What is the 'day approaching' in Hebrews 10:25?
In Hebrews 10:25, the 'day approaching' is the end time and the Lord's return—the day of Christ's coming. Paul expected that coming in his lifetime, and the same exhortation applies today: believers must not neglect assembling together but encourage one another as opposition increases.
Les explains that Hebrews 10:25 should be read with verses 23 and 24, where believers are told to hold fast the profession of their faith without wavering because Christ is faithful, and to consider one another to provoke love and good works. The 'day approaching' is the end time, the Lord's return. Les notes that Paul thought the Lord was going to come in his lifetime; if Paul were alive today, he would say the same thing. As the end time approaches and opposition increases, believers need Christian fellowship, the encouragement of each other, and the prayers of one another.
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
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Why does Hebrews 10:25 say not to forsake assembling together?
Christians must not neglect their Christian fellowship because as the end time approaches and opposition increases, believers need each other's encouragement and prayers.
What does 'assembling of yourselves together' mean in Hebrews 10:25?
The 'assembling of yourselves together' in Hebrews 10:25 refers to Christian fellowship.