What Hebrews 1 means?
Jesus Christ is preeminent, the “heir of all things,” the Creator of “the worlds,” and “the express image” of the Father, both physically and spiritually. Jesus Christ sits on the right hand of God and holds a position superior to the angels.
Can a salt spring produce fresh water?
My brothers, this should not be. Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? My brothers, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water.
Who was Hebrews 10 written to?
To whom was it written and why? Paul wrote the Epistle to the Hebrews to encourage Jewish members of the Church to maintain their faith in Jesus Christ and not to return to their former ways (see Hebrews 10:32–38).
Who wrote Hebrews 1?
Paul the Apostle
Paul the Apostle but now widely believed to be the work of another Jewish Christian. Some traditions hold that the author may have been St. Barnabas or perhaps one of Paul’s other associates or later disciples.
What the Bible says about lying tongue?
The psalmist says to God: “You shall destroy those who speak falsehood; the LORD abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man. (Psalm 5:6). The word of God affirms this: “A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who speaks lies shall perish.” (Proverbs 19:9).
Why is the book of Hebrews so important?
It has also been described as an intricate New Testament book. Some scholars believe it was written for Jewish Christians who lived in Jerusalem. Its essential purpose was to exhort Christians to persevere in the face of persecution.
Why is the book of Hebrews called Hebrews?
(‘Hebrews’, by the way, is another appellation for God’s chosen people, that is, the people of Israel, the Jews.) These Jewish Christians for whom it was written had some knowledge of the Roman Empire, and an understanding of Greek Septuagint.
What is the sin of apostasy?
apostasy, the total rejection of Christianity by a baptized person who, having at one time professed the Christian faith, publicly rejects it. It is distinguished from heresy, which is limited to the rejection of one or more Christian doctrines by one who maintains an overall adherence to Jesus Christ.
Can a person forfeit their salvation?
We forfeit salvation when we turn from Jesus’ gospel—for it is essential for salvation. Stating it properly, Jesus’ gospel and our faith in his gospel are essential. Jesus and his gospel are both narrow and wide. We embrace Jesus’ gospel by faith to become saved, and that makes it narrow.