Biblical Redemptive History in the Book of Hebrews Hebrews teaches a contrast between the realities of the old covenant and the new covenant. In the old covenant, the law and its ceremonies were a shadow of the good things to come. They only reflected the reality of the “heavenly things” (depicted by arrows intruding into the old covenant)
Biblical Key Themes in Hebrews 1. Jesus is fully God and fully man. 1:1–14; 2:5–18 2. Jesus as Son of God reveals God the Father, is the agent of creation, and sustains all creation. 1:1–14 3. Jesus serves as the eternal high priest, who as a man sympathizes with
Biblical The Hall of Faith in Hebrews 11 OT person of faith Reference in Hebrews 11 Reference in OT Abel 11:4 Genesis 4 Enoch 11:5 Gen. 5:18–24 Noah 11:7 Gen. 5:29–10:32 Abraham 11:8–19 Genesis 12–25; etc. Sarah 11:11 Genesis 12–23; Isa. 51:2 Isaac 11:
Biblical Psalm 110 in Hebrews Psalm 110 Hebrews “The Lord says to my Lord: ‘Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool’” (v. 1). * Jesus “sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high” (1:3). * God says to Jesus: “Sit at my right hand until I make your
Biblical Differences between Levitical High Priests and Jesus the High Priest Levitical High Priests Reference Jesus the High Priest many in number 7:23–24 one temporary 7:23–24 permanent and eternal sinners who had to offer sacrifices for their “own sins” 7:26–27 holy, innocent; offers sacrifice only for others had to sacrifice “daily” 7:27 sacrificed “once
Biblical Warning Passages in Hebrews 2:1–4 how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? (v. 3). 3:7–18 do not harden your hearts. … Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God (vv. 8–13)
Biblical Key Themes in Philemon 1. At the heart of this letter is the theme of reconciliation. Onesimus is reconciled to God, and now he is in the process of being reconciled to a fellow believer. 2. The basis for Paul’s appeal to Philemon is the supreme Christian virtue of love (not Roman social
Biblical Key Themes in Titus 1. The gospel by its nature produces godliness in the lives of believers. There is no legitimate separation between belief and behavior. 1:1; 2:1, 11–14; 3:4–7 2. One’s deeds will either prove or disprove one’s claim to know God. 1:16 3. It
Biblical God and Christ as “Our Savior” in Titus God and Christ as “Our Savior” in Titus “the preaching with which I have been entrusted by the command of God our Savior” (1:3) “Grace and peace from God the Father andChrist Jesus our Savior” (1:4) “so that in everything they may adorn the doctrine ofGod our Savior”
Biblical Key Themes in 2 Timothy 1. Suffering is a standard part of Christian experience. 1:8, 12; 2:3, 9; 3:11–12; 4:5, 14–18 2. The Christian response to suffering is faithful perseverance by God’s power. 1:8; 2:1, 11–13; 4:1–8 3. The gospel is the ground
Biblical Key Themes in 1 Timothy 1. The gospel produces holiness in the lives of believers, and there is no legitimate separation between belief and behavior. Thus, those who profess faith but do not demonstrate any progress in godliness should question their spiritual state. 1:5; 2:8–15; 3:1–16; 4:6–16; 5:
Biblical Qualifications for Deacons 1 Timothy 3:8 dignified 1 Timothy 3:8 not double-tongued 1 Timothy 3:8 not addicted to much wine 1 Timothy 3:8 not greedy for dishonest gain 1 Timothy 3:9 clear conscience 1 Timothy 3:10 tested 1 Timothy 3:10 blameless 1 Timothy 3:12 husband
Biblical Qualifications for Elders in 1 Timothy and Titus 1 Timothy Titus 3:2 above reproach 1:6, 7 above reproach 3:2 husband of one wife 1:6 husband of one wife 3:2 sober-minded 1:8 disciplined 3:2 self-controlled 1:8 self-controlled 3:2 respectable — 3:2 hospitable 1:8 hospitable 3:2 able to teach
Biblical Godliness 2:2 “a quiet and peaceful life, godly and dignified in every way” 2:9–10 dress in a way that is appropriate for “women who profess godliness” 3:16 “Great … is the mystery of godliness” 4:7 “train yourself for godliness” 4:8 “godliness is of value in every
Biblical False Teaching and Teachers 1:3 teaching a different doctrine 1:6 swerving from a pure heart, good conscience, and sincere faith 1:6 wandering away into vain discussions 1:7 lacking understanding 1:10 practicing something contrary to sound doctrine 1:19 making shipwreck of their faith 1:20 blaspheming 4:1 departing
Biblical Key Themes in 2 Thessalonians 1. God’s righteous judgment will be fully manifest when Jesus returns. At that time unbelievers will be condemned and believers will be saved. 1:5–10; 2:9–14 2. Christians will share Christ’s glory. 1:10, 12; 2:14 3. The lawless one’s revelation and humanity’
Biblical The Authentication of Paul’s Letters In 2 Thess. 2:2 Paul warns against letters that claim to come from him but do not. Thus in 11 places in his letters Paul either identifies himself or gives his signature. These features support the conclusion that all the NT letters attributed to Paul are in fact authentic
Biblical Key Themes in 1 Thessalonians 1. The wrath of God comes on those who reject the gospel. 2:16; 5:3 2. Jesus’ death and resurrection are the basis for the Christian’s hope. 4:14; 5:10 3. Christians are destined not for wrath but for salvation at Jesus’ coming. 1:10; 5:4,
