The Grace Message

God used to speak in a variety of ways in the Old Testament, but now He has spoken to us strongly and clearly through His Son. So, if you’ve ever wondered what God feels about you, look to Jesus – His death, His resurrection, and His place at the right hand of God. He has fully dealt with your sins, and He loves you! In this message on Hebrews 1, you’ll learn why Jesus is announced as greater than the angels and what this means for your newfound freedom in Christ. 1. Hebrews is a book of comparisons. What are some of the comparisons you remember Andrew discussing?  2. What does it mean to enter God’s rest?  3. Why does understanding the background and audience matter so much for interpreting the warnings in Hebrews?  4. What are the two types of forgiveness contrasted in the letter?  5. Who’s your favorite Old Testament person? What do you enjoy that is better than what they had?  6. Why does the author of Hebrews use the analogy of going “outside the gate”?

How is the West Texas location doing with your move to Dallas? What role does the Holy Spirit play in our union with Christ? Is tongues the evidence of true salvation? What role does water baptism play? How can I teach from Hosea and then apply it to New Testament believers? Is sin management the goal of the Christian life? If not, then what is? I know we can’t lose our salvation, but can we forfeit it?

Did believers in the Old Testament have the Spirit within them? What is the abomination of desolation? Does Scripture support the rapture? Are tattoos permissible for a Christian? Should we anticipate rejection, even from family members, because of the Gospel?

What is the fullness spoken of in Colossians 2? What does "faith without works is dead" mean in James 2? Should believers still expect to struggle with sin?

I’m concerned that I might be a Christian, but not have the Holy Spirit. Why didn’t those in Acts 8 have the Spirit if they’d been baptized? Have I missed something? My pastor says divorce and remarriage make me an adulterer and this keeps me from Heaven. Is this true?

What is a grace-based approach to doing a wedding? How do we live out the message of Christ in us? Is the Romans 7 struggle a description of pre-conversion Saul or post-conversion Paul?

How should we view the power of sin? What happens to us or it when we are saved? Was God punishing the Corinthians by striking them with illness or death? What did the Corinthians need to examine concerning the Lord’s supper?

Two covenants. Two priesthoods. Two ways to relate to God. Hebrews is a book of powerful contrasts, and I’m so excited to begin this series with you. If you’ve never studied Hebrews before (or if it’s been a while!), this is a great way to start. It’s a quick overview of the entire letter right here in a single message. I’ve never done it this way before, but so many have reported it helped them understand Hebrews better than ever. Here, you’ll discover the radical difference between law and grace, the stark contrast between partial and total forgiveness, and even receive an exciting invitation from God to go “outside the gate” of religion to be with Jesus. Discussion Questions: 1. Hebrews is a book of comparisons. What are some of the comparisons you remember Andrew discussing? 2. What does it mean to enter God’s rest? 3. Why does understanding the background and audience matter so much for interpreting the warnings in Hebrews? 4. What are the two types of forgiveness contrasted in the letter? 5. Who’s your favorite Old Testament person? What do you enjoy that is better than what they had? 6. Why does the author of Hebrews use the analogy of going “outside the gate”?

Does water baptism qualify a Christian for a deeper level of discipleship? Where does it say the Law was brought in by angels? Why does this matter? Did Moses really have the glory of God reflecting off his face? How do we live from the right motivation? Will we be able to see people in Hell once we are in Heaven? When exactly does a person become born again? Who are the 144,000 people in Revelation?