B. The covenant is the marriage covenant that remains INSIDE the Torah. 8 For finding fault with them (the people of the first marriage), he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant (marriage) with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah: 9 Not according... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 8:1-7 … Drawing lines in the Sand… part 1
Paul is getting ready to use some very exacting terms in this next portion of his letter to his brethren abroad. As nouns, the difference between 'Priest' and 'Rabbi' is this: A Priest is a religious clergyman who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple, while a Rabbi is a... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 7:1-28 … Laying the foundations.
7:1 For this Melchisedec (The never ending King of Righteousness), king of Salem (King of Complete Peace), priest (sanctified) of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him; John 8:58 Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am. In this... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 6:9-20 … Focus on the prize.
Paul has been very focused on the problems associated with walking away from the faith. Here he transitions to those still in the faith. Oft times we are discouraged in our faith walk, Paul included, and he wants us to know the power and the promise of our faith. 9 But, beloved, we are persuaded (convinced)... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 6:4-8
Hebrews 6:4-5 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened*, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers** of the Holy Ghost, And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, *G5346 φημί phemi (fee-miy) v. to disclose or reveal one's thoughts (as... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 6:1-3 … part 3 … resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment.
Hebrews 6:1-3 "Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. And this... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 6:1-3 … pt.2…. baptism and laying of hands.
Hebrews 6:1-3 "Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. And this... Continue Reading →
A personal PSA…
So... in some of my prior posts I have mentioned my wife and her fight with cancer. She has been more than courageous throughout the entire process. She has fought depression and pain, illness and the chaos of the pandemic, all while fighting for her very life. She never missed a day of work that... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 6:1-3 … pt.1…. repentance and Dead Works.
Hebrews 6:1-3 "Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. And this... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 1:18-27
18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. Matthew 22:29 "Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God." Paul is coming to draw a line in the sand.... Continue Reading →
Berean Breadcrumbs 