Hebrews
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Series on Hebrews Title: Prayer: A Difficult and Dangerous Duty Introduction: In his concluding remarks the author of Hebrews imparts news and greetings but most importantly he pleads for prayer. In verse 18-21 he asks for prayer, and he prays for the people to whom he has written, Pray for us. We are sure that
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Series on Hebrews Part II, Christ Crucified Our Altar Introduction: We are looking today in Part II at verses 9-16. We treasure Reformation heritage of salvation by Grace through Faith. Yet many do not enjoy the freedom and blessing of the grace of God. I remember seeing the TV show Tool Time in which one
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Series on Hebrews Title: Leading in Love Introduction: I have divided this portion, Hebrews 13:7-17 into two parts. Next week at Communion we will be looking at verses 9-16. Today we contemplate verses 7,8 and 17, Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life
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Series on Hebrews Title: Encourage One Another Introduction: 37 years ago as a young Pastor in Burlington New Jersey, fresh out of Seminary, I met a middle-aged man who was addicted to alcohol, homeless and in need of assistance. As I became acquainted I was amazed at his extraordinary grasp of Christian truth. That man
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Series on Hebrews Title: Shelter or Strife Introduction: Have you ever asked, “What have I gotten myself into?” I am certain that the Jewish Christians to whom this letter is addressed were asking that question. No sooner had they accepted Jesus as their Messiah than they were subjected to intense persecution. So says the writer
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Series on Hebrews Title: Run or Else Introduction: John MacArthur calls this passage “Run for your life.” Unfortunately most people view the Christian life itself as some kind of medal or trophy. They act as if salvation through Jesus Christ was like a Super Bowl ring given to a member of a team that never
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Series on Hebrews Title: The Triple Reward of Faith Introduction: An active faith is the instrument of God’s grace to save us and preserve us. We have seen this illustrated in the definition of faith in verses 1-3, in the faith of the Old World in verses 4-7, In the Faith of the Originators, the
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Series on Hebrews Title: Faith and Acceptance Introduction In Hebrews 11 we have been studying faith. We have seen that faith is a capacity of the human mind which by itself is no better than reasoning or imagination. It has no merit of its own. However, the word faith in the Bible always means saving
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Series on Hebrews Title: Abraham’s Children? Introduction: In this chapter we have seen faith in general as the key to life. We have seen faith in the old pre-flood world as the essential ingredient in true worship and service. Today we look at the faith of the originators. Abraham is called the father of faith
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Series on Hebrews Title: Dimensions of Faith Introduction: The long list of Old Testament examples in Hebrews 11 is a lesson in the necessity for faith. The original Jewish Christian readers were tempted to defect from Christ. If they went back to Judaism they would be going back to a religion in which the works
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Series on Hebrews Title: Faith Is The Key Introduction: The Saints’ Hall of Fame,” “The Heroes of Faith,” “The Honor Roll of the Old Testament Saints,” “The Westminster Abbey of Scripture,” and “The Faith Chapter.” These are some of the names that have been given to this chapter. It is a chapter we often refer
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Series on Hebrews Title: What Is a Good Confession? Introduction: The whole issue here is about perseverance. In particular those who have made a genuine profession always persevere. This unswerving allegiance to Christ should not be taken for granted. It requires the utmost diligence. This section of the epistle contrasts the Cause, Character, and Consequences
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Series on Hebrews Title: The Reading of the Will Introduction: The discussion of Jesus Christ as our great high priest continues, but the emphasis in this section is on the superior privileges enjoyed by believers since he came. This section contrasts the provisional nature of the lawful sacrifices offered by Old Testament priests with the
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Series on Hebrews Title: A Covenant Sealed Introduction: Presbyterians are always talking about God’s covenant with man. What is a covenant? Most of us are involved in covenants throughout our lives. Marriage is a covenant. If you have ever written a will or purchased a house you entered a covenant. The Constitution of the United
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Series on Hebrews Title: The Cleansed Conscience Introduction: The author of Hebrews last spoke of God’s covenant fulfilled in Christ. Now he speaks of the believer’s conscience being cleansed. If it is foolish to turn back from Christ because he is the fulfillment of the Jewish hopes, it is equally foolish to turn away when
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