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HEBREWS

HEBREWS. HEBREWS. AUTHOR: Uncertain RECIPIENTS: A group of Jewish Christians DATE: Around AD 63-68 PURPOSE: To show superiority of Jesus. To help Christians examine their lives. THEME: Press on to maturity. OUTLINE OF HEBREWS. Christ is superior to the Prophets (1:1-3).

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HEBREWS

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  1. HEBREWS

  2. HEBREWS • AUTHOR: Uncertain • RECIPIENTS: A group of Jewish Christians • DATE: Around AD 63-68 • PURPOSE: • To show superiority of Jesus. • To help Christians examine their lives. • THEME: Press on to maturity.

  3. OUTLINE OF HEBREWS • Christ is superior to the Prophets (1:1-3). • Christ is superior to the Angels (1:4-2:18). • Christ is superior to Moses (3:1-4-4:13). • Christ is superior to the Levitical Priesthood (4:14-10:18). • Christ is superior to the Law (the superior principle) (10:19-13:25).

  4. 5 WARNINGS IN HEBREWS • Drifting from the Word—NEGLECT (2:1-4). • Doubting the Word—HARDNESS OF HEART (3-7-4:13). • Dullness toward the Word—SLUGGISHNESS (5:11-6:20). • Despising the Word—WILLFULLNESS (10:26-39). • Disobeying the Word—REFUSING TO HEAR (12:14-29).

  5. THE WORD OF GOD IS: LIVING ACTIVE ABLE TO SHOW UP THE INTENTIONS OF THE HEART

  6. QUALIFICATIONS OF A PRIEST • REPRESENTS MEN BEFORE GOD • Hebrews 5:1 • SELECTED FROM AMONG MEN • Hebrews 5:1 • CALLED BY GOD • Hebrews 5:4,5

  7. CHRIST compared to Melchizedek Both were: • MEN (Hebrews 7:4) • KING-PRIESTS (Genesis 14:18; Zechariah 6:12,13) • APPOINTED DIRECTLY BY GOD (Hebrews 7:21) • CALLED “KING OF RIGHTEOUSNESS” and “KING OF PEACE” (Isaiah 11:5-9; Hebrews 7:2)

  8. 7 SUPERIORITIES of CHRIST’S OFFERING • He entered Heaven—the true sanctuary—not a temple made by man. • Shed His blood—not animal blood. • Died once—not repeatedly. • Eternal redemption—not annual atonement.

  9. 7 SUPERIORITIES of CHRIST’S OFFERING • Inward cleansing—not outward purification. • Morally spotless—not physically spotless. • Christ’s offering was through “the Eternal Spirit.”

  10. THE INABILITY OF THE LAW • Only a shadow (10:1a). • Could not make a man perfect (10:1b-2). • Sacrifices are a reminder of sins (10:3). • Cannot take away sins (10:4).

  11. Four Steps toMaturity • Lay aside every encumbrance. • Lay aside every sin. • Run with endurance—the race. • Fix our eyes on Jesus!!

  12. DISCIPLINE Discipline proves “Sonship”

  13. DISCIPLINE STRENGTHENS us

  14. JAMES

  15. JAMES • AUTHOR: James • Half brother to Jesus • RECIPIENTS: Jewish Christians • DATE: Possibly about 45 AD • PURPOSE: To show that Faith results in right living. • THEME: True faith produces works.

  16. MARKS OF A MATURE CHRISTIANfrom the Book of James • CHAPTER 1 • He is patient in testing. • Trials on the outside (vv. 1-12). • Temptations on the inside (vv. 13-27). • CHAPTER 2 • He practices the truth. • Faith and love (vv. 1-13). • Faith and works (vv. 14-26).

  17. CHAPTER 3 • He has power over his tongue (vv. 1-18). • CHAPTER 4 • He is a peacemaker, not a troublemaker (vv. 1-17). • CHAPTER 5 • He is prayerful in troubles. • Economic troubles (vv. 1-9). • Physical troubles (vv. 10-16). • National troubles (vv. 17-18). • Church troubles (vv. 19-20).

  18. CREEDS OF FAITH • The Creed of Dead Faith • We believe the Christian doctrine intellectually. • We believe that our words are sufficient evidence of our faith. • We believe our faith insures us of eternal life. • The Creed of Devils • We believe in the existence of God and the deity of His Son, Jesus Christ. • We believe in the judgment of God andshudder as we think about it.

  19. CREEDS OF FAITH • The Creed of Dynamic Faith • We believe in the Word of God as the basis of our faith. • We believe with our intellect, emotions and will. • We believe that our faith results in changed lives, and that the changes will be evident by our actions (works).

  20. “Set a watch O Lord, before my mouth, keep the door of my lips. Incline not my heart to any evil thing” (Ps 141:3-4). James chart 7 GOD’S POWER CELL HELL’S POWER CELL Power to direct positively (+) Power to direct negatively (-) Power to Delight Power to Destroy

  21. Who-o-o is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility of wisdom. Wisdom from above Wisdom not from above Meekness Purity Envy Peace Gentleness Strife Mercy Good fruits Boasting Decisiveness Sincerity Deceit Blessing Trouble

  22. peace treaty Terms of Settlement SUBMIT TO GOD Unconditional surrender is the only way to complete victory “Not my will, but Thine be done” DRAW NEAR TO GOD Confess sin and ask for cleansing Resist the devil “Cleanse your hands and purify your hearts” HUMBLE YOURSELVES BEFORE GOD Recognize the seriousness of sin Deal with disobedience “A broken and a contrite heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise”

  23. God is Producing a harvest in our lives. Be patient; establish your heart Keep working; don’t use your sickle on your neighbor.

  24. For the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much… SICK CHURCH FLAG SUFFERING

  25. FIRST PETER

  26. 1 PETER • AUTHOR: The Apostle Peter • RECIPIENTS: Jews outside of Palestine & Christians everywhere. • DATE: about AD 63 • PLACE OF WRITING: Babylon • PURPOSE: To encourage the persecuted • THEME: Comfort

  27. 5 COMMANDMENTS IN LIGHT OF SALVATION • Gird your mind for action. • Keep sober. • Fix your hope on grace coming at Christ’s return. • Don’t conform to your former lusts. • Be holy.

  28. INSTRUCTIONS TO ELDERS • Shepherd the flock. • NOT—”have to—”want to.” • NOT for money, BUT eagerly. • NOT lording it over the flock BUTas an example.

  29. SECOND PETER

  30. 2 PETER • AUTHOR: The Apostle Peter • RECIPIENTS: Jews outside of Palestine & Christians everywhere (same as 1 Peter). • DATE: probably AD 66. • PURPOSE: To strengthen believers against attack from false teachers in the churches. • THEME: Warning—false teachers. • KEY WORD: Knowledge • COMPARE TO 2 TIMOTHY: Both authors near death. Both confident in the Lord.

  31. GODLY QUALITIES • FAITH • MORAL EXCELLENCE • KNOWLEDGE • SELF-CONFIDENT • PERSEVERANCE • GODLINESS • BROTHERLY KINDNESS • LOVE

  32. 1 JOHN

  33. 1 JOHN • AUTHOR: The apostle John • RECIPIENTS: no particular church • DATE: around AD 90 • PURPOSE: Gospel of John: Have life (John 20:31) 1 John: 1) Know that you have life (5:13) 2) That your joy may be full (1:4) 3) That you sin not (2:1) • THEME: The family of God • KEY WORDS: know (35x’s), love (21x’s), world (23x’s), light (6x’s)

  34. 3 Statements Concerning God • God is light; God is absolute Holiness (1:5). • God is righteous (2:29; 3:7): He is right in everything He does and every act of His is right. • God is love (4:8): Love characterizes the energy of His nature toward men.

  35. 3 FALSE CLAIMS • Concerning fellowship (1:16). • Concerning present sin (1:8). • Concerning sin (1:10).

  36. 3 devices to trap Christians • Lust of the flesh—anything that appeals to man’s fallen nature. • Lust of the eye—false values. • Pride of life.

  37. THREE TENSES • WHAT WE ARE: • WHAT WE SHALL BE: • WHAT WE SHOULD BE: • CHILDREN OF GOD • LIKE CHRIST • PURE

  38. 2 JOHN

  39. 2 JOHN • AUTHOR: “the elder”—probably the apostle John. • RECIPIENTS: elect lady and her children… • DATE: around AD 90 • PURPOSE: 1) Good report about children. 2) to warn and instruct. • THEME: Do not receive deceivers. • KEY WORD: Truth

  40. 3 JOHN

  41. 3 JOHN • AUTHOR: John • RECIPIENTS: Gaius (convert of John) • DATE: about AD 90 • PURPOSE: Warns against refusing to fellowship with true believers. • THEME: Receive true believers. • KEYWORD: Truth

  42. BOOK OF JUDE

  43. JUDE • AUTHOR: Jude • RECIPIENTS: believers in general. • DATE: perhaps AD 70-80 • PURPOSE: 1st intention—letter about “common salvation”—Holy Spirit said write about false teachers. • THEME: Contending for the faith.

  44. CHARACTERISTICS OF APOSTATES • UNGODLY • TURN GRACE OF GOD INTO LICENTIOUSNESS • DENY JESUS CHRIST

  45. 3 EXAMPLES OF APOSTASYFROM THE OLD TESTAMENT DEFIED GOD COMPROMISED WITH SIN OBEYED NOT GOD’S LEADERS • WAY OF CAIN: • ERROR OF BALAAM: • REBELLION OF KORAH:

  46. 4 FACTS ABOUT THE LORD’S COMING • It is sure. • Thousands will accompany Him. • He will judge the ungodly. • Ungodly men convicted.

  47. AN EXHORTATION TO DUTY • A biblical duty (vv. 17-19). • A personal duty(vv. 20-21). • A relative duty (vv. 22-23).

  48. REVELATION • AUTHOR: John • RECIPIENTS: 1) the 7 churches of Asia 2) servants of Christ 3) all who will read • DATE: Around 96 A.D. • PLACE: Isle of Patmos

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