Hebrews 2:1–4 (ESV)
Warning
Against Neglecting Salvation
2 Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away
from it. 2 For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, 3 how shall we escape if we neglect such a great
salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard, 4 while God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to
his will.
I know we have heard of the erroneous teachings of “once saved, always saved.” Here is yet another scripture that flies in the face of this teaching. “Therefore we must pay much closer attention to
what we have heard, lest we drift away from it.” We are not to neglect the teaching of salvation. The Lutheran Study Bible states: “Christians need God’s Word, spoken by Jesus and
attested by those who heard Him. The Father and the Holy Spirit also bear witness. Ignoring God’s revelation of how to be saved is frightening. Jesus gives the Church pastors, teachers, and other leaders to spread the Word. He likewise gives us brothers
and sisters to encourage us in our life of faith. He will always provide all that is needed to receive the gift of life.”
I pray: Lord Jesus, thank You for speaking the Word of the Father to me. By Your Holy Spirit, keep me anchored
to the hope of salvation that You freely give. Amen.[1]