Christ has been said to be given for us in three ways: through his death, his resurrection, and his life. The knowledge of his high priesthood fills in the details of how he ministers to us intimately and personally, making constant intercession, and dealing with us in a sustained and constant manner. Through his high […]
Hebrews – Msg #26 “Christ Giving Himself As Our High Priest” Read More »
I. Introduction to the Book of Hebrews – Explanation of the book’s emphasis on God speaking through his Son (Hebrews 1:1-2)– Overview of the warnings and admonitions in the book and their context in the impending destruction of Jerusalem and the temple (Hebrews 10:39) II. The Heavenly Speaking of God in Christ – Discussion
Discover the true meaning of sanctification and holiness in this insightful article. Learn how Christ fills us and makes us vessels of His expression.
What is sanctification, and how is it related to our union with Christ? Read More »
Discover the true meaning behind the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11. These “worthless trophies” were not just motivated by blind obedience, but by a singular, cumulative vision of God’s promise centered in Christ. Learn how Abraham’s faith embodies this vision and why it’s important to understand the true vision of faith for a fulfilling Christian life.
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Discover the central vision of the Bible: God’s building made with living stones. Follow the foreshadowing of Christ in the Old Testament, and learn how believers are living stones for God’s household. Get insights into the New Jerusalem and its significance in Christian life and service.
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Discover the importance of the burnt offering in Leviticus and its significance to Christianity. Learn how it represents the ultimate devotion of Jesus Christ to God and how it is the basis for our approach to God.
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Learn about the thieves and robbers who oppose the Gospel of grace. These individuals have not entered through the door, which is Jesus, and speak against the simplicity of the Gospel. They aim to steal, kill, and destroy by deceiving believers and speaking against the message of faith. Jesus describes them as thieves and robbers who come to steal precious treasures, which is the Gospel of grace. Beware of hirelings who do not care for the sheep and enable the wolves to run around freely. Look for the porters who know the shepherd’s voice and speak the truth without compromise. Keep your focus on Jesus Christ, the true and only way to salvation. Keywords: Gospel, Jesus Christ, Thieves and Robbers, Deception, Simplicity of the Gospel, Faith, Grace.
Who are the thieves and the robbers? Read More »
Learn about the purpose of the law and the reality of sin in the flesh to experience true freedom in Christ. Using the law as a “guide for Christian living” waters down its requirements. The Law was given as a diagnosis of man’s condition, not a recommendation for its cure. Legalistic teaching does not put the law in its proper context. We are saved by grace through faith in Christ alone, and it is through Him that we are made righteous, holy, and blameless in the sight of God. To stand before God with a clear conscience and experience the blessings available to justified and regenerated sons and heirs, we must maintain our faith in Christ.
Why do most Christians have the impression that in some measure they can keep the law? Read More »
This informative SEO excerpt discusses the reality of “taking up the cross” in Christ and how it is often misunderstood as a burden and demand on Christians. The excerpt emphasizes that the reality established in Christ is that “I was crucified with Christ,” and it is through this understanding that we can find freedom and assurance in our relationship with Him. It also warns against those who try to make the Gospel about us and bring us into bondage. The ultimate freedom is to be “dead with Christ,” where we are no longer about ourselves but about Christ living through us. By recognizing our old self being crucified with Christ, we can live in the freedom of His resurrection power. The keywords for this excerpt are assurance of salvation, Christ, Christian freedom, Freedom in Christ, gospel, and grace.
The gospel is a message of freedom, assurance, and inheritance, but it can be offensive to legalists. Legalists see righteousness as a matter of law-keeping and are offended by the notion that Christ’s righteousness secures salvation and gives confidence in our relationship with Him. The gospel emphasizes inheritance as the positive focus, as we see in the Epistles. According to 1 Peter 1:3-4, we have been born again to a “living hope” and an “inheritance incorruptible” that is reserved for us. The gospel is Good News that God has made peace with man and has good will toward man, but legalists tend to focus on God’s wrath towards sin and find it difficult to accept that God has made peace with man. Our growth in the Christian life comes as we learn to stand fast in the liberty that we have in Christ, relying on the Spirit and enjoying the graciousness and goodness of God.
Why is the gospel offensive to the legalist? Read More »
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