Sexual purity
Com-passion
Contentment
Jesus Christ
Hospitality
Hebrews 13
not "if-then"
"because-therefore"
who is the same yesterday, today and forever
(Hebrews 13:8)
- teaches us what God requires of us,
- teaches us what is right and pleasing to God,
- and condemns everything contrary to God’s will.
- The ‘Law’ shows us that we cannot measure up to God’s standards by our own efforts.
- shows us what we receive through Jesus Christ, comforts our consciences through the promise of the forgiveness of sins,
- and draws us to faith in God who makes us right with himself –
- not by our own works but through Jesus Christ.
Law and Gospel
Three functions of the law
2. Mirror
3. Signpost
1. Fence
through the name of Jesus
and imitation
Remembering
Sacrifices of praise
An integrated life of worship (Heb. 12:28)
pleasing to God
BECAUSE of Jesus