Author Archives: Steve Hankins, Th.D.

“. . . by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us.” (Hebrews 6:18, ESV) The year 2020 has been a doozy. In my lifetime, I cannot remember a year like this.Continue reading “Be Steadfast (Hebrews 6:16-18)”

“For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,” (Hebrews 6:13, KJV 1900) In my adult life, I have served on several courtroom juries. Every witness was sworn in. The process used to include putting your hand on a Bible and raising the right hand andContinue reading “The Greatest (Hebrews 6:13-15)”

“And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.” (Hebrews 6:11–12, KJV 1900) Someone asked me once, “What charged my ministerial battery?” for many ministersContinue reading “Preacher’s Desire (Hebrews 6:11-12)”

“But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.” (Hebrews 6:9–10, KJV 1900) One ofContinue reading “Labors Not in Vain (Hebrews 6:9-10)”

“For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God: But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.” (Hebrews 6:7–8, KJV 1900) If thereContinue reading “Soil’s Yield (Hebrews 6:7-8)”

“For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened . . . If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.” (Hebrews 6:4–6, KJV 1900) Often in families, there is a severe division between members.Continue reading “The Apostate (Hebrews 6:6)”

“For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened . . . If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.” (Hebrews 6:4–6, KJV 1900) It should be no surprise that one might be enlightenedContinue reading “Enlightened but Lost (Hebrews 6:4-6)”

“For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened . . . If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.” (Hebrews 6:4–6, KJV 1900) I once was in a strange traveling predicament. I hadContinue reading “Impossibilities (Hebrews 6:4-6)”

“Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God,” (Hebrews 6:1, ESV) To cover chapter 6, will take numerous posts. So please bear with me on this. When I was a young child, at leastContinue reading “Graduating (Hebrews 6:1-3)”