College Press Bible Study Textbook Series
Hebrews 1 - Introduction
Chapter OneTrue or False
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When God spoke to the men in the Old Testament, He made his way known in just one way.
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The revelation of Christ came at the end of certain days.
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Christ was present at the time of creation.
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The author of the Hebrew letter states in this chapter that now Christ is preaching to the souls in prison.
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This epistle points out that since Christ came into this world as man, we have abundant evidence that Christ is mutable (changeable).
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There is only one kind of angel, those that serve the devil.
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Jesus loved righteousness and hated iniquity, according to the Hebrew letter, and therefore He asked His angels to sit at His right hand.
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One way Christ is superior to the angels is in His name.
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In spite of the fact that we have just one Old Testament, Hebrews speaks of God speaking in divers portions.
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Jesus sat down at the right hand of God prior to the atonement, according to Hebrews.
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Since Christ was begotten of the Father, we may assume that Christ came into existence after God had made the heavens and the earth.
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Malachi was the last prophet through whom God has spoken.
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This epistle speaks of the earth growing old.
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A vision was one method God used to speak in the Old Testament, but He has never used the method since.
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The prophets, priests and kings were anointed in the Old Testament, but we have no mention of anointing in this chapter.
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Since Christ assisted God in creation, and in Him all things exist, He is the only person who ever lived who did not look forward to an inheritance.
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Since the world and the heavens are to perish, Christ's throne will not be forever, for His throne will not have anything upon which to rest.
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Christ's enemies are to be considered as candidates for Christ's footstools.
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The name God is a name that belongs only to Jehovah.
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The Son can be spoken of as being a reflection of God's glory.
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Revelation of God has been progressive.
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The heirs of salvation have angels serving them as ministering spirits.
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The world is growing old, and as a garment it shall be changed.
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The sceptre of Christ is spoken of as a sceptre of righteousness,
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This chapter speaks of God working with His hands.
SUMMARY OF CHAPTER ONE
God's final word to man was spoken through His Son, although He had revealed His word through the prophets in the ancient times. The superiority of this last message is related to the superiority of the One through whom it was revealed, Seven points of His superior excellence are given:
(1)
Heir of all things.
(2)
Creator of the world.
(3)
The effulgence of God's glory.
(4)
The image of His substance.
(5)
The One who upholds all things.
(6)
The One who made purification for sins.
(7)
The One exalted to the right hand of the throne of God.
The Son is greater than angels, as indicated by the name which He inheritedthe name Son.
A series of Old Testament quotations proves His superiority. No angel was ever called Son. They were commanded to worship the firstborn, for they are ministering servants.
The Son is King eternal, and righteousness characterizes His reign. The things which He created will be changed like a garment that grows old, but He will remain the same. He will conquer all His enemies, while angels will serve those who shall inherit salvation.
Preliminary Discussion of Chapter Two
The first chapter is an exaltation of God's revelation.
1.
God tried to speak to man in several manners.
A.
God, being what He is, was obligated to reveal Himself.
B.
In His love, He sent prophets and angels to teach man.
2.
After every effort He finally sent His Son.
A.
Chapter one is an exaltation of Christ and His message.
B.
He is not merely a prophet or an angel.
1.
He is heir of all. Hebrews 1:2.
2.
He made the world. Hebrews 1:2.
3.
He is the brightness of God's glory, and the image of His substance. Hebrews 1:3.
4.
He upholdeth all things. Hebrews 1:3.
5.
He brought purification.
6.
He is seated.
7.
He is superior to angels.
8.
He has a greater name than they.
9.
He was begotten in the resurrection.
10.
All angels shall adore Him. Hebrews 1:6.
11.
He has an eternal throne.
12.
He has the sceptre of righteousness. Hebrews 1:8.
13.
He was anointed with the oil of gladness above all.
14.
All other things perish, but years shall not fail Him.
3.
Some have allowed themselves to slip and fall after hearing other revelations. How awful for us to neglect this great revelation !
A.
A more earnest heed should be given to the things that we have heard.
B.
Simply because God makes such great efforts to love and win man, man should not place the responsibility on God for man's salvation.
4.
Notice how personal this Chapter Two is.
A.
We ought to give more earnest heed.
B.
Things we have heard. Hebrews 1:1.
C.
We drift away. Hebrews 1:2.
D.
We escape. Hebrews 1:3.
E.
We neglect. Hebrews 1:3.
5.
In an exegesis class we take verses apart to find the truth and depth of truth by studying words, phrases, verses. There is danger here; however. Note these admonitions:
A.
Don-'t lose sight of the greatness of God's Word.
B.
See the whole revelationsee it as a unit.
C.
Study the outline of the book so that you will see the purpose and plan of the book.
6.
In Chapter Two, verses one and four, we have a great warning because we have a great salvation.
A.
The warning is of the danger of slipping and neglecting from which there is no escape.
B.
The danger is illustrated by the judgment of God in the Old Testament.
C.
If God punished for neglect in the Old Testament, how much more sore will be His judgment for neglect of His Son.
7.
In verse one, we have an exhortation to give earnest heed.
A.
We must not be careless, indifferent.
B.
If this is God's final revelation and His supreme effort to win man, we must not take it lightly.