Authentic Christianity 101
Hebrews 13:20-25
Purpose: to glorify Christ in worship, discipleship, and mission
- God Raised Up the Great Shepherd Jesus Christ (Heb. 13:20)
“God of peace”
“Brought up from the dead”
“The Great Shepherd of the sheep… Jesus our Lord” (Heb 9-10; John 10:11; 1 Pet 2:25)
“Through the blood of the eternal covenant” (Heb 7:25; 9:12, 15; Heb 8 and Jer 31)
The gospel of eternal salvation! (Heb 5:9; Luke 24:44-47; 1 Cor 15:1-8; Rom 10:9-14)
Worship only Jesus! (Heb 1:5-14)
- God Equips His People to do His Will (Heb. 13:21)
Faith (Heb 11)
Hope (Heb 12)
Love (Heb 13)
“Equip you for every good thing to do His will” (Heb 13:21)
This is authentic Discipleship!
To Jesus be the glory forever and ever! (Eph 3:20-21)
- God Calls His People to His Word (Heb. 13:22-25)
A Brief Encouragement!
The Supremacy of Jesus Christ over all! (Heb Chs 1-10)
Five Warnings designed to preserve the soul (Heb 10:39)
- Jesus is Superior to Angels, listen to His message of salvation (Heb 2:1-4)
- Jesus is Superior to Moses, take heed (Heb 3:1 – 4:13)
- Don’t Go Backward; leave OT shadows and go to NT realities (Heb 6:1-8)
- The Danger of Despising God (Heb 10:26-31)
- Do Not Refuse God (Heb 12:25-29)
The Living Word: Jesus is God’s message to the world (see Heb 1:1-4)
The Written Word (see Heb 4:12)
Jesus is better! Live the Mission of Jesus!
God’s man or woman, knows God’s will, from God’s Word!