Insights
The Role of Faith in Salvation
📖 “God wants Christians to do right and live a holy life, getting as far away from sin as possible.”
🏃♀️ Christians should strive to distance themselves from sin and run the race of faith with patience.
🙏 Understanding the simple gospel message and having faith in the blood of Christ brings assurance of salvation, and it is important to strive to live a righteous life after being saved.
🙌 Looking unto Jesus as the author and finisher of our faith brings joy and assurance of salvation.
😇 Jesus emphasizes the importance of God’s discipline for true Christians, stating that “whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.”
🩸 The importance of trusting in the blood of Christ, as it speaks to us today, rather than relying on the law.
The Sacrifice and Redemption of Jesus
💔 Jesus Christ endured unimaginable pain and suffering on the cross, including nails in his hands and feet, a crown of thorns, and being whipped, all for the joy of saving humanity.
😇 The joy that Jesus experienced on the cross was not in the moment, but in the future salvation of many people.
🙏 Jesus’ sinless nature makes him a unique and powerful substitute for sinners, offering a path to God through his sacrifice.
🩸 Through the blood of Jesus, God sees us as righteous and justified, regardless of our past sins.
💪 Jesus shed his blood for our sins, demonstrating the ultimate sacrifice and serving as an example of resistance against sin.
The Foundation of Christianity
💉 The book of Hebrews lays the foundation of modern Christianity, emphasizing the importance of faith in the blood atonement of Jesus Christ.
📖 The author, Paul, highlights the eternal nature of salvation through Christ and the role of faith in obeying the gospel.
📖 The book of Hebrews has a triple application, addressing the Jews of that time, believers today, and Jews during the tribulation period.
Summary
TLDR: The book of Hebrews emphasizes salvation through faith in Jesus’ blood atonement, encourages obedience to the gospel, and prepares believers for Jesus’ return by urging them to live a godly life, endure suffering, and trust in God’s correction and discipline.
- 📚 The book of Hebrews emphasizes salvation through faith in Jesus’ blood atonement, encourages obedience to the gospel, and discusses the failure of the Jews to inherit the land due to disobedience, ultimately preparing believers for Jesus’ return.
1.1 The speaker emphasizes the importance of the book of Hebrews in laying the foundation of modern Christianity, specifically the doctrine of salvation through faith in the blood atonement of Jesus, and criticizes those who deny Paul as the author of Hebrews.
1.2 Paul is believed to have written the book of Hebrews, as it aligns with his teachings on eternal security and the importance of the blood atonement for salvation, which was significant in the Jewish context.
1.3 The book of Hebrews explains that salvation is obtained through faith in the blood atonement of Christ, as opposed to the sacrificial blood of animals, and emphasizes the importance of obedience to the gospel.
1.4 The speaker discusses the Jews’ failure to inherit the land due to their disobedience and speculates on whether Jesus would come back in different years, but ultimately concludes that Jesus did not come back and Jerusalem was destroyed in 70 AD.
1.5 Paul wrote the book of Hebrews to encourage Hebrews to trust in the blood of Christ and be prepared for his imminent return, emphasizing the importance of faith and good works, and referring to the witnesses of faith mentioned in chapter 11.
1.6 To successfully complete the race set before us, we must strive to live righteously and resist sin.
- 📚 Christians should strive to live a godly life, departing from sin, as it is what God desires; Paul urges Jews and Christians to lay aside every weight and sin, running the race with patience; repentance means a change of direction and mind, not just feeling sorry; salvation is through faith in the blood atonement of Christ, not by ceasing from sin or relying on works.
2.1 After being saved by faith, Christians should strive to live a godly and holy life, departing from sin, as it is what God desires from them.
2.2 We should strive to distance ourselves from sin, as it is what God desires, and this is referred to as fighting the good fight of faith; Paul addresses the Jews in chapter 12, urging them to do the same, and this message can also be applied to Christians, emphasizing the importance of laying aside every weight and sin, and running the race with patience.
2.3 Lordship salvation teaches that you must stop sinning when you come to Christ, but the Apostle Paul acknowledges his own struggles with sin and emphasizes the need to crucify the flesh as Christians.
2.4 To be saved, one must trust in the blood atonement of Christ, not necessarily cease from sinning, as repentance does not mean quitting sinning according to the true gospel of salvation.
2.5 Repentance, in the context of salvation, means a change of direction and a change of mind, not just feeling sorry for something.
2.6 To be saved, one must hear and understand the gospel, believe in the blood atonement of Christ, and not rely on works or repentance for salvation.
- 🙏 Jesus endured immense pain and suffering on the cross, including being nailed, whipped, and wearing a thorn crown, for the joy of saving humanity and to teach us to put others before ourselves.
3.1 Looking unto Jesus, the author of our faith, who became the author of eternal salvation for those who obey Him by obeying the gospel.
3.2 Many people try to save themselves and earn their way into heaven, but salvation comes from trusting in the work of Christ, who endured the cross for our sins and is now seated at the right hand of God.
3.3 Jesus Christ endured immense pain and suffering on the cross, including being nailed in his hands and feet, whipped with a cat-o’-nine-tails, and wearing a thorn crown, but he did it for the joy of saving humanity.
3.4 Jesus endured the cross for the joy of saving people and the future joy in heaven over sinners repenting.
3.5 Christianity is unique because it teaches to put others before oneself, unlike any other religion, and Jesus experienced shame on the cross by being stripped naked in front of others.
3.6 Jesus endured the shame and suffering of being naked on the cross for the sins of the world, while people mocked and made fun of him.
- 💪 Endure suffering and contradiction of sinners, accept God’s atonement, remember Jesus’ sacrifice, and strive against sin to find salvation and joy in heaven.
4.1 Endure the suffering and contradiction of sinners in order to bring salvation and find joy in heaven.
4.2 Jesus, who never sinned, died on the cross as a just man to save sinners like us.
4.3 Salvation is not achieved through personal efforts, but by accepting God’s atonement and imputed righteousness, allowing Him to see us through the blood of Christ.
4.4 Always remember and consider what Jesus did for us, shedding his blood for our sins, so that we don’t become prideful and weary in our minds, just as the Jews were told in the book of Hebrews.
4.5 During the Tribulation Period, the Jews will be urged to read the New Testament and realize that Jesus was the Messiah, leading them to strive against sin even unto death.
- 📖 God’s message in Hebrews applies to all believers, emphasizing the importance of not fainting or despising God’s correction, and the need for self-judgment and discipline as sons of God.
5.1 God’s message in the book of Hebrews applies to the Jews of the early church, to us today, and to the Jews during the tribulation, emphasizing the importance of not fainting or being weary in our minds and not despising the Lord’s chastening.
5.2 Paul quotes Job 5:17 in Hebrews 12:5, emphasizing the importance of not despising God’s correction, but it is unclear who originally said the quote.
5.3 Jesus discusses the concept of being a true Christian and emphasizes the importance of self-judgment and discipline from God for his sons.
5.4 When you get saved, you become a son of God, as stated in John 1:12, and this applies to both the early Jews and the church today.
5.5 If you are a Christian, God will discipline you for your sins in this life, as salvation cannot be lost but rewards in heaven can be.
5.6 When a person is saved, they receive the Holy Spirit and are sealed until the day of redemption, so they should strive against sin and not grieve the Holy Spirit, but if they do sin, they will feel bad about it and can expect God’s discipline.
- 📜 Being born out of wedlock is not the child’s fault, but rather the parents’ fault, and it is shameful that they don’t care about their sin, but there is hope for those who were born out of wedlock, as shown by the story of King David.
6.1 A bastard, in biblical context, refers to a child born out of wedlock without a legitimate father or mother, and the term is used by the speaker to describe someone who pretends to be a Christian but is not.
6.2 In the past, divorce and having a child out of wedlock were considered shameful, but in today’s society, people are less concerned about these things.
6.3 Being born out of wedlock is not the child’s fault, but rather the parents’ fault, and it is shameful that they don’t care about their sin, but there is good news for those who were born out of wedlock.
6.4 A man in the Bible who was a bastard was not allowed to enter the congregation for 10 generations, but from that line, King David emerged, showing that God takes note of people’s actions and they will be held accountable.
6.5 Committing fornication and producing a bastard child is a shameful act that Christians should avoid, although God can still use those who are bastards.
6.6 An anecdote is shared about a child born out of wedlock and how despite the parents getting married, the grandmother still looked down on the child, emphasizing the importance of not producing illegitimate children.
- 📖 Stay faithful and avoid sin, as God disciplines us for our own good; in the tribulation, choose peace and holiness, not taking the mark of the beast, to avoid losing salvation and becoming bitter like Esau.
7.1 Get married and stay married, as God hates divorce, fornication, and adultery, and if you’re a Christian and never face chastisement for your sins, you may not truly be saved, as God chastises us for our own good, just like a father disciplines his children to prevent them from becoming wicked and sinful.
7.2 The father’s role is to correct the children and the children should respect their fathers, which can be applied to both God and the church, as well as the Jews in the tribulation who will suffer for rejecting their Messiah.
7.3 Discipline is necessary for our growth and righteousness, even though it may be unpleasant, and we should strive to make our paths straight.
7.4 In the tribulation period, it is important to have peace, holiness, and not take the mark of the beast in order to not fail the grace of God and be saved.
7.5 Losing salvation is a result of taking the mark of the beast, which is warned against in order to avoid becoming bitter and angry towards others, as bitterness not only troubles oneself but also affects those around them.
7.6 Esau serves as an example of a carnal Christian who, like those in the tribulation period, forsakes their birthright and takes the mark of the beast, resulting in their rejection and damnation.
- 📜 Paul urges Jews not to fear God’s words, referencing Moses at Mount Sinai, while emphasizing the importance of trusting in Jesus’ blood and the significance of Mount Zion and the church.
8.1 The speaker discusses how the book of Hebrews refers to Mount Sinai and the events that occurred there with Moses.
8.2 Paul is urging the Jews not to be afraid of God’s words, referencing the story of Moses at Mount Sinai where the people were scared of God’s thunderous voice, and he believes that the book of Hebrews is inspired by God.
8.3 Moses and others were scared when God spoke, but the speaker is excited for the rapture and looks forward to hearing the words.
8.4 Jesus is the author and finisher of faith, and the importance of trusting in his blood is discussed in relation to Mount Zion and the church.
