Don’t Look Back: The Epistle to the Hebrews (Week 6)

John Sullivan (FBC Trustee + Deacon) - Hebrews 2:1-4; 4:12-13; 6:4-8; 10:26-31; 12:25-29; Romans 5:1-11; 8:18-27; John 6:39-40 & 44; 10:25-30

 

When the going gets tough, every Christian faces the temptation to return to old habits and ways of thinking. But what do you do when a whole church community wants to return?

In this study, we'll find that the author of Hebrews gives a simple but complex answer: "Don't look back; Jesus is better."

Don't Look Back: The Epistle to the Hebrews

Week 6

I.  Recap
A.  Jesus is Better
B.  Don't Look Back

II. Five Warning Passages
A. Hebrews 2:1-4
B. Hebrews 4:12-13
C. Hebrews 6:4-8
D. Hebrews 10:26-31
E. Hebrews 12:25-29

III.  Three Key Issues
A. Who is the author addressing?
B. What is he telling them they shouldn’t do?
C. What consequences is he warning of?

IV. Two Historical Views
A. Arminianism
B. Reformed

V.  Analysis
A. Professing Believers (Truly Unsaved)
B. Genuine Believers (Truly Saved)
--- 1. Hypothetical Rejection
--- 2. Community Rejection
--- 3. True Rejection
--- 4. Fellowship / Repentance Rejection
C. Truly Saved (but blessings removed)