January 29, 2012

Hebrews Lesson 8: The Tragedy of Arrested Development

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Hebrews Lesson 8: The Tragedy of Arrested Development
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Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-6:8

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Lesson Outline

Introduction

  1. The doctrine of the superiority of the Son (Hebrews 1:1-10:18)
    1. The thesis (Hebrews 1:1-3)
    2. His superiority to angels (Hebrews 1:4-2:18)
    3. His superiority over Moses (Hebrews 3:1-4:13)
    4. The superiority of the Son over Aaron (Hebrews 4:14-10:18)
      1. The better position (Hebrews 4:14-16)
      2. The better priest (Hebrews 5:1-8:5)
        1. The prerequisites for priesthood (Hebrews 5:1-6
        2. The perfection of the Son (Hebrews 5:7-10)
        3. The danger of degeneration (Hebrews 5:11-6:20)
          1. The problem of dullness (Hebrews 5:11-14)
          2. The possibility of apostatizing (Hebrews 6:1-8)
            1. v. 1 “maturity”
            2. vv. 1-2 Notice the six pairs of words. Are they O. T. or N. T. or both O. T. and N. T. practices?
            3. vv. 4-5 Four privileges
              Note: what is not mentioned?
            4. v. 6 “have fallen away”: What does this mean?
            1. Loss of salvation
            2. Impossibility of attempts to be saved over and over again
            3. This is purely hypothetical
            4. Loss of rewards
            5. Those who professed faith lapsed back into Judaism

Conclusion and application

Dr. Stanley Toussaint
The humble, spiritual giant from Hinckley, Minnesota, who touched the lives of many, taught and preached the Scriptures, and loved well, is home—with his Lord and Savior. Dr. Stanley Toussaint, Dallas Theological Seminary's beloved senior professor emeritus of Bible Exposition who loved to teach Hebrews and Revelation is now with his Lord and Savior.

Known as one of the world's leading authorities on the New Testament, Dr. Toussaint was also an editor, author, and conference speaker. A man who loved to fish and travel, he has taught in Christian schools in the Middle East, Australia, and the Far East, and has ministered in pulpits around the world. A pastor-teacher committed to expository preaching, Dr. Toussaint aptly blended scholarship with a heart for God and His people.

After retiring from teaching in 2012, Dr. Toussaint continued to do the work he loved. He served as an adjunct professor, teaching and mentoring his students, and staying active in his home church, Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas. He seldom let anything stop him from completing what God had set before him.

Visit dts.edu for more information about Dr. Toussaint.
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