Hi Everyone,

 

As we move along the book of Hebrews, take advantage and ponder the theological landscape of the first three verses. Don't miss out on the peaks of doctrinal solidarity:

 

1. Revelation. This is the doctrine of Inspiration. The OT and the NT were produced through the act of divine inspiration. God revealed to the prophets of old His Word. It became the norm, the standard, the canon, the authority.God spoke reminds us of this doctrine as an established truth and the manner by which this divine speech was given: in diverse ways in the OT but singularly in the NT by His Son.

 

2. Christology. This is the doctrine of Christ's person and work. It describes His personhood: Who is Christ? Is He just a mere enlightened man (eg. Buddha and Muhammad) with uncanny and esoteric religious experiences? Is he just a great master teacher or poet? Is he just another sage that has blessed us with his life?  Basically, how is Christ taught in Scriptures is the question and answer with regard to Christology. The doctrine of the "hypostatic union" is preeminently taught in Scripture: this is the teaching that Jesus' personhood is both fully God and fully man indivisibly and inseparably (abovementioned term--hypostatic-- comes from Hebrews 1:1-3 where "exact representation of hisnature--hypostaseo--meaning essence--hypostatic/nature union). He is fully God and fully Man united. There is no dilution of either natures. They both perfectly are united in a mysterious union. Furthermore, His two natures operate in harmony and manifest itself in the work of Christ: His mission, miracles, redemption, etc. Christology, then, is simply everything taught in the Bible concerning Jesus. Nonetheless, this doctrine teaches that Jesus-the God-Man--is much more than any other religious sage that has come into the scene of humanity.

 

3. Sin. Notice in the first three verses of Hebrews, which are extremely important to the setting of the tone of the whole letter, there is a statement made about Christ and His redemptive work. Its amazing that part of the prologue connects Jesus' work on the cross as the preeminent accomplishment to his earthly mission. Beloved, sin and death is the primordial human problem! The writer does not postpone the doctrine of Christ's work on the cross for our sins. In other words, beautifully woven in the introduction to this sermon/letter is the topic of sin, and therefore, it behooves us in pulpit and evangelism ministries to treat sin as part of our presentation of truth AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.

 

4. The Trinity. In the first three verses is also revealed for us.  Both the Father/God is compared to the Son by way of essence. The Father spoke and the Son spoke with the same authority vested in them; the Father spoke in the prophets which is an allusion to the 2 Peter 1:19-21 and how the prophets spoke and wrote Scripture as they were moved by the HS. So all three are seen in the work of revelation and inspiration. Both the Father and the Son have equal Glory. Both the Father and the Son have equal status on the throne, etc. The Trinity is a mystery but a glorious truth! Much to the chagrin of Islamic followers.

 

These are just some of the doctrines and theology taught from the first three verses. Amazing isn't it!! Now, these are truly wonderful doctrines that rest squarely on the written Word. They are not just mere doctrines to admire as you would your new TV, but these are humbling eternal and functional teachings. These are solid doctrines that evoke adoration, praise, and worship for such an awesome God who is beyond our intellectual rational understandings in many ways. He is a mysterious God who can stoop down to the level of humanity and not loose one iota of His divinity in the second person of the Trinity. Jesus is not a superhuman--man but a man who was tempted like we were yet found without sin. Because of his sinlessness he was found to be the perfect sacrifice for our sins, a lamb without blemish. A priest without a sin offering of his own and  with a body as a gift offering to God which secures our forgiveness and pardon. Jesus, although truly man, was a Savior. he was not just a mere enlightened itinerary sage.