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Excellencies of Christ in Hebrews: A Study of Angels and Sonship

Delve into the profound theme of Christ's excellencies in the Book of Hebrews, contrasting angels with the Son and exploring the implications for believers. Uncover the importance of Christ's role as the ultimate revelation and heir, shedding light on key biblical passages and insights. Discover the Son's supreme position and the significance of embracing or rejecting Him in this enlightening study.

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Excellencies of Christ in Hebrews: A Study of Angels and Sonship

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  1. Hebrews1:6 – 12

  2. Outline • Review: • Main thesis #1 (vv. 4, 14): • Old Testament support (vv. 5-14): • Application:

  3. Outline • Review: • Main thesis #1 (vv. 4, 14): • Old Testament support (vv. 5-14): • Application:

  4. Structure + Introduction History Exhort Apply 11 12 13 v Teaching Introduction Teaching Teaching

  5. Structure + IntroductionEscalating Staircase History Exhort Apply 11 12 13 Warning Encouragement v Teaching Introduction Warning Encouragement Teaching Warning Encouragement Teaching

  6. Structure + IntroductionEscalating Staircase History Exhort Apply 11 12 13 Warning Encouragement v Teaching Introduction Warning Encouragement Teaching RomansLinear Warning Encouragement Teaching sin salvation sanctity sovereignty service

  7. The Most Important Point: Christ • “The epistle begins without any sort of address or greeting. Nothing is allowed by the writer to detract from the tremendous theme which he sets forth in unparalleled beauty of literary form” Homer Kent. ----------------------- • “Hebrews begins with a magnificent opening that sets the program for the whole discourse” Peter T. O’Brien

  8. 7 Primary Excellencies of Christ • The Final and Ultimate Revelation. • The Sole Heir & Favorite Son. • The Maker of Everything – hands on. • The Effulgent Glory. • The Exact Character. • The Maintainer of every molecule. • The Sin-Bearing Son. • The Positioned High King.

  9. Quotation Correspondence6 of 7 from the Psalms

  10. Outline • Review: • Main thesis #1 (vv. 4, 14): • Old Testament support (vv. 5-14): • Application:

  11. Angels: • Cannot die (Luke 20:36): • More powerful/intelligent (Isaiah 37:36; 2 Peter 2:11). • Direct access to God (Job 1:6; 2:1). • Serve God closely (Isaiah 6:2). • Important agents of Revelation (Galatians 3:19; Hebrews 2:2). • Called ‘sons of God’ (Job 1:6; 2:1; 38:7). • Qumran heresy.

  12. However, Angels: • Cannot atone (Hebrews 2:14): • Cannot relate (Hebrews 2:18; 4:15): • Cannot supply (Hebrews 1:7, 14): • Cannot model (Hebrews 5:7-9):

  13. Main thesis #1 (vv. 4, 14): • Hebrews 1:14:“Are they not all ministering spirits, sent out to render service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation?”

  14. Main thesis #1 (vv. 4, 14): • Hebrews 1:14: “Are they not all ministering spirits, sent out to render service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation?” • 1 Corinthians 6:3: “Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more matters of this life?”

  15. Outline • Introduction/Launch: • Main thesis #1 (v. 4): • Old Testament support (vv. 5-14): • Application:

  16. Quotation Correspondence6 of 7 from the Psalms

  17. Quotation CorrespondenceThe Eternal Son born into flesh Acts 4:25: “The Holy Spirit, through the mouth of our father David Thy servant, didst say: ‘Why did the Gentiles rage?”

  18. Quotation CorrespondenceThe Eternal Son ruling on David’s Throne

  19. Quotation CorrespondenceThe Eternal Son, God’s Radiant Glory

  20. Quotation CorrespondenceThe Eternal Son, God’s Radiant Glory

  21. Christ as the “FirstBorn” • Colossians 1:15: “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.” • Colossians 1:18: “He is also head of the body, the church; and He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead.” • Revelation 1:5: “And from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead.” -------------------- • Hebrews 12:23: “To the general assembly and church of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven.”

  22. Quotation CorrespondenceThe Eternal Son, God’s Radiant Glory

  23. 7 Primary Excellencies of Christ • The Final and Ultimate Revelation. • The Sole Heir & Favorite Son. • The Maker of Everything – hands on. • The Effulgent Glory. • The Exact Character. • The Maintainer of every molecule. • The Sin-Bearing Son. • The Positioned High King.

  24. Quotation CorrespondenceThe Eternal Son, God’s Radiant Glory

  25. Quotation CorrespondenceThe God-King w/ God’s Attributes

  26. Quotation CorrespondenceThe Eternal Son Maintains All • The Final and Ultimate Revelation. • The Sole Heir & Favorite Son. • The Maker of Everything – hands on. • The Effulgent Glory. • The Exact Character. • The Maintainer of every molecule. • The Sin-Bearing Son. • The Positioned High King.

  27. Outline • Review: • Main thesis #1 (vv. 4, 14): • Old Testament support (vv. 5-14): • Application:

  28. Main Applications • The Son is Everything. • If you love the Son, you are a son and you get everything. • If you reject the son, you are nothing and lose everything. • You are now higher than angels, and they assist you in ministry!!!

  29. Soli Deo Gloria!!!

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