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Hebrews 6:13-20 (NLT)
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13 For example, there was God's promise to Abraham. Since there was no one greater to swear by, God took an oath in his own name, saying: 14 "I will certainly bless you, and I will multiply your descendants beyond number." 15 Then Abraham waited patiently, and he received what God had promised. 16 Now when people take an oath, they call on someone greater than themselves to hold them to it. And without any question that oath is binding. 17 God also bound himself with an oath, so that those who received the promise could be perfectly sure that he would never change his mind. 18 So God has given both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us. 19 This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. It leads us through the curtain into God's inner sanctuary. 20 Jesus has already gone in there for us. He has become our eternal High Priest in the order of Melchizedek.
This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 15) Patience / Perseverance / Standing Firm - Abraham - After waiting patiently, he received what was promised.
(v. 15) Promises - Abraham - After waiting patiently, he received what was promised.
(v. 18) Speaking / Gossip / Lying / Slander - It is impossible for God to lie
This passage relates to the following question(s):
(v. 13) Should we take oaths? Abraham swore to God
(v. 18) Does God Lie? It is impossible for God to lie
This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 13) Promises of God - God Passes the Test (2009-04-13)
(v. 13) God does not change (part 1) (2010-06-23)
(v. 14) God does not change (part 1) (2010-06-23)
(v. 14) Promises of God - God Passes the Test (2009-04-13)
(v. 15) God does not change (part 1) (2010-06-23)
(v. 15) Promises of God - God Passes the Test (2009-04-13)
(v. 16) God does not change (part 1) (2010-06-23)
(v. 16) Promises of God - God Passes the Test (2009-04-13)
(v. 17) Promises of God - God Passes the Test (2009-04-13)
(v. 17) God does not change (part 1) (2010-06-23)
(v. 18) Promises of God - God Passes the Test (2009-04-13)
(v. 18) God does not change (part 1) (2010-06-23)
(v. 19) God does not change (part 1) (2010-06-23)
(v. 19) Promises of God - God Passes the Test (2009-04-13)
(v. 20) Promises of God - God Passes the Test (2009-04-13)
(v. 20) God does not change (part 1) (2010-06-23)
(v. 20) Names of Jesus (part VI) (2011-04-12)
Definition(s):
Abraham (Ab-ra-ham): father of a great multitude
Abraham (Ehb-ra-ham): father of a great multitude
Jesus (Jeez-us): savior; deliverer
So (Soh):
