For followers of Jesus, we live in the tension of having two realities in our lives: a life in this world, and a promised future beyond this life. How we live in this world is a meaningful testimony of our hope for this next world. As the writer of...
Life applications are scattered throughout Hebrews, but as the writer draws near the end of his correspondence, he turns his attention to this matter intently. As we recognize Jesus’s fulfillment of our salvation, of our being reunited with God, we...
Life applications are scattered throughout Hebrews, but as the writer draws near the end of his correspondence, he turns his attention to this matter intently. As we recognize Jesus’s fulfillment of our salvation, of our being reunited with God, we...
Abel, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses (and his parents), Joshua, Rahab, Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets. Hebrews defines faith not with words, but with pictures. And these pictures of faith show men and...
Abel, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses (and his parents), Joshua, Rahab, Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets. Hebrews defines faith not with words, but with pictures. And these pictures of faith show men and...
After declaring the full extent of the work of Christ, Hebrews turns to the life implications for those who choose to become his disciples. The importance of persevering (mentioned throughout the book) weighs heavy again here, and reminds us that the...
After declaring the full extent of the work of Christ, Hebrews turns to the life implications for those who choose to become his disciples. The importance of persevering (mentioned throughout the book) weighs heavy again here, and reminds us that the...
The element of sacrifice is the hinge on which humanity’s relationship with God swings (and may be the hinge on which all relationships swing). New covenant, new law and new sanctuary are all available only if a perfect sacrifice replaces the system...