Introduction After declaring the superiority of the Son and the finality of the revelation which came through Him, the author of Hebrews demonstrates Christ’s superiority to angels. Why the author of Hebrews mentions Christ’s superiority to angels? Christ’s superiority to the prophets is well understood because the prophets spoke of Christ and Christ, in His [...]
Introduction The Book of Hebrews is a book of the preeminence of Christ. The word ‘preeminence’ means ‘supremacy, primacy, incomparable.’ This means Christ is the Supreme; Christ is the Greatest. Christ is the greatest Prophet, Priest, and King. The author, whom I believe is the Apostle Paul, wrote this letter to the ‘Hebrews’, who are [...]
Introduction Today is one of the glorious days of the Christian calendar. The resurrection of Christ gives us the reason to understand that our faith is a reasonable faith. The Apostle Paul says, And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. And if Christ be not [...]
What has Christ accomplished for us on the Cross? We would say the forgiveness of our sins. Yes, it is true, but much more than that. The Lord has gained for man a right of free personal access to God Himself. The Lord has gained for man the right to offer his worship himself. If [...]
Introduction Who is a true friend? Solomon says in Proverbs 26:6-7, 9, He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage. The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. As a thorn goeth up into the hand [...]
Introduction Concluding remarks of a person is very important. It puts into perspective what he has been saying thus far. Likewise, the final saying of a man is also very important. It is the final analysis of his whole experience of life. Today we have the final words of the man Moses. The words Moses [...]
Introduction The early Christians underwent severe persecution for their faith. After the resurrection and ascension of the Lord Jesus Christ, thee were three periods of persecution suggested: (1) under Nero (AD 65); (2) under Domitian (AD 90-95); and (3) Trajan (early second century). The background of 1 Peter might be related to Nero’s persecution. In [...]
Introduction Times are not set by man, but appointed by the infinite, eternal and only wise God, the God who designed the universe, and the One who controls it. God is not only the time setter, but He also brings it to pass. In other words, He is the fulfiller of the times. In today’s [...]