The warnings in the book of Hebrews serve as a wake up call to God's children. He has justified individuals and seeks to conform them to the image of His victorious Son. "Great Salvation" awaits those who persevere and finish their course. Great loss awaits those who fail to persevere-loss of reward and honor in Christ's coming millennial kingdom. Judgment awaits every born again individual at the judgment seat of Christ. God so wants every believer to hear the words "well done;" therefore, He moved the author of Hebrews to structure his argument around five warnings. This is a great display of love and concern on both God and the author's part. May God's children heed the warnings and strive for the crown their Father so desperately wants to award them on that glorious Day of Judgment. "Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown." (Rev 3:11)