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God’s Plan
Only through death can there be new life (just as a seed that goes into the ground, dies, and bears new life). Believers must die and then be raised to a new life in Christ. (Jn 12:23-26; 1Co 15:35-49)
Gal 5:24
And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
The Rhetoric in Hebrews
– Prologue: v1:1-4
– Thematic Statement: v1:5-4:16
– Statement of Plausibility: ch5-6
– Demonstration of Proof: v7:1-10:18
– Closing Inspiration: v10:19-13:25His Precious Person
Christ IS our assurance of faith! God’s whole plan; His whole Book, is about HIM! Jn 5:39, Lk 24:27,44
Heb 1:1-2
Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.
Jn 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
Peace Be With You, Believer!
“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” – the Apostle Paul’s repetitive opening greeting in all of his letters! – think about WHY!
The Rhetoric in Hebrews
– Prologue: v1:1-4
– Thematic Statement: v1:5-4:16
– Statement of Plausibility: ch5-6
– Demonstration of Proof: v7:1-10:18
– Closing Inspiration: v10:19-13:25