Stop. Look around. Ask yourself the question, “Why are there so many “grace of God” people void of the authentic reality of Grace?” 

Hebrews 12:15 is one of the more troubling verses in the New Testament. At least for those of us who struggle with a root of bitterness. By reviewing this passage through the organic Greek, we find the authenticity of this message even more disheartening. As a resident (homespun) theologian, I typically throw this passage under the bus through a crafty overstatement of, “Grace applies to all.” If it does, Paul was misinformed. In fact, he was teaching us false doctrines. If we were to write this passage accurately according to the Greek, it would read, “See to it that no one comes short of the favor of God.” Wait. I thought that Grace was free and the love & favor of Christ is everlasting, unchangeable, and from a source where there is no separation. Isn’t it true that the Grace of God is implanted in the heart during indwelling regeneration, which is incorruptible, never failing, but always remains? Is it possible that a man, woman, or child can receive this in vain? 

Presenters: Dennis Prager & Dr. Stephen Phinney.