Hebrews 4 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Jul 11, 2012 this feature is not available right now. It helps us pay for the expenses of producing and maintaining our internet based ministries. Donations and contributions one time electronic donation checks can be made out and sent to. The completed registration allows us to send order and donation receipts to the email address you provided. Hebrews starts with the description of gods gracious gift, himself, in the person of jesus. Check out these helpful resources biblical commentary sermons childrens sermons hymn lists hebrews 4. As this passage indicates, the author expected more persecutions to come against his audience, and he was deeply concerned with this feature of their experience. Discussion on the book of hebrews chapter 4 from the king james bible online. Find out how you can be at peace with god for eternity as john macarthur shows you fifteen words that sum up the most powerful truth in all of scripture. And we are his house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast. Hebrews is the 58th book of the bible and can be found in the new testament. One s hope is in the very presence of god, into which he follows the savior 6.
In the book of hebrews, you will discover a bold perspective on who jesus is and what he has done, as well as a powerful reflection on the meaning. This is probably among the mostquoted verses in the bible, and a highlight of the book of hebrews. Key to our ability to complete our work is the word of god, specifically the written scriptures hebrews 4. Grace and gratitude a sixweek study exploring gratitude and grace in the book of hebrews, helping participants find the connection between gods grace and the call to invest in gods mission. And then this same word that exposes our sin urges us to draw near to jesus as our great high priest, who offers us mercy and grace in our time of need 4. Hebrews 4 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. Analysis of thomas schreiners means of salvation view of the. Sep 26, 2015 a correspondent writes to ask about the interpretation of hebrews 12. Hebrews is a book about god making a holy people, and its a book about how none of us are in control. A correspondent writes to ask about the interpretation of hebrews 12. Through the bible with les feldick lesson 3 part 4 book 48 hebrews 4. We are all, by nature, gods enemies, and we deserve his wrath.
Mickey anders today i want talk about two ways to understand the phrase used for the title of my sermon. Discipline, book of psalms, book of romans, gospel of matthew. Therefore, since a promise remains of entering his rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it. Blog post the living and active word of god grace to you. To this point, chapter 4 has explained why christians ought to put our best efforts into fulfilling gods will. If we heed gods word, it will keep us from the cultural religion that brings sure judgment. The book of hebrews has been a perennial theological battleground. Thank you lord jesus christ for your grace and mercy thank you for making a way where. Jul 28, 2016 through the bible with les feldick lesson 3 part 4 book 48 hebrews 4. It is able to judge the ideas and thoughts of the heart. Selfdiscipline is necessary to finish the race hebrews 12.
This summary of the book of hebrews provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of hebrews. Verse 12 is giving a reason or a support or a ground for the call to diligence in verse 11. Thank you father for the grace and mercy that streams from your throne of grace to me through jesus, my great high priest and saviour. The new testament part of this old work was first published in 18321851. Of all the words that we use in the church, the word grace is among the big ones. Well, today we are looking at our last sola or alone statement of the reformation. Often the explanations of verses are very worthwhile. Discipline is the ongoing work of the church hebrews 12. The exhortation comes through the better things of faith in jesus christ according to prophecy and the fulfillment of things to come. Grace and the book of hebrews threads from henrys web. In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood hebrews 12. And seeing he is by nature the son of god, and by office a great high priest that is entered into heaven for his people, the encouragement is great to hold fast the profession of faith in him they have made, hebrews 4. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. Hebrews series audio hebrews is a book of encouragement to the spirit filled remnant of israel who have been rejected by jerusalem.
The essentials of handling gods word, part 2 grace to you. However, the content of the book, including the frequent references to the. James rosscup writes that barnes includes 16 volumes on the old testament, 11 on the new testament. Adversity in the life of the christian is really divine discipline, and such discipline is proof of our sonship, and of gods love and care for us hebrews 12. He sees everything we do and knows our thoughts, and we must give account to him. Grace and gratitude, author and new testament scholar david desilva takes you through a study of hebrews, tracing the themes of grace and gratitude through this unique new testament book. Hebrews 4 therefore, since a promise remains of entering his rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it. The writer of this letter does not identify himself, but he was obviously well known to the original recipients. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. It is about the rewards which come once we have rested from, or completed the works we are assigned hebrews 4. The warning passages have provided an opportunity to discern ones theological convictions, whether calvinistic, arminian, or free grace. This means saved christians ought to make every effort to obey god while we still can hebrews 4. Scripture pictures from the book of hebrews amazing facts.
I commend you to god, and to the word of his grace. If you dont have a hard copy of this book, you could whos grace dot com through and get a digital copy. One of the key theological themes in hebrews is that all believers now have direct access to god under the new covenant and, therefore, may approach the throne of god boldly 4. Just as psalm 95 said, we must hear and heed gods message. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4 new international version niv a sabbathrest for the people of god. Were i to spend the rest of my days in grateful thanks i could not express my love for you, in. We understand, we acknowledge, we celebrate the fact that we are saved by gods grace alone. Introduces perspectives on the author, audience, date and purpose of the book of hebrews that can help us interpret the original meaning and apply this book to our modern world. After clicking register, you will receive an email with a link to verify your account and to complete your registration.
I praise you for the grace that you have extended to me. Let us then approach gods throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. His word contains both promise and command, so we should respond with faith and obedience. I once read the book of colossians every day for 90 days and, after all of. Hebrews 4 therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem to have failed to reach it.
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