Find out how you can be at peace with god for eternity as john macarthur shows you fifteen words that sum up the most powerful truth in all of scripture. Join john macarthur on a journey through scriptures hall of faith. Title when the various nt books were formally brought together into one collection shortly after a. The theology presented in hebrews is consistent with pauls. Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me. This message explains indepth by recapping verses 16 of chapter three the term hold fast.
In this chapter, several verses are devoted to the example of abraham, who is called the father of the faithful. Hebrews 11 now faith is the assurance of things hoped for. Faith gains its power from its object, the saving god who gives grace to those who trust in him. This sermon series includes the following 11 messages. A call to be faithful and endure through trials hebrews 10. This was the sunday evening message from princess chapel church in ashland, ky by the pastor, douglas salyer. But rather than simply asserting his belief, the author of hebrews gave his audience a compelling, eightpoint comparison between melchizedek and christ. Apostle and high priest christ came to this earth as an apostle. When you believe gods word and trust his promises in the challenges of your own life, you enter into this tapestry in which faiths tale is still being told. The book of hebrews the epistle to the hebrews is a complex and compelling book, arguing for the superiority of the new covenant in christ over every aspect of the old covenant. Walter martin, founder of the christian research institute and writer of the bestselling book kingdom of the cults, quipped in his usual tongueincheek manner that the book of hebrews was written by a hebrew to other hebrews telling the hebrews to stop acting like hebrews.
Let us then approach gods throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and. Their priorities were straight and their vision was clear and yet they died without receiving any. Jan 02, 2020 it is also possible that it was simply customary to close letters like this with the words grace be with you all during this time period. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. For example, synkrisis appears in the book of hebrews in 7. Hebrews 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Since the book of hebrews is grounded in the work of the levitical priesthood.
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. We err if we read this without adequate consideration of the stories from the hebrew scriptures of these great. Then theres hebrews 11, which i think provides the key to the view of the message of hebrews im presenting here. Mix play all mix grace to you youtube duncan, mohler, sproul, and zacharias. Hebrews starts with the description of gods gracious gift, himself, in the person of jesus. Hebrews 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Since the book of hebrews is grounded in the work of the levitical priesthood, an understanding of the book of leviticus is essential for properly interpreting hebrews. The completed registration allows us to send order and donation receipts to the email address you provided. In that last verse, peter is confirming that paul had also written a letter to the hebrews. The book of hebrews boldly proclaims the superiority of jesus christ and christianity over other religions, including judaism. After showing his superiority to angels, it must be shown that christ was better. Hebrews chapter 11 had some great lessons for the original recipients of this epistle. Hebrews 11 is a description of faith in action how gods people have always lived by faith. Exempla are lists of illustrations or examples that follow one after the other to build a persuasive argument for a particular point of view.
Hymns for hebrews 11 from, an authoritative index of hymns and hymnals. Various church fathers and theologians down through the ages have speculated as to the writer of the book of hebrews. The apostle having, in the close of the foregoing chapter, recommended the grace of faith and a life of faith as the best preservative against apostasy, he how enlarges upon the nature and fruits of this excellent grace. This summary of the book of hebrews provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of hebrews.
We teach that the bible is gods written revelation to man, and thus the 66 books of the bible given to us by the holy spirit constitute the plenary inspired. Exposition on the book of hebrews part 11 sermonaudio. Its our plan to concentrate on the authors original intention, placing his words in their historic context, as well as gleaning sound doctrine and training for us. Hebrews 11 new living translation nlt great examples of faith. Paul was a proponent of salvation by faith alone ephesians 2. Coming tonight to our first in the series of the book of hebrews. That is important because you remember throughout the book of hebrews, the.
Chapter 11 home audio studies the letter to the hebrews the letter to the hebrews. You find that statement in hebrews 11, along with snapshots of some of. Hebrews series audio hebrews is a book of encouragement to the spirit filled remnant of. Hebrews 11 now faith is the assurance of things hoped.
You have gone back to needing milk, not solid food. This oratorical technique appears in the familiar list of the faithful in hebrews 11. So, what was the promise that these heroes of faith did not receive. Apr, 2016 hebrews 11 says that what matters most about you, about every christian, is your faith. Jesus is superior to the law and the old covenant hebrews 3. There, the author argued that jesus was a royal priest like melchizedek, a priest and king mentioned in the book of genesis. Since that is true, nothing is more important than feeding and exercising and growing your faith.
The book of hebrews is written to postcross believers to warn against foolishly following in the footsteps of israel, and forfeiting the opportunity to live a gloriously, victorious life that will bring with it great reward, and give honour our father in heaven. For more details about john macarthur and his bibleteaching resources, contact grace to you at. Help me to pay heed to the warnings in hebrews, so i may grow in grace and receive the crown of life, which is promised to all who love you this i ask in jesus name, amen. Thats why i see grace as the critical key to the entire book of hebrews, but i also see the book as providing a critical view of grace, a grace that is active, even more, that is gods action taken in our lives. Posts about book of hebrews written by brian evans. The nature of it, and the honour it reflects upon all who live in the exercise of it v. In addition, the suggestion that the writer of this epistle relied upon knowledge and information provided by others who were actual eyewitnesses of christ jesus 2. Hebrews 11 12 new international version niv faith in action. But it is written that all these, having obtained a good testimony through faith, did not receive the promise. The point is not that faith creates the things we hope forthis is the. So, i urge you to bear with me and to judge for yourself whether or not hebrews chapter 11 is for you. In this post i have not provided nearly enough scripture and logic to back this up fully. Hebrews is a book about god making a holy people, and its a book about how none of us are in control.
It helps us pay for the expenses of producing and maintaining our internet based ministries. Israels sin had continually interrupted gods fellowship with his chosen and covenant people, israel. Can you give me a little insight to clarify this passage. Hebrews 11 examples of faith to help the discouraged a. Jun 04, 2018 i have learned much about heaven from it and am excited to live again on the new earth for eternity, but i came across a passage in hebrews 11. Hebrews 11 shows that faith is so important because gods people. The exhortation comes through the better things of faith in jesus christ according to prophecy and the fulfillment of things to come. I have learned much about heaven from it and am excited to live again on the new earth for eternity, but i came across a passage in hebrews 11. Contrary to those who preach hebrews 11 as a triumph of the saints, it is, in fact, a triumph of grace in action. Jan 30, 2010 a mountain of judgment or a mountain of grace hebrews 12. Missing is pauls customary salutation common to his other works. I have been going through the book, the ten most misunderstood words in the bible, with my pastor and we have both enjoyed it and have been challenged by it. Hebrews 1112 faith in action now faith is bible gateway. In a logical argument, the author demonstrates christs superiority, then adds practical instructions for following jesus.
After clicking register, you will receive an email with a link to verify your account and to complete your registration. Basically, god created the world and then made an agreement with the people living in it. Church tradition teaches that paul wrote the book of hebrews, and until the 1800s, that issue was closed. You introduce abounding confusion into your christian life. This sermon is from the series on the exposition of the book of hebrews. These saints had a great love and respect for the old testament and for the old testament saints. Another rhetorical device in the book of hebrews is known as exempla. It is very dangerous to believe paul wrote the book of hebrews. Hb christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance and search tools.
Where the principle is planted by the regenerating spirit of god, it will cause the truth to be received, concerning justification by the sufferings and merits of christ. Although some include the book of hebrews among the apostle pauls writings, the certain identity of the author remains an enigma. For details about this sermon and for related resources, click here. The writer of this letter does not identify himself, but he was obviously well known to the original recipients.
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Donations and contributions one time electronic donation checks can be made out and sent to. Hebrews series audio hebrews is a book of encouragement to the spirit filled remnant of israel who have been rejected by jerusalem. Hebrews 11 nlt great examples of faith faith shows. For example, in verse 11 he says, but christ being come an high priest of. We are all, by nature, gods enemies, and we deserve his wrath.
Exposition on the book of hebrews part 8 sermonaudio. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Thank you for the great cloud of witnesses, who have run with perseverance the race that was set before them. Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
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