Category: Warning
Sermon: Beloved
The apostle Peter warns his readers of dangers associated with the delay of Christ’s second coming in 2 Peter 3:1-18. He tells them to be mindful; do not forget; be diligent; and beware. Each exhortation is discussed
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Sermon: Warnings From Hebrews
A number of warnings concerning improper attitudes toward the word of God, given by the writer of Hebrews.
Beware!
Have you ever seen a sign with the word BEWARE in big black letters? A quick google image search came up with the following signs. “Beware of Dog” (most prevalent), “Beware of Bear”, “Beware of Floods”, “Beware of Trains”, “Beware of Step, Beware of Falling Objects, Beware of Pickpockets.” I think my favorite one sums up the fears that come from the word, “Beware of — Well… just Beware.”
The word beware is found in both the Old and New Testaments. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word š?mar is translated beware on nine occasions in the NKJV. It is a word with a broad meaning, but in those occasions it is translated beware, the idea is to be on guard, to observe, to watch for. In the New Testament the word beware comes from the Greek words prosech? (to pay attention to, to be cautious about); blep? (to look at, perceive, take heed); hora? (to stare at, to discern clearly); and phylass? (be on guard, avoid, observe). Though each Greek word has a different shade of meaning, they all make the same point when the context caused translators to translate them with the English “beware.” Continue reading “Beware!”
