Paul makes the point that you belong to the age to come by--1. Encouraging confidence of your connection to OT believers.-2. Issuing caution against carelessness.-3. Instilling comfort when faced with temptation.
Of what benefit is it to us that Jesus resurrected from the grave--1. His ressurection has justified you. -past--2. His resurretion is sanctifying you. -present--3. His resurrection will glorify you. -future-