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Al Barringer

We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.

Apr 23

Al Barringer

highlighted Hebrews 11:19 NLT

Abraham reasoned that if Isaac died, God was able to bring him back to life again. And in a sense, Abraham did receive his son back from the dead.

Apr 23

Al Barringer

highlighted Hebrews 11:7 NLT

It was by faith that Noah built a large boat to save his family from the flood. He obeyed God, who warned him about things that had never happened before. By his faith Noah condemned the rest of the world, and he received the righteousness that comes by faith.

Apr 23

Al Barringer

highlighted Hebrews 11:6 NLT

And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.

Apr 23

Al Barringer

highlighted Hebrews 11:3 NLT

By faith we understand that the entire universe was formed at God’s command, that what we now see did not come from anything that can be seen.

Apr 23

Al Barringer

highlighted Hebrews 11:1 NLT

Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.

Apr 23

Al Barringer

highlighted Hebrews 10:39 NLT

But we are not like those who turn away from God to their own destruction. We are the faithful ones, whose souls will be saved.

Apr 22

Al Barringer

highlighted Hebrews 10:38 NLT

And my righteous ones will live by faith. But I will take no pleasure in anyone who turns away.”

Apr 22

Al Barringer

highlighted Hebrews 10:36 NLT

Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised.

Apr 22

Al Barringer

highlighted Hebrews 10:31 NLT

It is a terrible thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

Apr 22

Al Barringer

highlighted Hebrews 10:30 NLT

For we know the one who said, “I will take revenge. I will pay them back.” He also said, “The LORD will judge his own people.”

Apr 22

Al Barringer

highlighted Hebrews 10:29 NLT

Just think how much worse the punishment will be for those who have trampled on the Son of God, and have treated the blood of the covenant, which made us holy, as if it were common and unholy, and have insulted and disdained the Holy Spirit who brings God’s mercy to us.

Apr 22

Al Barringer

highlighted Hebrews 10:26 NLT

Dear friends, if we deliberately continue sinning after we have received knowledge of the truth, there is no longer any sacrifice that will cover these sins.

Apr 22