Hebrews: Hold Fast to Christ

The author of Hebrews took on the monumental task of ministering to uncertain Jewish Christians in the

middle of the first century with persecution looming on the horizon. They were in danger of giving up.

As Christianity began to spread many new converts found themselves being tested,

exposed to fierce persecution, physically assaulted, cast into prison, and their homes

plundered. Some believers accepted this adversity with joy, while others were

wavering in their newfound faith. Some were tempted to return to their former religion

and its familiar practices. The author of Hebrews set out to convince his readers not

to turn their backs on Christ, but to press on with confidence. The believing Jews