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Hebrews: The True and Better - Hebrews 9.11-22

Tyler Willis

The Old Testament system of sacrifices was temporary, a shadow that could never truly cleanse our conscience. It was designed to point to something better—to Jesus, our perfect High Priest. He entered the heavenly sanctuary not with the blood of animals, but with His own blood, securing an eternal redemption for us. The blood of Jesus is far more effective than the blood of ...

Hebrews: The True and Better - Hebrews 9.1-10

Jobey McGinty

The Old Testament provided a specific way to approach a holy God, a system of rituals and regulations that were a gracious provision for a sinful people. But these were always temporary, a shadow pointing to a greater reality.Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment—the high priest, the sacrifice, and the temple all in one. The tearing of the temple veil at His crucifixion symboliz...

In this class, we reach the introduction of evil into God's perfect creation. We learn of Satan's origin as a proud angel who rebelled and became the "father of lies," leading to the fall of humanity. We then examine the consequences of sin, including the curses placed on creation, mankind, and Satan, and, as a result, the separation from God. But God remains sovereign in the midst of the sin and evil, asserting H...

In this class, we explore the nature of God as the Creator and the significance of His creation, particularly humanity. God created everything ex nihilo (out of nothing) through His Word, a concept linked to the Trinity's involvement (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit), and He called it good! By understanding God's original design for humanity, made in His image (imago Dei) as male and female, we can have a better understanding ...

Hebrews: The True and Better - Hebrews 8.1-13

Jobey McGinty

The Old Covenant, with its rules and sacrifices, was never the final answer. It was a tutor, meant to expose the depth of our sin and point us to a greater solution. The Old Testament priesthood was a "shadow" of what was to come, a temporary measure that could never make anyone truly perfect. But Jesus Christ established a new and better covenant, one based on unb...

God, desiring to be known, has revealed Himself through His "Word," defined not merely as utterances but as His complete thoughts, will, and purposes. This revelation manifests in declarations, Scripture, and most profoundly, in Jesus Christ, who is described as the Word made flesh. The Word is "breathed out by God," serving as the ultimate authority, providing sufficiency for godly living, rebuking sin, offerin...

In chapters 1 & 2 of our Doctrine & Theology class we begin to explore the profound impact of the study and knowledge of doctrine can have on our lives. The truth is, everyone is a theologian and how knowing God—who He is, what He does, and His ways—leads to a healthier, richer relationship with Jesus Christ. We delve into God's self-disclosure, including the central and necessary doctrine of the Trinity, understanding Him ...

Hebrews: The True and Better - Hebrews 7.1-25

Jobey McGinty

Melchizedek, a mysterious king and priest from the Old Testament, serves as a powerful "Easter egg," foreshadowing the coming of Christ and assuring us that God's eternal plan is true. Jesus is our true and greater Melchizedek, a High Priest whose position is not based on lineage but on the power of an indestructible life. He is the guarantor of a new and bette...

Colossians 3.1-17

Jobey McGinty

As believers, made alive by God's grace and indwelt by His Spirit, we can pursue holiness not in our strength, but in His. It's time to intentionally "put off" the flesh and "put on" the fruit of the Spirit, as Colossians 3:1-17 urges. And, thankfully, this isn't dependent on human willpower. When we tap into the Spirit's power and God's Word, real change begins....

Zephaniah 3.14-16

Ryan Wentzel

What does God truly think of you? In Zephaniah 3:14-20, we read some profoundly good news for ancient Israel—promises of an end to exile, restoration from shame, and God's very presence among them. These ancient promises find their ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. He embodies God's presence, brings true restoration, and ends our spiritual exile by enduring exile Himself. Through Jesus, God ...

2 Corinthians 3.1-18

Forrest Weiland

One of the greatest joys of the Spirit's work in your salvation is knowing that He is actively writing your life story and enabling you to live for Him. You can take comfort knowing that your sanctification and growth come entirely from God, as His Spirit powerfully works within you. He provides all you need to grow and change—a foundational promise and gift of the New Covenant in Jesus Christ...

Proverbs 1.1-33 - Jobey McGinty

Beyond mere morality or following rules, wisdom is the ability to navigate life's complex choices, even when moral paths seem unclear. A lack of wisdom, though not always immoral, can lead to disaster. True wisdom isn't just about accumulating knowledge; it's about knowing God through His Word and His Son. In fact, Christ Himself is the very Wisdom of God. We need this divine wisdom not ju...

Hebrews: The True and Better - Hebrews 6.17-19

Tyler Willis

The same omnipotent God who spoke the universe into existence, purposefully created you! Romans 8:28 reminds us that for those who love Him, all things work together for good, for those called according to His purpose. Yet, do we truly marvel at Him? Or do we often worship creation over the Creator, seeking our own sovereignty, thinking our finite minds know better than an i...

Hebrews: The True and Better - Hebrews 6.13-20

Jobey McGinty

The author of Hebrews uses the story of the covenant God made with Abraham to illustrate the fact that God, when He made a promise to us, likewise did so by making the promise sure by Him making the promise to Himself rather than between us. He swore by two unchangeable things: He swore by Himself (His unchangeable character and purpose), and He swore with an oath (His prom...

Hebrews: The True and Better - Hebrews 6.9-12

Jobey McGinty

Despite the stark warning the author of Hebrews has already given, it is clear that his ultimate goal is for the reader to have confidence and assurance of their salvation. And he points out that he does have confidence in their salvation for one primary reason: they have proved it. Their works of love and service are clear evidence of their faith. The seed of the gospel has...

Hebrews: The True and Better - Hebrews 6.4-8

Jobey McGinty

Is the author of Hebrews telling us that it is possible for a believer to get to a point where they can no longer repent? This is, indeed, a challenging passage, and so we must use the whole Word of God to help in our understanding. When things are unclear in any communication or desire for understanding, we ought to appeal to the most clear information we have in order to ma...

Hebrews: The True and Better - Hebrews 5.11-6.3

Jobey McGinty

The basic principles of Christianity are not unimportant or something we should move on from, but they are the foundations that we most build upon and go on from to maturity. The biggest threat to the church today is not from outside the church, but from inside. “Biblical illiteracy” is an epidemic in the church despite the fact that the Bible is carried around in our pock...

Hebrews: The True and Better - Hebrews 5.1-10

Jobey Mcginty

The author of Hebrews provides us a description of the High Priest, as it had been described in God's Word. And, eventually, a new High Priest was sent, and it was the very Son of God Almighty. But although He was the Son, He would not be given preferential treatment. He would have to go through all that the earthly High Priests would go through, even what every human wo...

Hebrews: The True and Better - Hebrews 4.14-16

Jobey McGinty

Paying attention to the “small words” in the bible is of critical importance for us. Whether it is “and” or “but” or “if,” all of these make a huge difference in understanding what the Lord is telling us. And in Hebrews, we see a lot of these, and in particular we see a lot of two important phrases: Because, and Therefore. Because we have a “great High Priest” who entered i...