FLESHING OUT YOUR FAITH

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What are synonyms for the word maturity?
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State To flesh-out ones faith is to build up,
strengthen and mature in their faith.
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The overall theme of Hebrews is the absolute
supremacy and sufficiency of Jesus Christ as
revealer and as mediator of Gods grace.
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Author There are varying views. Paul Paul
does not identify himself as the author which he
does in his other books. The writing style is
markedly different than Pauls style.
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Barnabus He was a Jew of the priestly tribe of
Levi (Acts 436) who was a close friend of
Pauls. He traveled with Paul on his first
missionary journey. Tertullians DePudicition, 20
(c.200) quotes from an epistle to the Hebrews
under the name of Barnabus.
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Apollos His name was first mentioned by Martin
Luther. He was Alexandrian by birth, was also a
Jewish Christian. Luke tells us that he was a
learned man, with a thorough knowledge of the
Scriptures (Acts 1824). He was also associated
with Paul in the early years of the church. (1
Cor. 112, 34-6, 22).
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Date Must have been written before the
destruction of Jerusalem and the temple in A.D.
70 because the author does not mention the
temples destruction. He also consistently uses
the Greek present tense when speaking of the
temple. (See 51-3 723, 27 83-5 96-9).
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Recipients Jewish converts who were familiar
with the Old Testament and who were being tempted
to revert to Judaism or to Judaize the Gospel.
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Theme The absolute supremacy and sufficiency of
Jesus Christ as revealer and as mediator of Gods
grace.
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Outline Prologue, 11-4 God has spoken in His Son Outline Prologue, 11-4 God has spoken in His Son Outline Prologue, 11-4 God has spoken in His Son
Part I Part II Part III
15-416 51-1039 111-1229
Gods King-Son grants honor to loyal partners Gods Priest-Son insures access into true heaven, the throne of grace Faiths response continues to see the invisible
Epilogue, 131-25 Live in expectant Gratitude Epilogue, 131-25 Live in expectant Gratitude Epilogue, 131-25 Live in expectant Gratitude
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What is the number one threat to the success of
Christian evangelism in America?
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TOLERANCE
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In a recent Newsweek/beliefnet.com poll the
question was asked, Can a good person who isnt
of your religious faith go to heaven or attain
salvation. 79 said yes.
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DISCUSSION GUIDE
1. Outline the background information of the
book of Hebrews.
a. Author- 1. Paul does not identify himself
as author. Different writing style. 2. Barnabus
Jew of the priestly tribe of Levi. Traveled
with Paul. 3. Apollos Learned man of the
Scriptures. Associated with Paul. b. Date
Before 70 A.D. because the destruction of the
temple is not referenced. c. Recipients -
Jewish Converts. d. Theme The absolute
supremacy and sufficiency of Jesus Christ as
revealer and mediator of Gods grace.
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2. How did God communicate to His people in the
Old Testament days? (Heb. 11)
He spoke through the prophets
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3. How has God communicated to Christians
since the day of the prophets? (v. 2)
He speaks through His Son, Jesus
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4. How has Christ communicated with you? (List
ways)
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5. How does the author establish the supremacy
of Christ in (vs. 3-4, 14)
Jesus is a. The radiance of His glory. b. The
exact representation of His nature. c. He upholds
all things by the Word of His power. d. He sits
at the right hand of the Father. e. He is
superior to the angels.
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6. How do these verses bring you hope to
pacify any doubt of the supremacy of Christ?
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7. What warning is given in (Heb. 21)?
To pay attention to the truth
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8. How good are you at focusing on the truth
of Christs message regardless of lifes
circumstances?
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9. What is the result of not listening or
paying attention?
Drifting away from the truth
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10. We are warned not to neglect so great a
salvation (23). What is the result of such
neglect?
Judgment for sin in our lives
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11. Does (vs. 3) seem to mean that one can lose
their salvation if they neglect it? Absolutely
not! The writer of Hebrews is addressing
Christians and was warning against losing the
glory and reward of having served the Lord
faithfully no matter what the temptation to
drift away from ones initial commitment.
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12. At what level is your current commitment?
Drifting away Neglecting Half-hearted
Fully-engaged
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13. What do you need to do to get back on track
this week?
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Avoiding The D R I F T
Step 1 D o not neglect the reading of
Gods Word Step 2 R ead Gods Word with
purpose Step 3 I nteract with other
Christians Step 4 F ervently pray when/how? Step
5 T ell others about Christ
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