44 Victor (Sung-Yul) Rhee “profaning the blood of the covenant,” and “insulting the Spirit of grace” in 10:29, are different ways of expressing not having faith in Jesus Christ, or not trusting Jesus Christ in Pauline language. In this sense, faith in Hebrews is as Christological as in the Pauline literature. 4. Exhortation to Persevere in Faith (10:32–39) It has been noted from the previous discussion that the author employ- ed a chiastic structure in arranging the overall structure of 10:19–39. In 10:19–25 the exhortation was given from a positive angle (A). In 10:26–31 (B) it was given from a negative standpoint (i.e., by means of solemn warning). Again, in 10:32–39 the author reverts to a positive exhortation, thus completing the chiasm (A´). A. The Overall Structure. A careful analysis of 10:32–39 reveals that the author arranged his argument by utilizing another chiasm, which may be illustrated as follows:36 1. But recall those earlier days when, after you had been enlightened, you endured a hard struggle with sufferings) (10:32), 2. Sometimes being publicly exposed to abuse and persecution, and some- times being partners with those so treated. For you had compassion for those who were in prison, and you cheerfully accepted the plundering of your possessions, knowing that you yourselves possessed something better and more lasting) (10:33–34). 3. Do not, therefore, abandon that confidence of yours; it brings a great reward (10:35). 2´. For you need endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised. For yet “in a very little while, the one who is coming will come and will not delay; but my righteous one will live by faith. My soul takes no pleasure in anyone who shrinks back”) (10:36–38). 1´. But we are not among those who shrink back and so are lost, but among those who have faith and so are saved) (10:39). This may be simplified in the following way: The translation is taken from NRSV. 36