Saved by the Gospel

One of the more interesting, yet least spoken of, characters in the Old Testament is the priest and king, Melchisedec. This portion of Hebrews shows that, just as the priesthood of Melchisedec was superior to the Levitical priesthood, Christians today are served by a great high priest, Jesus Christ.

Hope is a great motivator. Our hope of heaven motivates us to stay faithful in our adherence to the gospel.

Despite what many teach the Bible clearly teaches it is possible for a Christian to forfeit his salvation. This portion of Hebrews warns of the consequences of doing so.

It is a sad situation when children fail to grow as expected. As our heavenly Father, God is disappointed when Christians fail to grow as they ought.

Under the Law of Moses, the High Priest was held in high esteem as he played an important role. This section of Hebrews stresses how the priesthood of Christ is far superior to the priest under the old law.

In this lesson, the writer encourages his readers to remain faithful. He warns them of te danger of falling short of the rest God has promised to his children.

We all long for the rest that awaits us - our home in heaven. In this study, the writer encourages us to persevere in striving for that rest.

In this lesson, the writer stresses how Christ is so much better than the angels.

The book of Hebrews was written to Christians who had converted from Judaism. As they were being tempted to go back into Judaism, the writer encourages them to stay faithful.

The word faith, as used in the New Testament, often refers to an individual's faith.  An individual's level of trust.  We can read of strong faith (such as that of the woman in Matthew 15 who went to Jesus, asking that her daughter be healed). We can also read of weak, or little, faith (such as those in Matthew chapter 8 who, while out on a boat and caught in a storm, were afraid they would perish.)

At other times, the word faith refers to the collective body of teachings found within the New Testament. The system of faith.   Acts 6:7 speaks of those who were obedient to the faith.  Galatians 1:23 speaks of Paul preaching the faith.  Christians have a responsibility to defend the faith.  Jude 3.

There is one faith.  Ephesians 4:5. That's singular.  You may hear someone, in describing another person, say "He is of the Baptist faith" or "He is of the Methodist faith." The Bible never speaks of a multiplicity of faiths. Only when we discard the teachings and traditions of men, and instead follow the one faith, the one body of teachings found within