KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE:
P.G. Muller on Jesus in Hebrew 12:2 He strode ahead of all believers in faith and led faith to its definitive end.
“perfector” – from teleiotes – means “consummator”; specifically refers to Jesus, the one bringing the life of faith to its complete conclusion (consummation, finish). In every scene of His earthly life, Jesus lived in faith, i.e. receiving and perfectly obeying the Father’s will.
Jesus Christ, our Mediator, prays that our faith never fails. If it ever did, then Jesus, Himself, would be a failure. That’s not possible.
William Lane on Biblical Discipline The Biblical concept of discipline combines the nuances of training, instruction, and firm guidance with those of reproof, correction, and punishment.
Discipline implies suffering.
William Lane on Biblical Discipline The Biblical concept of discipline combines the nuances of training, instruction, and firm guidance with those of reproof, correction, and punishment.
Suffering, regardless of whose hands administer it in our lives (e.g., self or others), has been ordained by God for good, to His glory, ultimately. And since God promises to sanctify His own, our faith will never fail, only waver from time to time, depending on our spiritual maturity.