Hebrews 12:8.Εἰ δὲ χωρίς ἐστε)If ye areand wish to be, etc.;χωρὶς,without, a melancholy particle.—μέτοχοι,partakers) A favourable word.—πάντες,all) all sons,Hebrews 12:7: all thewitnesses,Hebrews 12:1.—ἄρανόθοι ...
Theology Christ as champion| Hebrews 12|1-3 as an appeal through which the writer instills narrative vision in order to reorient readers WESTMINSTER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Vern S. Poythress MonkJeffrey JThis dissertation explores the way that Heb 12:1-3 uses a narrative world to instill vision in...
The first verses of Hebrews 12 are serving as a theme verse for these five Wednesdays and we’re observing that we have our own cloud of witnesses right here at GCR. There are faithful disciples of Christ right here in our own church family who have endured, persevered, fought the good ...
Hebrews 1:1-2highlights the theme of Christ's supremacy, stating, "In the past God spoke to our fathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son." The Greek term "ἐσχάτου" (eschatou) refers to "last...
God Spoke Through His Son - In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets many times and in many different ways. But now in these last
And in particular note verse 24 which says, "Do not take me away, O my God, in the midst of my days; your years go on through all generations." By the author applying these verses to Jesus he is saying that Jesus is God and Jesus is the LORD....
When life feels stressful, these favorite Bible verses will help you find comfort and assurance you need to ease your anxious spirit. Read More Be Resolute in Seeking God to Move In this passage from the book of Daniel, we learn that God moves when we diligently and humbly seek Him in ...
God is the one for whom and through whom everything exists. Therefore, while God was bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was the right time
Show 4 more verses Hebrews 3:1-2 Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession; He was faithful to Him who appointed Him, as Moses also was in all His house. Hebrews 3:7-8 Therefore, just as the Holy ...
In the last chapter we concluded with a pair of transitional verses that move from faith to endurance: "1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance ...