Hebrews: Availability of Christ
On April 10, 1972, Brother Stephen Kong shared a message emphasizing the urgent message of the book of Hebrews amidst a time of great spiritual shaking. He highlighted that true Christianity is not about material things but about Christ Himself, who embodies all aspects of salvation and sanctification. The central theme is that Christ is superior to all, including Judaism, and that believers are called to embrace the 'better' that He offers. Stephen elaborated on the availability of Christ through three key aspects: His blood, which provides eternal redemption; the new and living way through His flesh, which allows access to God; and His role as the eternal High Priest, who intercedes for believers. He stressed the importance of maintaining a good conscience through the cleansing power of Christ's blood, which enables a life of faith. Stephen concluded by encouraging believers to recognize the significance of Christ's priesthood and to live in love, as this reflects their relationship with Him. The message serves as a reminder to focus on Christ rather than material possessions, especially as the return of the Lord approaches.
Outline of Main Points
- Introduction to the message and context of Hebrews.
- True Christianity is centered on Christ, not material things.
- Christ's superiority over Judaism and the call to embrace the 'better.'
- Three aspects of Christ's availability:
- The blood of Christ for eternal redemption.
- The new and living way through His flesh.
- Christ as the eternal High Priest who intercedes for believers.
- The importance of a good conscience and living a life of faith.
- Encouragement to recognize Christ's priesthood and live in love.
- Conclusion: Focus on Christ as the return of the Lord approaches.
19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20 By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; 21 And having an high priest over the house of God; 22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) 24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
12 Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.
14 For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.
1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
6 But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.
