We’re continuing to examine the words “let us,” which appears over two hundred times in the New American Standard Bible (NASB). When the author of the book of Hebrews uses the term “let us,” it is mostly referring to believers. As we continue our study on the twelve occurrences of “let us” in the book of Hebrews, let’s summarize what we have discussed.

      The first “let us” was from Hebrews 4:1, “Let us fear if,” which is talking about the fear of a person missing the promise of God’s eternal life. The second “let us” was from Hebrews 4:11, “Therefore let us be diligent.” As believers, we need to exercise diligently in pursuing the eternal rest. The third “let us” is holding fast our confession. “Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.” Hebrews 4:14 (NASB)

      The Urban dictionary defines hold fast as to bear down, grit it out; stay the course. As believers, we need to hold fast to our confession that Jesus is Lord, and not be carried away by every new doctrine. It also means that we should not waver from sound doctrine.

Be Blessed,

Bishop Jemmott