I Find Refuge In Christ!

Introduction:

1. Please turn to Heb. 6.13-20 < let’s read it together…
2. When God makes a promise, He keeps it, just as He did to Abraham.
3. Historically, faithful people of God have “fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope” God has promised, namely, eternal life.
4. This is one of the common themes found within the Davidic psalms (E.g., Psa. 62.7-8; there are about 10 Davidic “refuge” psalms.)
5. The author of Hebrews now indicates that Christians have “hope as an anchor of the soul, both sure & steadfast” because Jesus, as our High Priest, offered Himself as an atonement for our sins. He is our refuge! //
6. I Find Refuge In Christ!

I FIND REFUGE IN CHRIST

1. A relationship with Christ needs to be taken very personally!
   1. It reminds me of David’s statement in Psa. 66.16. (Read)
   2. Or Paul’s reflection on his own redemption. (1 Tim. 1.15)
2. “Don’t take it so personally.” How can we not take it personally?

FIND REFUGE IN CHRIST

1. Seeking refuge anywhere else is fleeting & foolish!
   1. Not in this life! (James 4.14)
   2. Not in wealth & worldly amusement! (Prov. 23.5)
   3. Not in sinful pleasure! (1 John 2.17)
2. Only the “law of the Spirit of life in Christ has made me free from the law of sin and death” (Rom. 8.2).

REFUGE IN CHRIST

1. Protects me while I am tempted! (1 Cor. 10.13)
2. Gives me great courage! (Phil. 4.13)
3. Puts me in fellowship with God! (1 John 1.7)

IN CHRIST

1. But how does one get “into Christ”? (Cf., Gal. 3.26-27; 1 Cor. 12.13)
2. In Christ, a new life ensues! (2 Cor. 5.17)
3. In Christ, every spiritual blessing is available! (Eph. 1.3) 

CHRIST!

1. His name is “Jesus”! (Matt. 1.21) [“Jehovah is salvation”]
2. For salvation, there is no other name! (Acts 4.12)

Conclusion: Are you in need of refuge? Become a Christian today.

I am not ashamed to say, I Find Refuge In Christ!