The Holy Dead
Homilist
Hebrews 6:11-12
And we desire that every one of you do show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope to the end:…


I. They have reached A VERY ELEVATED POSITION.

1. Vast possessions.

2. Sublime fellowships.

3. Perfect enjoyments.

4. Celestial royalties.

II. They have reached an elevated position THROUGH A CERTAIN COURSE OF SPIRITUAL CONDUCT.

1. Faith — in Christ as the All-wise, All-loving, Almighty Saviour.

2. Patience — implying

(1)  Sensibility;

(2)  Suffering;

(3)  Waiting.

III. The course of spiritual conduct by which they reached their exalted position is BINDING ON ALL SURVIVORS.

1. We must imitate them.

2. With earnestness.

(Homilist.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:

WEB: We desire that each one of you may show the same diligence to the fullness of hope even to the end,




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