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Book of Hebrews. Hebrews 6:19 “This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil.” . Introduction;. Authorship Background Overall Theme. Who is our Lord Christ?. Creator Son of God High Priest.
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Book of Hebrews Hebrews 6:19 “This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil.”
Introduction; • Authorship • Background • Overall Theme
Who is our Lord Christ? Creator Son of God High Priest
High Priest according to the order of Melchizedek • One of the major themes of this epistle concerns the priesthood of our Lord Jesus Christ. There is a threefold definition of the priesthood: • A priest is taken from among men; this ensures that the priest’s actions will be motivated by love, compassion, and mercy • A priest is appointed by God to represent men before God • A priest accomplishes this representation by offering gifts and sacrifices for sins
Community of Faith (with cloud of witnesses) Simplicity of heart = believing Hardness of heart and so called “sophistication” leads to unbelief ch.3:19
Glory be to God forever Amen. Hebrews 6:19 “This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil.”