Hebrews is self-described as a “word of exhortation.” Which means it’s more like a sermon than a typical New Testament letter. And like any good sermon, Hebrews concludes with illustrations and applications for how believers can live out its main point. Which can be summarized like this: Do not neglect the great salvation we have in Jesus, but instead, hold fast our confession and persevere in the faith. This ancient sermon ends with three practical ways to persevere.