:7-14

Gen. 6:6Gen. 18:16-33Exo. 32:7-14

Heb. 6:17Heb. 6:17

• Unchangeableness - is not - “frozen immobility”

• God’ feelings / intent changes as man changes

• Nature, plan or purpose – never changed!

• Unchangeableness - is not - “frozen immobility”

• God’ feelings / intent changes as man changes

• Nature, plan or purpose – never changed!


I. How God Is ImmutableI. How God Is Immutable


A. His Essence

• I AM” (Exo. 3:14)• When became flesh – no change (Jn. 8:24)

A. His Essence

• I AM” (Exo. 3:14)• When became flesh – no change (Jn. 8:24)


A. His Essence

B. His Attributes

A. His Essence

B. His Attributes

• Good – Psa. 34:8

• Holy – Psa. 99:9

• Love – 1 Jn. 4:8

• Just – Job. 4:17

• Merciful – Tit. 3:5

• Severe – Rom. 11:22

• Good – Psa. 34:8

• Holy – Psa. 99:9

• Love – 1 Jn. 4:8

• Just – Job. 4:17

• Merciful – Tit. 3:5

• Severe – Rom. 11:22

God Is:

• Eternal (Psa. 90:2)

• Omniscient [all knowing] – (Heb. 4:13)

• Omnipresent [all present] – (Psa. 139:7-10)

• Omnipotent [all powerful] – Matt. 19:26

• Eternal (Psa. 90:2)

• Omniscient [all knowing] – (Heb. 4:13)

• Omnipresent [all present] – (Psa. 139:7-10)

• Omnipotent [all powerful] – Matt. 19:26


A. His Essence

B. His Attributes

C. His Plans – (Eternal purpose Eph. 1,3)

D. His Promises – (Heb. 6:13)

E. His Warnings – (Acts 13:40)

G. Objects of His Love – (John 3:16)

A. His Essence

B. His Attributes

C. His Plans – (Eternal purpose Eph. 1,3)

D. His Promises – (Heb. 6:13)

E. His Warnings – (Acts 13:40)

G. Objects of His Love – (John 3:16)



II. Evidence of ImmutabilityII. Evidence of Immutability


A. His Existence

• Any arg. for existence is for imm.

• Rom. 1:20 / Empty Tomb

B. His Perfection

C. His Infinity

• If God is infinite – no room for anything else

• If infinite – no room for change

A. His Existence

• Any arg. for existence is for imm.

• Rom. 1:20 / Empty Tomb

B. His Perfection

C. His Infinity

• If God is infinite – no room for anything else

• If infinite – no room for change




III. What Immutability MeansIII. What Immutability MeansTo UsTo Us


A. Keeps His Promises – (2 Pet. 3:13)

B. Assurance / Hope – (Heb. 6:13-18)

C. No Disappointment (cf. Rom. 9:33)

A. Keeps His Promises – (2 Pet. 3:13)

B. Assurance / Hope – (Heb. 6:13-18)

C. No Disappointment (cf. Rom. 9:33)

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