On this edition of the White Horse Inn this hosts will begin a new eight part series through the book of Hebrews. What his the basic message of this epistle and how does it point to Christ as our final prophet, priest and king? Joining the panel for the first few programs in this series are Dennis Johnson, author of Him We Proclaim, and Zack Keele, co-author of Sacred Bond.
An Introduction to the Book of Hebrews
An Introduction to the Book of Hebrews
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An Introduction to the Book of Hebrews
43 min
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Series • 12 Episodes
The Book of Hebrews: Jesus is Better
Explore AllGreater Than Angels
Why did so many first century Jews come to the conclusion that Jesus was divine? What Old Testament texts did they appeal to? Did they view Jesus as a kind of angelic being or as God in human flesh? On this program the hosts will discuss these questions and more a they continue their exploration […]
Greater Than Moses
What is the difference between the new covenant that Jesus inaugurated and the old covenant established at Mt. Sinai? How was this new covenant foreshadowed in the laws of Moses, and how does all of this relate to our understanding of law and gospel? On this edition of the program the hosts will discuss these […]
Christ Our Eternal High Priest
How are does a person become right with God? Throughout the Old Testament, a person was commanded to go before the Levitical priests and offer sacrifices. But these could never actually take away sin, since they needed to be repeated year after year. But now, Christ has brought us near to God by becoming for […]
Were Jews Expecting a Divine Messiah?
On this edition of White Horse Inn, Michael Horton talks with New Testament Scholar Craig Evans about messianic expectations in first century Judaism. Their conversation focuses on an important find among the Dead Sea Scroll collection known as the Melchizedek Scroll. It contains multiple parallels to the book of Hebrews. Craig Evans is the author […]
A Superior Covenant
What are the differences between the old and new covenants, and why does the author of Hebrews say that the first covenant has now become obsolete? How was the new covenant hinted at in the writings of the Old Testament prophets? Joining Mike, Kim, and Rod to discuss these issues is Nancy Guthrie, who is the author […]
The Eternal Sacrifice
According to the book of Hebrews, Christ obtained an eternal redemption for his people by means of his own blood. In other words, the entire sacrificial system of the Old Testament, and even the temple itself, was a kind of place-holder which awaited the arrival of the true lamb of God who would take away the […]
Persevering Faith
Can believers lose their salvation? How should we think of faith in the first place? Is it merely a blind leap? Why is Jesus referred to as “the author and perfecter” of our faith? On this program the hosts, along with Nancy Guthrie, will discuss these issues and more as they wrap up their series […]
Jesus is Better
What’s better than Jesus? What about the angels, Moses, the Levitical priesthood, and the blessings and promises of the old covenant? In the first few chapters of Hebrews, the author highlights these contrasts, pointing to the glory of Christ and his work on our behalf. His claim that Jesus is better sets the groundwork for […]
Jesus, Our Great High Priest
Why would you want to go back to types and shadows when the real thing is here? The author of Hebrews poses this question as he highlights Jesus’s work as our great high priest—a priest who passed not just through an earthly curtain but through a heavenly one, who descends from the line of Melchizedek, […]
Jesus, Our Hope
The Book of Hebrews contains some of the most difficult passages in Scripture—warnings that cause people to feel fearful and lack assurance. How—in the face of such grave warnings—is Jesus our hope? In this episode of White Horse Inn, Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Bob Hiller, and Nick Brennan look closely at two particular warning passages […]
The Works of Christ
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The Problem of Rest for the Busy Christian
Although we live in a busy society, God invites us to come away and rest. Throughout the Bible, we see Jesus withdraw from the crowd to spend time with his Father. Although he is fully God, Jesus was fully man, too, which means he had limits like ours.
God’s Gift of Rest to You
Nobody really knows what to do with the Sabbath anymore. A frequent point of contention between Jesus and that group of ultra-religious elites was what was lawful or unlawful to do on the Sabbath. Even a quick perusal of the Gospels reveals how common this conflict was. From healing the man with a withered hand […]
How Jesus Rewrites Israel’s Story
Jesus is baptized, receives the Holy Spirit, and immediately crosses the Jordan and enters the wilderness outside of Israel to be tested for forty days. The story of Jesus’s temptation is an Israel-shaped story. By sojourning in the wilderness and embodying the story of Israel, Jesus shows us that he is the true and faithful Son of God.
Imputed Righteousness and Self-Made Identity: The Crisis of Justification in Our Church Culture
This presentation analyzes the crisis of justification in today’s church, tracing its biblical foundations, reformational clarity, and modern challenges.
