Insights
Salvation through Jesus and the Role of the Law
📖 The Bible is not just an old history book, but a source of timeless truths that impact all of eternity.
⛪️ The tearing of the veil in the Temple symbolizes Jesus’ message to the Jews that the Old Testament practices were no longer required.
💥 “Verse 11 totally destroys any person or any denomination that teaches that you have to keep the law today to be saved.”
💔 The Old Testament law required multiple sacrifices for forgiveness of sins, while Christ’s sacrifice forgives all sins forever.
📜 “The law does not save us, and it’s amazing how ignorant people are to think that keeping the law can get them to heaven.”
💔 Many people believe that keeping the law is what saves them, but it’s important to understand that salvation comes through Jesus Christ, not through following the law.
⚖️ The concept of eternal life through Jesus Christ is highlighted, emphasizing the idea of eternal security in him.
🙏 Salvation is no longer obtained through the law, but through faith in Jesus and trusting in His blood.
📜 Jesus Christ is the better Testament, covenant, and promise, offering perfection and salvation through his finished work.
🙏 Jesus is the ultimate priest who is able to save and intercede for those who come to God through him.
🙏 Jesus Christ, as our high priest, offered sacrifice for the people once when he died on the cross, forgiving all sins in the future.
💭 The entire chapter of Hebrews is centered around Jesus, emphasizing his role as the priest and savior for believers today.
Redemption and Fulfillment of Old Testament Prophecies
🌱 Jesus Christ is seen as the promised seed of redemption in Genesis 3:15, connecting the Old Testament with the New Testament.
🧐 The intriguing theory that the Ark of the Covenant was hidden underneath Calvary by Jeremiah, and when Jesus died, his blood dripped onto the mercy seat, fulfilling the covenant of blood in the Old Testament.
Jesus’ Love and Connection with Humanity
🙏 Jesus’ decision to come down and be a part of his creation demonstrates his deep love and desire to connect with humanity.
Summary
TLDR: The key idea of the video is that Jesus Christ is the promised seed who came to redeem mankind, and he is the high priest and savior, offering salvation through faith, making the New Testament better than the Old Testament.
- 📖 Jesus is the promised seed who came to redeem mankind, and Melchizedek foreshadowed him as a figure with both the nature of God and man.
1.1 Melchizedek is discussed in Hebrews chapter seven as the forerunner to Christ, with the controversy surrounding his identity and the belief that he was Jesus Christ in a preincarnate state.
1.2 Jesus came to earth to be born of a virgin, lived 33 years without sinning, and is the promised seed mentioned in the Bible.
1.3 The name of Jesus is not mentioned in the Old Testament, but there are three instances where individuals ask God for His name and He does not reveal it, indicating that God has a son whose name is unknown.
1.4 Jesus Christ is the promised seed from Genesis 3:15 who came to redeem mankind, and through our salvation, we become sons of God.
1.5 Melchizedek was made like unto the Son of God when Jesus was born, as Jesus took on the form of a man through the seed of God the Father planted within Mary, resulting in Jesus having both the nature of God and the nature of man.
- 🔍 Ron Wyatt claims to have found the Ark of the Covenant with Jesus’ blood on it, suggesting a connection between Jesus and Melchizedek, who is believed to be Jesus in a preincarnate state, and Jesus is described as the Ancient of Days ruling for a thousand years.
2.1 Ron Wyatt claims to have found the Ark of the Covenant in Israel, with Jesus’ blood on it, suggesting that the blood shed from Jesus dripped onto the mercy seat, and while this cannot be verified, it is an interesting theory.
2.2 Melchizedek is believed to be Jesus in Hebrews 7, and some argue that he was Jesus in a preincarnate state.
2.3 Jesus is the priest and king, and the man being referred to in Hebrews 7:4 is without beginning or end, similar to the preincarnate state of Jesus in the Old Testament.
2.4 Jesus Christ, referred to as the Ancient of Days, sits on his throne in Jerusalem, as mentioned in Daniel chapter 7 verse 9, and his appearance is described with white garments, pure wool-like hair, and a fiery throne.
2.5 Jesus Christ is the Ancient of Days, always existing and ruling for a thousand years, with the correlation that Paul is making.
- 📜 Melchizedek, not from the tribe of Levi, received tithes from Abraham, showing he was a type of Jesus; the Levitical priesthood relates to promises made to Abraham, and Jesus, the seed of Abraham, shed his blood for our sins and will reign with us forever.
3.1 Melchizedek, who was not from the tribe of Levi, received tithes from Abraham and blessed him, showing that he was a type of Jesus.
3.2 The speaker discusses the concept of the Levitical priesthood and how it relates to the promises made to Abraham, emphasizing that the “he” referred to in the passage is Melchizedek, who received tithes from Abraham.
3.3 God made promises to Abraham in Genesis 12:7 and 13:15, including the promise of land and a multitude of descendants.
3.4 God promised Abraham that he would give the land of Israel, including Jerusalem, to his descendants forever, and Jesus, who is the seed of Abraham, is aware of this promise and will be a part of it.
3.5 Jesus, born of a virgin and without sin, shed his blood on the cross for our sins, and if we come to him, we will be with him forever and reign with him for a thousand years.
3.6 Jesus, represented by Melchizedek, received tithes from Abraham and blessed him, showing that Jesus still receives things through Abraham, and the lesser (Abraham) was blessed by the better (Melchizedek).
- 📜 Paul explains in Hebrews that the rejection of the Messiah by Israel led to the spread of the Gospel to Gentiles, and he writes to Jewish priests to convince them that Jesus is the Messiah and they missed their chance by rejecting him.
4.1 The author of Hebrews mentions in verse 8 that during his time, men who die receive tithes, indicating the rejection of the Messiah by the nation of Israel and the spread of the Gospel message to Gentiles.
4.2 Paul explains that during his time, there were still Jews in Jerusalem who were receiving tithes, even though Jesus’ death on the cross signified the end of the Old Testament practices.
4.3 The book of Hebrews was written by Paul to Jewish priests who were still practicing the Old Testament law, in order to convince them that Jesus is the Messiah and they missed their chance by rejecting him.
4.4 Levi, as part of the promised seed of Abraham, paid tithes to Melchizedek, representing all of Abraham’s seed giving the tithe.
4.5 Abraham cannot be the one who is alive because he died, but there is someone else who is alive and receives tithes.
4.6 Melchizedek is identified as Jesus Christ in the Old Testament, and the witness of his resurrection supports the gospel message that Jesus is alive.
- 💡 Salvation is obtained through faith in Jesus Christ, not by following the law, as Jesus’ sacrifice has made us perfect and eliminated the need for the Levitical priesthood.
5.1 Verse 11 of Hebrews 7 disproves the belief that keeping the law is necessary for salvation, as it states that a change in priesthood also necessitates a change in the law.
5.2 Under the Old Testament law, sins could only be forgiven through repeated sacrifices, but Jesus’ one sacrifice for all sins makes us perfect in Christ and eliminates the need for the Levitical priesthood.
5.3 The law cannot save us, as it was only through Jesus’ blood that people in the Old Testament were able to be washed of their sins and taken to heaven, and now we are saved by trusting in the blood of Jesus and being under grace, not under the law.
5.4 Salvation is obtained through faith in Jesus Christ, not by trying to earn it through works or following the law.
5.5 We are dead to the law and married to Christ, following Jesus and Paul’s teachings, with Jesus as our Savior.
5.6 We are studying and reading the Bible, which teaches that we are espoused to Christ.
- 📜 Jesus Christ, not the law, is the savior; three priesthoods are mentioned in the Bible, but Joseph Smith’s priesthood is not; the book of Hebrews contains important truths to avoid false religions; Jesus is the new priest from the tribe of Judah, representing eternal life and security.
6.1 Many people believe they must follow the law to reach heaven, but it is actually Jesus Christ who saves, not the law.
6.2 There are three different priesthoods mentioned in the Bible: the priesthood before the law (Jesus as Melchizedek), the Levitical priesthood under the law, and the priesthood after Jesus (Jesus himself), but the priesthood of Joseph Smith is not mentioned in the Bible.
6.3 Joseph Smith cannot be substituted for Jesus Christ, as he was a sinner with multiple wives, and the book of Hebrews contains a lot of truth that can prevent people from following false religions.
6.4 The speaker explains that there has been a change from the Old Testament to the New Testament, with Jesus being the new priest from the tribe of Judah, and after Melchizedek there arises another priest.
6.5 Jesus is a priest forever, not according to the law, but through the power of an endless life, which represents eternal life and security in Him.
- 📜 Jesus Christ is the ruling Messiah and high priest, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy, and salvation comes through faith in him, not the law.
7.1 David, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, writes a psalm of prophecy in which he quotes Psalms 110 verse 4, discussing a certain someone who will be forever priest after the order of Melchizedek.
7.2 God the Father and God the Son are both referred to as Lord in the Old and New Testaments, indicating that Jesus Christ is the Lord.
7.3 Jesus Christ is portrayed as the ruling Messiah and high priest in the book of Hebrews, with the author emphasizing his role in judgment and his eternal priesthood after the order of Melchizedek.
7.4 God got rid of the law, and now salvation is by faith in Jesus and trusting in his blood, as the law was weak and unprofitable and made nothing perfect, but Jesus is the better hope and the only way to salvation.
7.5 Jesus Christ is the better hope and priest forever according to the Old Testament prophecy.
7.6 The law no longer saves us, as the New Testament teaches that salvation comes through the blood of Christ by faith, not works, and Jesus Christ is the better Testament, covenant, and promise that makes us perfect, so relying on the Old Testament for salvation will lead to damnation.
- 📜 Jesus is the perfect sacrifice and our high priest, offering salvation through faith, making the New Testament better than the Old Testament.
8.1 It is difficult to keep the law of Moses today due to various factors, and salvation is now obtained through trusting in Jesus Christ and his shed blood, which is a better testament than the Old Testament.
8.2 The Old Testament law was given to show people their sin and their inability to be perfect, but Jesus, who never sinned, came to be the perfect sacrifice and offer salvation through faith, making the New Testament a better testament.
8.3 Jesus saves, not the law, and those who claim that following the law is necessary for salvation are ignorant and do not understand the teachings of the Bible.
8.4 Jesus Christ is our high priest who offered himself as a sacrifice for our sins, and unlike the old priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices daily because he is holy and separate from sinners, making the New Testament way better than the Old Testament.
8.5 Jesus is the savior for both Jews and Gentiles, and the book of Hebrews is written to Jews to point them to Christ, but Gentiles can also learn from it and be saved.
8.6 Melchizedek is believed to be a type of Christ, possibly Jesus in a preincarnate body, and the entire chapter of Hebrews is about Jesus being the priest and savior for us today.
