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Salvation through faith, not works
📖 Jesus is referred to as an apostle by the Apostle Paul, highlighting his role and significance within the early church.
💔 Paul boldly accuses the Jews of killing Jesus, risking his own life in the process.
🤯 The Apostle Paul’s first evangelistic message emphasizes that Moses doesn’t save, Jesus does, and the law won’t save anymore.
💥 Paul boldly challenges the Jews’ belief in Moses and the law, proclaiming that Jesus is the path to salvation.
🙏 The Apostle Paul challenges the belief that salvation comes through following the Old Testament law, emphasizing that forgiveness of sins comes through faith, not works.
😱 The consequences of not believing Paul’s message were portrayed as severe, with the threat of eternal damnation in hell.
🙏 The Apostle Paul preached that salvation is by faith alone, not by works, emphasizing the importance of trusting in the blood atonement of Christ.
📖 Paul’s revelation from God emphasized that salvation is by grace through faith alone, not by keeping the law, which was accepted by the early apostles.
🙏 Salvation was initially intended for the Jews, but when they rejected their Messiah, it opened the door for Gentiles to receive salvation, serving as a source of hope and inspiration.
🙏 The message of Paul emphasizes that we are justified by faith, not by works, and it is just as if we had never sinned when we trust in Jesus Christ.
💉 The blood of Jesus Christ is described as the payment for the sins of the whole world, emphasizing the universal significance of his sacrifice.
Jesus’ significance and role in the Christian faith
📖 The book of Hebrews exalts Jesus Christ, calling him an apostle and high priest, emphasizing his significance in the Christian faith.
🙌 Jesus is called God in Hebrews 1:8, emphasizing his divinity and reinforcing the belief in the Trinity.
🤔 Jesus is referred to as the “captain of salvation” and the “faithful high priest” in the book of Hebrews, highlighting his important roles in the lives of believers.
💡 Jesus is portrayed as the Apostle, the high priest, and the Anointed One (Messiah), emphasizing his significance and role in the Jewish faith.
Contrasting Moses and Jesus
🤔 Moses versus Jesus: The theme of Hebrews chapter three explores the contrast between following Moses and following Jesus, emphasizing that salvation is through Jesus, not through the law.
📖 The comparison between Moses and Jesus is a central theme in the book of Hebrews, as seen in Paul’s first public preaching in Acts 13:39.
Summary
TLDR: The key idea of the video is that salvation comes through faith in Jesus and his finished work on the cross, not through following the Old Testament law or works.
- 📜 The speaker discusses the comparison between Moses and Jesus in Hebrews 3, emphasizing salvation through Jesus and the shift from Jews to Gentiles in preaching, with the term “Christian” meaning Christ-like.
1.1 The speaker discusses chapter 3 of the book of Hebrews, specifically comparing Moses and Jesus, and presents evidence that the Apostle Paul wrote the book of Hebrews.
1.2 The emphasis in early Christianity shifted from who Jesus is to what Jesus did, specifically his justification and sacrifice through shedding his blood, and in the book of Acts, it is revealed that Jesus is also considered an apostle.
1.3 The theme of Hebrews chapter three is the comparison between Moses and Jesus, with the speaker emphasizing that salvation is through Jesus and not through the law.
1.4 The book of Acts shows the progression of preaching from Jews to Gentiles, with a pivotal moment being the rejection of Jesus by the Jewish people, leading to a shift in focus towards Gentiles, but ultimately, after the rapture, God will return to dealing with Israel as a nation.
1.5 The term “Christian” means Christ-like, and in Acts chapter 11, the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch because they claimed to be followers of Christ, who is the Messiah.
1.6 Peter is also known as Simon and Cephas, and in verse 3 it is mentioned that they laid their hands on someone after fasting, praying, and ministering to the Lord.
- 📜 Paul, sent by the Holy Spirit, preaches to Jews and Gentiles, emphasizing Jesus as the Savior who fulfilled God’s promise, accusing the Jews of killing him but God raising him from the dead, aligning with his message in the book of Hebrews.
2.1 Barnabas and Saul are sent out by the Holy Spirit to preach, starting with the Jews before moving on to the Gentiles.
2.2 Paul goes to the synagogue to preach to the Jews, and in Acts chapter 13, his preaching sounds similar to the book of Hebrews, suggesting that Paul is the author of Hebrews.
2.3 David was chosen by God to be the king and Jesus is the savior who died for the world, fulfilling God’s promise.
2.4 Paul accuses the Jews of killing Jesus, despite there being no reason for his death, but God raised him from the dead.
2.5 The speaker discusses how the promise made to the fathers has been fulfilled through Jesus, as written in the second Psalm.
2.6 Paul quotes Psalm chapter 2 in his preaching in Acts chapter 13, which aligns with the message he wrote in the book of Hebrews, making it clear that he is the author of Hebrews.
- 📜 Paul preaches the importance of believing in Jesus for salvation, confronting the Jews about their reliance on the law of Moses and urging them to believe in Jesus instead, attracting the attention of Gentiles who were seeking salvation through Judaism.
3.1 Paul is the author of the book of Hebrews and in Acts 13, he preaches about the importance of believing in Jesus for salvation.
3.2 Paul preaches forgiveness of sins through Jesus Christ as the sacrifice and blood atonement, tying it to the comparison between Moses and Jesus in Hebrews 3.
3.3 Believers are justified by faith in Jesus Christ, not by following the law of Moses.
3.4 Paul confronts the Jews in their synagogue, telling them that their belief in Moses and the law will lead them to hell, and instead urges them to believe in Jesus for salvation, causing the Jews to leave but attracting the attention of Gentiles who were present.
3.5 Before Jesus came, Gentiles had to rely on the law and seek salvation through Judaism, as only the Jews had the true God, and many Gentiles turned to the law and the Jews for salvation.
- 📜 Salvation comes through faith in Jesus, not through following the Old Testament law or works, as preached by Paul and accepted by the early apostles.
4.1 To be saved, one no longer needs to follow the Old Testament law or be circumcised, as forgiveness of sins comes through faith, not works.
4.2 Many Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, but when the Jews saw the multitudes, they became envious and spoke against Paul, so Paul turned to the Gentiles who were glad and believed in the message.
4.3 Paul’s message was harsh, equivalent to walking into a false church and proclaiming their false gospel, Bible, and teaching, warning of damnation.
4.4 Paul preached to the Jews that Moses and the law cannot save them, but Jesus Christ can, and although some Jews believed, many are still blind to Jesus being the Messiah.
4.5 Paul tells the early apostles that salvation is through faith alone, not works, and they accept this message.
4.6 The early apostles, including Peter and Paul, preached that salvation comes through believing in Jesus and his actions, not through keeping the law, as revealed by God to Paul and accepted by the early apostles.
- 📚 Jesus is exalted as the Apostle and High Priest in the book of Hebrews, revealing his identity and actions, and believers no longer need earthly priests because they have Jesus as their priest in heaven.
5.1 Chapter 3 of Hebrews compares Moses and Jesus, with the speaker addressing the holy brethren, who are the Jews.
5.2 Hebrews is a book written to Jews, but there are some things that can apply to Gentiles as well, as seen in Acts chapter 13, and while the majority of the body of Christ today is Gentiles, there are still Jews in it, and salvation is now available to Gentiles through Paul’s preaching, which has provoked the Jews to jealousy.
5.3 Consider Jesus Christ, the Apostle and High Priest, as the book of Hebrews exalts and lifts him up, showing that he is the Messiah.
5.4 Jesus is referred to as an apostle, high priest, son of God, and God himself in the book of Hebrews.
5.5 Jesus is referred to as the captain of salvation, the high priest, and the faithful high priest in the book of Hebrews, which reveals both his identity and his actions.
5.6 Jesus is the high priest after the order of Melchizedek, and believers no longer need earthly priests because they have Jesus as their priest in heaven.
- 📖 Jesus is the Messiah for both Jews and Gentiles, his sacrifice on the cross fulfilled the requirement of keeping the law for salvation, and the book of Hebrews urges lost Jews to consider Jesus as their high priest and apostle for salvation.
6.1 Jesus Christ is the author of eternal salvation and the sacrifice for the whole world, including Jews and Gentiles.
6.2 Jesus is the Messiah for both Jews and Gentiles, and his sacrifice on the cross finished the requirement of keeping the law for salvation.
6.3 We are saved by faith in Jesus Christ, as stated in Acts 13:38-39, and when we believe, we are justified and forgiven of our sins, meaning that in God’s eyes, it is as if we have never sinned.
6.4 Jesus Christ is referred to as the mediator in the New Covenant, as stated by Paul in Hebrews and Timothy, emphasizing that he is the one mediator between God and humanity, having given himself as a ransom for all.
6.5 The speaker discusses the book of Hebrews, specifically focusing on how it addresses lost Jews and urges them to consider Jesus as their high priest and apostle for salvation.
6.6 The chapter discusses the comparison between Jesus and Moses, emphasizing the importance of considering Jesus as the Apostle and Priest of their profession, particularly addressing Jews who had initially believed in Jesus but later went back to the law.
- 📜 Serving Jesus means trusting in his blood for salvation and recognizing him as the Apostle, High Priest, and the Anointed One; Jesus preached about the kingdom and the importance of believing he was the Christ, and after his resurrection, his disciples spread the belief that Jesus is the Christ.
7.1 You cannot serve both Moses and Jesus, as it is either one or the other, and serving Jesus means trusting in his blood for salvation, recognizing him as the Apostle, High Priest, and the Anointed One (Messiah).
7.2 Jesus preached about the kingdom and emphasized the importance of believing that he was the Christ in his earthly ministry.
7.3 Jesus was asked if he was the Christ, and he responded by saying that it was up to others to decide.
7.4 People in the Old Testament were saved by believing that Jesus was the Christ, and after Jesus rose from the dead, his disciples were sent out to spread the belief that Jesus is the Christ.
7.5 Believing that Jesus is the Christ made you a disciple of Christ in the early part of Acts and before Jesus died in his earthly ministry.
- 📚 Believing in Jesus as the Christ and the Son of God is important, but salvation now comes through trusting in his finished work on the cross, not just by believing in his name.
8.1 The emphasis of the book of John is on the belief that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that salvation comes through believing in his sacrifice for our sins.
8.2 The early ministry before Paul was focused on whether or not Jews believed Jesus was their messiah, but now with Paul, we are saved by trusting in the finished work of Christ and the blood atonement, not just by believing Jesus is the Christ.
8.3 Believing in Jesus as the Christ and the Son of God saved people in the early book of Acts, but now we are saved by trusting in what Jesus did for us, not just by believing in his name.
8.4 Believing in the name of Christ, which means “Jehovah saves,” is necessary for salvation according to the early book of Acts and the message preached before Jesus died.
8.5 Believing in Jesus as the Son of God is not enough for salvation; one must also trust in what Jesus did on the cross, which is the message that saves both Gentiles and Jews.
8.6 We will continue discussing Moses in Chapter two next time, and I hope you understood and enjoyed the lesson.
