A metaphor for the knowledge of God and His grace which provides cleansing and spiritual life through the transforming power of the Holy Spirit.

A metaphor for the knowledge of God and His grace which provides cleansing and spiritual life through the transforming power of the Holy Spirit.
Salvation is not an end in itself. The believer has been freed from sin to serve God, saved to serve.
Commentary from the MacArthur study Bible, notes for Hebrews 9:14.
Those “outside” refers to unbelievers. Believers are called to so live that they establish the credibility of the Christian faith and that they make the most of every evangelistic opportunity.
Commentary from the MacArthur study Bible, notes for Colossians 4:5.