The meeting of Grace Christian Church. We meet in person and stream services every Sunday at 10:30 AM EST in Manalapan, New Jersey.
Have you ever pondered, dear seeker, what the Scriptures truly mean when they urge us to "hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering" (Hebrews 10:23)? Is it not a call to anchor our souls in the unchanging truth of Christ's finished work on the cross, much like the apostle Paul reminds us in Romans 10:9-10 that confessing Jesus as Lord with our mouths leads to salvation, while believing in our hearts justifies us before God? And yet, does this confession stop at salvation, or does it extend, as Ephesians 1:3 suggests, to embracing every spiritual blessing we possess in Christ—perfecting and sanctifying us for growth in His likeness?
Consider how confessing our sins brings initial salvation (1 John 1:9), confessing Christ as Lord seals our eternal redemption (Philippians 2:11), and continually confessing the victory of the cross accelerates our spiritual maturity, aligning us with God's divine plan (2 Corinthians 5:17). Is this not more than mere positive words, but a Holy Spirit-inspired declaration of who we are (new creations), what we have (His life and blessings), and what we can do (all things through Him who strengthens us, Philippians 4:13)? By holding fast to these truths, do we not build a firm foundation for ministry and fellowship, as the early church did in Acts 2:42, gathering in unity to break bread and share in doctrine?
