The Epistle To The Hebrews - Executable Outlines
The Epistle To The Hebrews - Executable Outlines
The Epistle To The Hebrews - Executable Outlines
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. As a forerunner, He has entered “the Presence behind the veil” (i.e., heaven)<br />
c. He has become “High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek”<br />
1) Even as God swore He would do - cf. Psa 110:4<br />
2) God not only promised, but He swore an oath, just like He did for Abraham<br />
-- So He has kept His promise, providing us a superior High Priest!<br />
3. Upon such an example of God’s faithfulness, we can have an assurance of our<br />
salvation as long as we continue to lay hold of the “hope” (Jesus) set before us<br />
CONCLUSION<br />
Mark A. Copeland<br />
1. With a finely crafted argument, the author has returned his readers back to his original subject,<br />
which is Jesus as “a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek”...<br />
a. Our spiritual security is first based upon the character of God...<br />
1) Who is not unjust to forget our work and labor of love<br />
2) Who keeps His promises<br />
b. God has promised and swore with an oath concerning the priesthood of the Messiah<br />
c. This priesthood Jesus now has in heaven, and as such is the basis of our “hope”<br />
-- For which reason we should seek to learn what we can about the priesthood of Jesus<br />
2. Yet as wonderful is the character and promises of God, we are not to take them for granted...<br />
a. We must be careful not to become sluggish<br />
b. We must be careful to be diligent, imitating the faith and patience of those like Abraham who<br />
obtained God’s promise for them<br />
-- <strong>To</strong>gether with God’s character and promises, this is “<strong>The</strong> Basis For Spiritual Security”<br />
Have you fled to Jesus for refuge? Is He your “hope”, your “anchor of the soul, both sure and<br />
steadfast”? Is He your “High Priest”? If so, then let these words sink deep into your heart:<br />
“And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of<br />
hope until the end, that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through<br />
faith and patience inherit the promises.” (He 6:11-12)<br />
If you have not yet fled to Jesus for refuge, then please consider His tender invitation:<br />
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My<br />
yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find<br />
rest for your souls. “For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” (Mt 11:28-30)<br />
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