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Hebrews
Jeff Patterson
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Religious Studies
Not Applicable
03/21/2007

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authorship
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unknown: numerous authors purposed: apostle paul, apollos, barnabas, luke, peter, jude, stephen, silas, philip, priscilla, ect... paul a favored. Truly, God was and is the author.
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purpose
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"word of exhortation" - the sufficiency of J.C.'s to equip them "in every good thing to do His will, working in us hat which is pleasing in His sight, according to His eternal covenant with God the Father and them.
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Recipients
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Jewish believers who had becom to believe in Jesus the messiha and were facing stauch persecution for their faith.
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Date
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AD 60-66
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Theme:
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the supremacy of Jesus Christ
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This book was written to...
Definition
The book was written to Jewish believers who were tempted by persecution and suffering to
abandon the fullness of Christ and go back to the emptiness of a religious system soon to be
destroyed.
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In this book we find...
Definition
-The superiority of Jesus Christ as the Revelator of God over the all previous
messengers of God’s revelation (both prophets and angels)
• The superiority of Jesus Christ over Moses
• The superiority of Jesus Christ’s Priesthood to all other priests
• The superiority of Jesus Christ’s New Covenant and of His sacrifice
• The superiority of Jesus Christ’s current ministry for all believers in daily life
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5 warnings in Hebrews
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1. 2:1-4 The danger of neglect
The path to glory is the path of suffering
2. 3:7-4:13 The danger of disobedience
The path to rest is the path of trusting
3. 5:11-6:20 The danger of immaturity
The path of growth is the path of obeying
4. 10:26-31 The danger of rejection
The path to reward is the path of enduring
5. 12:25-29 The danger of refusal
The path to holiness is the path of discipline
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Outline:
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I. Jesus the Messiha is the superior majesty and message, being the culmintion of God's revelation (1:1-2:18)
II. Jesus the Messiah is superior to Moses (3:1-4:13)
III. Jesus the Messiah is superior to Aaron and all other high priests (4:14-9:10)
IV. Jesus the Messiah has initiated a superior covenant (9:11-10:18)
V. Jesus the Messiah's superiority applied to daily life (10:19-13:25)
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3 stages of Sonship of Jesus Christ in Hebrews
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1. Preexistent » Eternal Son
2. Incarnate » Earthly Son
3. Exalted » Heavenly Son
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7 Designations of the Son's Deity in Hebrews 1:3-4
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1. Christ the Heir of all things
2. Christ the Creator of the universe/life
3. Christ the Radiance of God's glory
4. Christ the Revealer of God's essence
5. Christ the Sustainer of the universe/life
6. Christ the Redeemer (Propitiation) for sin
7. Christ the Ruler/Sovereign of all things
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Eternal Security
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= The work of God which guarantees that the gift of salvation once received is permanent and can never be lost.
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Perseverance
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= The doctrine that true believers cannot fall from grace but will persevere in the faith until their ultimate glorification.
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Assurance
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= The confidence that one possesses eternal life.
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Options and explanations of interpreting eternal salvation
Definition
Calvinist = Never saved
Arminian = Lost (left) salvation
Hypothetical = Couldn’t (won't) happen
Sanctification = Harsh discipline
(loss of reward)
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