Hebrews

by Kenneth W. Yates

[Kenneth Yates and the Grace Evangelical Society permittedTTVF Journal to reprint this introduction to Yate’s commentary, Hebrews: Partners with Christ (Denton, TX: Grace Evangelical Society, 2019).]

Introduction

I have been involved in Christian ministry for thirty years. During that time I have preached that salvation is by faith apart from works and that believers are eternally secure at the moment of faith. Believers cannot lose eternal life and go to hell. Consequently, the question that I have been asked more than any other is: “How do you explain the warning passages in the Book of Hebrews?”

There are several warnings in Hebrews, but two in particular come
to mind: Hebrews 6 and 10.

Even a quick glance at these verses raises critical issues.