In the letter to the Hebrews the writer has been emphasizing that all Christians have the privilege of free access to God … anytime, anywhere. It is the only religion of unhindered access to God. This access will always be available because Jesus rose from the dead and lives forever. It is because of what he has done and is received by grace through faith.

There is, however, a danger and that is ‘drawing back’ from God. This can show up in not meeting with other believers. It is in the fellowship of meeting together that the expression of love takes place. In this passage, the writer encourages those who have stopped meeting together to value the privilege of fellowship. He wants to highlight the dangers of being isolated from other believers.

The writer also gives a scary picture of those who have rejected the Gospel (apostasy). This is like leaving a kingdom which cannot be shaken to build one’s life on a fault line. If we reject Jesus Christ there is nothing left but judgement. It is a fearful thing to meet God without Jesus. Through Christ we have the right to approach God …. don’t throw it away.