The Epistles to the Hebrews

36  The Ep i s t l e to the Hebrews : Par t I

B. Where we’re going : partakers of the heavenly calling

1. “I’m goin’ up yonder, to be with my Lord!” John 14.1-6.

2. Called up to the upward prize, Phil. 3.12-14

3. Koinonia , heaven style: partakers of the heavenly calling

C. Consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus.

1. Why would they need to consider him as Apostle ?

a. Christ is an “apostle” as well as the “apostle”: apostolos .

b. His representation is by God’s appointment .

c. He is uniquely representative of the Father: single definite article “the.”

d. He is the Apostle of our confession : one of the core verities which make up our understanding of God’s revelation.

2. Why would they need to consider him as High Priest ?

a. Christ is a “high priest” as well as the “high priest.”

b. His representation is by God’s appointment .