Superiority of Christ
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The Superiority of the New Position (Continued)
By T. Austin-Sparks0MAT 1:21MAT 28:182CO 5:19EPH 1:10COL 1:19HEB 1:1HEB 2:9HEB 3:1HEB 4:15HEB 10:31T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the superiority of the new dispensation through Jesus Christ as presented in the Letter to the Hebrews. He explains that in this new era, God speaks directly through His Son, who embodies the fullness of divine revelation and acts as the ultimate High Priest, surpassing figures like Moses and Aaron. The sermon highlights that Jesus, as the heir of all things and the one who upholds the universe, offers a relationship with God that is both personal and powerful. Sparks warns that failing to heed the voice of the Son means missing the finality of God's message, as there will be no other means of communication. Ultimately, he encourages believers to recognize the unparalleled greatness of Jesus and the abundant resources available in this new covenant.
The Apostle of Our Profession
By A.B. Simpson0MAT 21:37JHN 14:6HEB 1:1HEB 2:14HEB 3:1HEB 3:3HEB 4:12HEB 4:14HEB 10:35A.B. Simpson emphasizes the significance of Jesus as the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, highlighting His role as God's ultimate messenger who reveals the fullness of God's love and truth. The sermon explores the unique position of the Epistle to the Hebrews, which underscores Christ's superiority over Moses, Joshua, and angels, affirming His divine authority and the importance of His message. Simpson articulates that through Jesus, God has spoken definitively, bridging the gap between humanity and the divine, and calls believers to recognize and respond to this profound revelation. He stresses that Christ is not only the messenger but also the living Word, embodying the truth of God and inviting us into a deeper relationship with Him. The sermon concludes with a call to embrace Jesus as the Captain of our salvation, leading us into the promised rest of faith.