OUTLINE:
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
Godly Encouragement
Encouragement often begins with pointing out a weakness (or at least examining oneself for the possibility of weakness). When properly given, encouragement should come across as constructive. Humble people accept godly encouragement, arrogant people reject it.
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Godly Encouragement
Encouragement often begins with pointing out a weakness (or at least examining oneself for the possibility of weakness). When properly given, encouragement should come across as constructive. Humble people accept godly encouragement, arrogant people reject it.
The 5 Warnings to the Congregation in Hebrews
– The peril of ignoring the veracity of the Word as delivered by the Son of God. (Heb 2:1-4)
– The peril of refusing to believe God’s Word. (Heb 3:7-19)
– The peril of falling away from the faith. (Heb 5:11-6:12)
– The peril of disloyalty to Christ. (Heb 10:19-39)
– The peril of refusing God’s grace. (Heb 12:14-29)Jn 1:14
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
The 5 Warnings to the Congregation in Hebrews
– The peril of ignoring the veracity of the Word as delivered by the Son of God. (Heb 2:1-4)
– The peril of refusing to believe God’s Word. (Heb 3:7-19)
– The peril of falling away from the faith. (Heb 5:11-6:12)
– The peril of disloyalty to Christ. (Heb 10:19-39)
– The peril of refusing God’s grace. (Heb 12:14-29)