WOW class at First Baptist, Paducah..
Sunday, September 7, we had an exciting time in the study of Hebrews chapter one. I look forward to our next session on September 14 as we look at Hebrews 2:1-4. Only four verses but these four verses are very important to our study as we examine "a great salvation".
Please read the material in your personal study guide, session 2 and Shepherd's Notes Pages 16 - 19.
A key question in verse 3 is "How shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation?" Comment from Shepherd's notes on page 16:
"This question calls believers to moral alertness and spiritual watchfulness. It warns against laziness. It reminds believers not to ignore the salvation God has given, is giving, and will give to those who trust and obey."
The term salvation as it is used in the New Testament means "deliverance". As stated in the Explore the Bible Commentary, page 26, "The related verb means "to rescue from danger or destruction" and is used in the New Testament for deliverance from the bondage of sin." This is the basic meaning of the word salvation but there is so much more as we review the doctrines that are associated with salvation.
Hebrews 1:1 In this verse the writer of Hebrews exhorts us to pay attention to what we have heard and do not drift away. In your personal study guide on page 22, is the following question for you to answer: What situations potentially cause a person to drift when it comes to following Christ and obeying Him? Think about your answer and take a personal inventory of your spiritual life.
A great salvation: there are many major doctrines that are included in salvation. As believers, we need to be reminded of these so that we have a deeper understanding of why the writer of Hebrews used the phrase "a great salvation." When I read the twelve doctrines that were listed in the notes of Henry Morris Study Bible I was truly amazed, enlighten, and reminded that we really do have "a great salvation". I will share these with you:
Atonement: Leviticus 17:11
Substitution: Isaiah 53:5
Imputation: Romans 4:6-8
Propitiation I John 2:2
Redemption I Peter 1:18
Remission Acts 10:43
Justification Romans 3:28
Adoption Ephesians 1:5
Reconciliation Romans 5:10-11
Regeneration Titus 3:5
Sanctification Hebrews 10:9-10
Glorification Romans 8:30
I only listed one verse for each of these doctrines but of course there are many references for each of these. When we look at these doctrines individually, they have significant meaning to believers but when we consider that all of these are included in our salvation, it can certainly broaden our perception of salvation.
Please plan to attend our study session on Sunday. This session is going to be awesome as we reflect on "a great salvation". I look forward to seeing you as we fellowship together and receive nourishment from the revelation of God's word. Do not miss out on the blessings that God has for you in this study in the book of Hebrews. Our class time begins at 9:50 AM.
Monday, September 8, 2014
Thursday, September 4, 2014
The Superiority of the Son of God
WOW class at First Baptist at Paducah, Ky.
Here we go into a new study of God's Word. This past Sunday, August 31, 2014, our class looked at introduction information of the Book of Hebrews which included: author, recipient, date written, style, culture of the area at the time of writing, relevance to the believer today.
Now, we are ready to begin our research in this marvelous study of the Superiority of the Son of God. Therefore, our lesson for Sunday, September 7, 2014, will be chapter one. The writer of Hebrews gives us doctrinal statements in the first four verses of this chapter. Then in verses 5 -14, he supports those statements with old Testament scripture passages. These passages are very important so take the time to read them and note the reference to each passage.
From Shepherd's Notes page 13 he gives a great summary statement.
"The Hebrew prophets had been God's spokesmen who uniquely brought the word to his chosen people. No longer now must God's message be relayed through the prophets. It now comes directly through the Son, who is "the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word"(1:3)."
After the writer of Hebrews mentions the prophets, he next compares the superiority of Jesus over the angels. God's angels are ministering spirits sent out to serve those who inherit salvation. What do you know about angels?
Angels are mentioned in the Bible over 300 times. These created spirits have power, knowledge, and presence. According to William Barclay in his commentary on the book of Hebrews he writes on page 11:
"There was one danger which the writer of Hebrews wished at all costs to avoid. The doctrine of angels is a very lovely thing; but it has one danger.
It puts a series of being between man and God. It introduces a series of beings, other than Jesus, through whom man makes approach to God. That is clearly seen in the Jewish belief that the angels brought God's message to men and that the angels brought men's prayers to God. In Christianity there is no need for anyone else in between. Because of Jesus and what Jesus did we have direct access to God."
On Sunday in our group time we will look at some of the teachings about angels. They are powerful spirit beings and they have a place in this universe. Understanding how mighty and powerful the angels are then comparing the power and might of Jesus we can know that Jesus is so far superior to the realm of angels.
I plan to see each of you Sunday. Remember we are back to the regular time. Sunday School time begins at 9:50 A.M.
Here we go into a new study of God's Word. This past Sunday, August 31, 2014, our class looked at introduction information of the Book of Hebrews which included: author, recipient, date written, style, culture of the area at the time of writing, relevance to the believer today.
Now, we are ready to begin our research in this marvelous study of the Superiority of the Son of God. Therefore, our lesson for Sunday, September 7, 2014, will be chapter one. The writer of Hebrews gives us doctrinal statements in the first four verses of this chapter. Then in verses 5 -14, he supports those statements with old Testament scripture passages. These passages are very important so take the time to read them and note the reference to each passage.
From Shepherd's Notes page 13 he gives a great summary statement.
"The Hebrew prophets had been God's spokesmen who uniquely brought the word to his chosen people. No longer now must God's message be relayed through the prophets. It now comes directly through the Son, who is "the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word"(1:3)."
After the writer of Hebrews mentions the prophets, he next compares the superiority of Jesus over the angels. God's angels are ministering spirits sent out to serve those who inherit salvation. What do you know about angels?
Angels are mentioned in the Bible over 300 times. These created spirits have power, knowledge, and presence. According to William Barclay in his commentary on the book of Hebrews he writes on page 11:
"There was one danger which the writer of Hebrews wished at all costs to avoid. The doctrine of angels is a very lovely thing; but it has one danger.
It puts a series of being between man and God. It introduces a series of beings, other than Jesus, through whom man makes approach to God. That is clearly seen in the Jewish belief that the angels brought God's message to men and that the angels brought men's prayers to God. In Christianity there is no need for anyone else in between. Because of Jesus and what Jesus did we have direct access to God."
On Sunday in our group time we will look at some of the teachings about angels. They are powerful spirit beings and they have a place in this universe. Understanding how mighty and powerful the angels are then comparing the power and might of Jesus we can know that Jesus is so far superior to the realm of angels.
I plan to see each of you Sunday. Remember we are back to the regular time. Sunday School time begins at 9:50 A.M.
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