Tag: Hebrews

Hebrews: The Difference Between the Old and New Testaments

Under the Old Testament, an Israelite automatically became part of God’s chosen people at birth, and as they grew up they had to be taught to know the Lord.  However, the New Testament requires all who would become Christians to first be taught to know the Lord via the gospel before becoming part of God’s chosen people.  Acts provides continuous examples of people being taught about Jesus before deciding to become Christians by obeying the gospel through faith, repentance, and baptism (Acts 2:22-41; 8:12, 34-38; 10:34-38; 16:25-34; cf. Mark 16:15-16).  If you want to be a Christian, you need someone to teach you about Jesus and his plan to save you.… Read More Hebrews: The Difference Between the Old and New Testaments

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Hebrews: The Perfect High Priest

Unlike the priests under Moses’ law who “in their weakness” were sinners and thus had to offer daily sacrifices for themselves as well as for the nation (vs. 27-28), it is “fitting” that our high priest is sinless and exalted (v. 26). Thus, his sacrifice at Calvary was offered “once for all” (literally, one time for all time). Christians should thank God every day for Jesus, the perfect high priest!… Read More Hebrews: The Perfect High Priest

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Hebrews: Moses Said Nothing About Priests From Judah

Our Lord purchased the church with his own blood (Acts 20:28). He has revealed in Scripture what he wants concerning how we are saved, how we worship, and how we organize and conduct ourselves in his church. If we add anything to what he has revealed he has wanted, we sin and displease him even if he had not condemned what we do with a “Thou shalt not” (Galatians 1:6-9; Proverbs 30:6; Revelation 22:18-19). … Read More Hebrews: Moses Said Nothing About Priests From Judah

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Hebrews: The Importance Of Melchizedek

Melchizedek, described as “this man who does not have his descent from” Abraham’s descendent Levi, both received tithes from Abraham and also blessed him, the very one whom God reminds us had “received the promises” (v. 6; cf. Romans 4:13-25; Galatians 3:29; Hebrews 11:8-19; Genesis 12:1-3; 15:1ff; 17:1ff; 22:17-18).  As Hebrews points out, blessings are only given by those who are superior to those who are inferior to them (v. 7).  Thus, Melchizedek was superior to Abraham.  This would have undoubtedly raised the eyebrows of the first-century Jewish Christians who first read Hebrews. … Read More Hebrews: The Importance Of Melchizedek

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