Hebrews 6:17-18

“Where in God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath: That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:”

"Where in God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath: That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:" - Hebrews 6:17-18
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What does Hebrews 6:17-18 mean?

Hebrews 6:17–18 in the KJV is spoken into a passage that has just recalled God’s promise to Abraham and the way that promise was confirmed by an oath. The writer is strengthening weary believers by directing them away from the instability of their feelings and circumstances and…

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The Unchanging Promise: Finding Refuge in Divine Assurance

In a world of constant change and uncertainty, a powerful truth emerges from the pages of Scripture in Hebrews 6:17-18 (KJV): "Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath: That by two immutable…

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A Prayer for Assurance in God's Promises

Heavenly Father, I come before You today in humility and reverence, deeply grateful for the profound love and mercy You have extended to us, Your children. Your Word, Lord, reminds us that You are a God of promises—immoveable and unchanging. In Hebrews 6:17-18, it states…

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"Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, he confirmed it with an oath. God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged." - Hebrews 6:17-18
Hebrews 6:17-18 - "Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, he confirmed it with an oath. God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged."
"Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, he confirmed it with an oath. God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged." - Hebrews 6:17-18
Matthew 6:17-18
Hebrews 6:17 - "Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath:"
Hebrews 6:18 - "That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:"
"Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath:" - Hebrews 6:17
Hebrews 6:1
Hebrews 10:17 - "And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more."
Hebrews 6:1
John 19:17-18 - "And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst."
Hebrews 10:18 - "Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin."
Hebrews 11:18 - "Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called:"
Hebrews 9:18 - "Whereupon neither the first testament was dedicated without blood."
Hebrews 7:17 - "For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec."
Hebrews 6:3 - "And this will we do, if God permit."
Hebrews 7:18 - "For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof."
Hebrews 3:18 - "And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not?"
Hebrews 9:17 - "For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth."
Hebrews 2:18 - "For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted."
Hebrews 3:17 - "But with whom was he grieved forty years? was it not with them that had sinned, whose carcases fell in the wilderness?"
Hebrews 6:2 - "Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment."
Hebrews 6:5 - "And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,"
Hebrews 10:6 - "In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure."
Matthew 17:17-18
"And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more." - Hebrews 10:17
Matthew 17:17-18
Hebrews 12:18 - "For ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched, and that burned with fire, nor unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest,"
Hebrews 13:18 - "Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly."