God Has Spoken (Hebrews 1:1-3) - 6/9/21

-Hebrews is all about spiritual maturity....

-The essential message of Hebrews to the believer: Hear and Heed the Word.

The Danger of Failure to Heed God's Word:

#1. Drifting from the Word (2:1-4).

Cause: Neglect (2:3).

Result: Carelessness.

#2. Departing (Or Doubting It) from the Word (3:7-4:13).

Cause: Hard Heart or unbelief (3:12-3).

Result: Confusion, 4:12-16.

#3. Dullness Toward the Word (5:11-6:20).

Cause: Laziness, sluggishness.

Result: Childishness (or immaturity).

#4. Disobedience (Despising It) of the Word (10:26f).

Cause: Willful sin.

Result: Compromise.

#5. Denial (Defying It) of the God of the Word (12:12-29).

Cause: Bitterness (12:15), leading to inability to repent, then refusal to hear (12:25).

Result: Corruption.

-Note, another argument for Pauline authorship: 2 Pet. 3:15-16

The first word is GOD.

-God is Sovereign.

-The Bible is the Word of God.

HOW HAS GOD SPOKEN?

1. Various times and different ways in time past.

2. In these last days.

-The Key Issue:

SEVEN STATEMENTS ABOUT CHRIST (1:2-3):

1. Heir of all things - Adoption

2. Creator of the ages or worlds (Col. 1:15-18) - Creation

3. The Brightness of His glory (John 1:18) - Inspiration

4. The Express Image of His Person - Revelation

5. Upholding all things with the Word of His Power - Preservation

6. The Purging of our Sins - Purification

7. He Sat down at the Right Hand of the Majesty on High - Intercession

Hebrews: The Superiority of Christ’s Person; The Sufficiency of Christ’s Priesthood; and the Supernatural Christian Profession

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