Homer W. Hodge We come to the request of Paul made to the Church at Ephesus, found in the latter part of Ephes. It admonishes us: "Let your brotherly love continue.". From the beginning of the world He was, as God, the first cause of the existence of souls. But let me mention three things: Jesus Christ is our example of what Gods love looks like in human life. Bend therefore thy affections (will they, nill they) to so holy an exercise; assuring thyself, that it doth by so much the more please God, by how much Lewis BaylyThe Practice of PietyThe Two Covenants: the Transition"Now the God of peace, who brought again from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep, in the blood of the everlasting covenant, even our Lord Jesus, make you perfect in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is well-pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ."--HEB. Timothy was ordained a bishop of the church at Ephesus; and this epistle was written to him by St. Paul, his spiritual father, to teach him "how to behave himself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God." THE MEANS OF ITS CONTINUANCE OR PRESERVATION ARE 1. But what saith it? The Greek is given by Montf. )Brotherly loveA truly pious man, of rank in society, was in the habit of entertaining persons of very humble circumstances of life, if they only gave evidence of true religion. That is the point of, since you yourselves are in the body. He means, It could happen to you, so treat those who are victims of persecution as you would want to be treated. In that day, prisoners depended on family or friends bringing them food and clothing. (1) We must be on the watch to do those actions which have a tendency to promote and to strengthen brotherly love. If, when thou art about to pray, Satan shall suggest that thy prayers are too long, and that therefore it were better either to omit prayers, or else to cut them shorter, meditate that prayer is thy spiritual sacrifice, wherewith God is well pleased (Heb. 4. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many (Mark 10:45). We should cultivate this principle of brotherly love, for through it we must show, by contrast with unsantified human nature, that Christ's religion makes us gentle, kind, patient, and forgiving; and as Christ's history is the loveliest exhibition of Divine love, so we must reflect the highest honour on our once crucified but now risen Lord, by loving the brethren. 2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Biblical Commentary (Bible Study) Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: In chapter 12, the author contrasted Moses' experience at Mount Sinai (12:18-21) with what we can expect to experience at Mount Zionthe city of the living Godthe heavenly Jerusalem (12:22-24). But it does show that the command to hospitality must be blended with some common sense about fallen human nature. Did you pray that God would increase your love for that difficult person in your family or at church or at work (see Phil. 2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. Diligent heed that it be not insensibly impaired in its vital acts; such as are patience, forbearance, readiness to forgive, unaptness to believe evil, without which no other duties of it will be long continued.8. (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.) )Motives to brotherly loveW. There are several things which may check the growth and extinguish the life of brotherly love. Union of effort.II. 1. He made men think. You may want to break this down into 2-4 . At the present time we do not suffer much persecution in our country, although it could soon come to that. Fragment of a letter to Eupsychius;' probably the Nicene Father referred to Ep. Hebrews 13:1-9. In the one display, we contemplate the authority of the righteous moral Governor of the universe; in the other, we see John CunninghamThe Ordinance of CovenantingMeditations to Stir us up to Morning Prayer. 20, 21. November 10, 2002 The evils of division.4. He possest two of the greatest elements in successful pulpit oratory, self-reliance and authority. They are keenly alive to all objects within their sphere; but their eyes are close to the surface, and their experience comes in shocks of sensation, and shreds of perception. 299 (4)). They know the superficial features of the world and its conventional expressions; are conversant E. No need to source the material, unless it's material I've . "I will never leave Thee nor forsake Thee" (Heb. 5. THE HELP OF RELIGION. Let me first briefly remind you, as the truth upon which my whole explanation of this text is built, that man is not meant either for solitude or independence. Scripture not only contains Jesus' teaching that our attitude toward strangers reflects our attitude towards Him . 3. "Let brotherly love continue." --Hebrews 13:8. Bend therefore thy affections (will they, nill they) to so holy an exercise; assuring thyself, that it doth by so much the more please God, by how much, "Now the God of peace, who brought again from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep, in the blood of the everlasting covenant, even our Lord Jesus, make you perfect in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is well-pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ."--HEB. 2. Unsuitableness of natural tempers and inclinations. So violent and irresistible is the power of love, as it will pass through all difficulties, and overthrow all obstacles. The first is the foundation for the second. It gives evidence to others, and brings assurance to a man's own soul of the love of God to him, of his right to Jesus Christ, of the Spirit's abode in him, and of his right to the heavenly inheritance.8. He has participated as man from the first instant of His incarnation, in this prerogative of His divinity. He has participated as man from the first instant of His incarnation, in this prerogative of His divinity. The importance of maintaining this affection is manifest from many Divine utterances (John 13:34, 35; John 15:12, 17; 1 John 3:11, 14-18; 1 John 4:7, 8, 11, 20, 21). His style was simple, direct, and convincing. The curse of times past - "they shall not enter my rest" - upon the generation that died in the wilderness and did not enter Canaan (Hebrews 3:7-19). Act vi., but although it has affinities with Orat. The Help of Religion. Do you love those in this church? John Piper Nov 19, 1995. Hebrews 13:3, 1 Corinthians 12:26. And yet our selfishness blocks us from practicing it. . I have held to the doctrines that are labeled Calvinism since my college days, long before I ever read a page of Calvins writings. Resemblances of the nearest relation that be, are used to set this forth, as of a foundation and edifice (Ephesians 2:20, 21) of a vine and branches (John 15:5), of a husband and wife (Ephesians 5:32; 2 Corinthians 11:2), of a head and body (Ephesians 1:22, 23). Gouge.1. It will not be hindered from doing the good it should do. I. THE DESIRABLENESS OR IMPORTANCE OF CHRISTIAN UNION.1. 1 Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. The duty of Covenanting is founded on the law of nature; but it also stands among the arrangements of Divine mercy made from everlasting. The Lord's Burden. 5. II. There are a good many people who, apparently, are never troubled by any speculations arising out of a comprehensive view of things. Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6. Constant watchfulness against all those vicious habits of mind, in self-love, or love of the world, which are apt to impair it. The persecuted Stundists and Armenians and Jews, the famine-stricken millions of India, the hidden slavery of Africa, the poverty and wretchedness of our great cities--and so much more: what suffering Andrew MurrayThe Ministry of IntercessionCalvin -- Enduring Persecution for ChristJohn Calvin was born in 1509, at Noyon, France. 1 John 4:20). Such is the life and vigour of brotherly love, as it puts on them in whom it is unto all duties. Remembering Christians who suffer persecution requires thinking about their situation and applying the golden rule: How would you want to be treated if it had happened to you? V. WHY JESUS CHRIST IS THE PERFECT VOICE OF GOD. He graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M., 1976 in Bible exposition) and Califo More, The Net Pastors Journal, Eng. The divine action continues to write in the hearts of men the work begun by the holy Scriptures, but the characters made use of in this writing will not be visible till the day of judgment. If, when thou art about to pray, Satan shall suggest that thy prayers are too long, and that therefore it were better either to omit prayers, or else to cut them shorter, meditate that prayer is thy spiritual sacrifice, wherewith God is well pleased (Heb. If you have experienced Gods love in sacrificing His Son for your sins (Heb. (2) The consideration presented as an incitement to the fulfillment of this obligation. Passage: Hebrews 13:1-6 He made men think. Fragment of a letter to Eupsychius;' probably the Nicene Father referred to Ep. It is a great thing to be adjusted, adjusted to our Rev. 5-6 ***** Hebrews 13:1-17. Of that breach of union, loss of peace, disorder and confusion, which must and will ensue on the neglect of it. Love, Leadership and Last words. Jesus loved the scribes and Pharisees when He called them a brood of vipers and warned them about hell (Matt. But brotherly love is a sovereign antidote against the poison of the world's hatred, and a precious cordial to revive and support the saint's spirits.(W. James 1:5. The Christian woman told Pastor Stedman, I dont know what Im going to do. The above Collection of Letters is complete upon the principle stated in the Introduction (supr., p. 495). Almost all relational conflicts can be traced back to some degree of selfishness (James 4:1-3). The apostle so far commends love in this kind, as he maketh all things unsavoury and unprofitable without it (1 Corinthians 13:1-3). During the whole course of our life Jean-Pierre de CaussadeAbandonment to Divine ProvidencePaul and his Requests for Prayer (Continued)We announce the law of prayer as follows: A Christian's prayer is a joint agreement of the will and his cabinet, the emotions, the conscience, the intellect, working in harmony at white heat, while the body co-operates under certain hygienic conditions to make the prayer long enough sustained at high voltage to insure tremendous results, supernatural and unearthly.--Rev. Instructions for body life. That this affection should be maintained. The persecuted Stundists and Armenians and Jews, the famine-stricken millions of India, the hidden slavery of Africa, the poverty and wretchedness of our great cities--and so much more: what suffering Andrew MurrayThe Ministry of Intercession, Calvin -- Enduring Persecution for ChristJohn Calvin was born in 1509, at Noyon, France. There may be a promise in the Word which would exactly fit your case, but you may not know of it, and therefore miss its comfort. Union is strength.6. 8. 6. II. We have seen a peninsula deluged with blood, and mutiny raising its bloody war whoop. p. 1287). Act vi., but although it has affinities with Orat. Gouge.1. "But the Righteousness which is of Faith speaketh on this wise,--Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into Heaven?' Let brotherly love continue. 2 Now here is our kinsman Boaz, with whose young women you have been working. It is a book for the higher classes in Christ's school; and hence this prayer is not for babes, but for men of understanding. It had a beginning, it has been broken; it will be violated continually and will Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 5: 1859A New Year's Benediction"Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee nor forsake thee." "Now she that is a Widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day." Do you come to church to have your needs met or to meet the needs of others? Heb. The duty of Covenanting is founded on the law of nature; but it also stands among the arrangements of Divine mercy made from everlasting. The promulgation of the law, enjoining it on man in innocence as a duty, was due to God's necessary dominion over the creatures of his power. Loving yourself is assumed, because we all love ourselves quite well! They can argue circles around the average believer. The author is saying, Dont let out of sight be out of mind. We could not say to all the saints, "after this manner pray ye," for they would not know what they were asking; they have need to begin with something simpler, such as that sweet "Our Father, which art in heaven," Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 20: 1874, The Immutability of ChristBut greater things have changed than we; for kingdoms have trembled in the balances. Any date. (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.) Brotherly love is one of the fairest and most glorious flowers in the Christian garden. The promulgation of the law, enjoining it on man in innocence as a duty, was due to God's necessary dominion over the creatures of his power. The CAUSES OF THE DECAY OF THIS LOVE, whence it doth not continue as it ought, are . They. See, he is winnowing barley tonight at the threshing floor. "For I am the Lord, I change not" (Mal. He replied, in a tone of unaffected humility, that as he could scarcely hope to enjoy so elevated a rank as they, in a future world, he knew not why he should despise them in the present. Christ enforceth this duty upon this ground (John 15:17-19). Romans 6:11. The late Ray Stedman (What More Can God Say? Pride makes me a Pharisee, who sets up my own standards and then judges everyone who doesnt keep those standards. 1:13 bringing offerings is futile; incense is an abomination to me. The above Collection of Letters is complete upon the principle stated in the Introduction (supr., p. 495). H. ChapinHumanity in the CityKallihirua the Esquimaux. read more, Scripture: Attempts for domination, inconsistent in a fraternity; which are all to be watched against. This sermon is the third in the series and it deals with Christians being faithful to God in their relationships. Sermon. Dont forget to do this, be sure and do that, remember to take care of the other thing, be careful, watch out for the other guy, call when you get there, dont take any And as love puts us on to all kindness unto them, so their love of us will put them on to do all kindness unto us. 8 (high-priestly dress'), it has the, Brotherly Love Among the Early Christians, Calvin -- Enduring Persecution for Christ, Brotherly love among the early Christians. These men welcomed strangers and treated them as family, not knowing (at first) that they were two angels and Jesus Christ in preincarnate form. 00:00. 4 Marriage must be honored among all . It should not be based on how many more years of school you have Proverbs 3:1-11, Hebrews 13:1-8, Denomination: 3 Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering. First, they should love their brothers and sisters. 8 (high-priestly dress'), it has the AthanasiusSelect Works and Letters or AthanasiusLinksHebrews 13:1 NIVHebrews 13:1 NLTHebrews 13:1 ESVHebrews 13:1 NASBHebrews 13:1 KJVHebrews 13:1 Bible AppsHebrews 13:1 ParallelHebrews 13:1 Biblia ParalelaHebrews 13:1 Chinese BibleHebrews 13:1 French BibleHebrews 13:1 German BibleHebrews 13:1 CommentariesBible Hub, (3)The glory of Christ and the triumphs of the gospel need it.(Thos. 21). xiii. Nay, the whole world hath changed; earth hath doffed its green, and put on its somber garment of Autumn, and soon expects to wear its ermine robe of snow. Of that breach of union, loss of peace, disorder and confusion, which must and will ensue on the neglect of it.6. In the book of Hebrews, Paul outlines many things that will help us to strengthen our faith. KWeise. Sermons; Topics Abortion 2; Adoption 1; Advent 8; Anger 1; . She missed a great opportunity to bear witness for Christ. He possest two of the greatest elements in successful pulpit oratory, self-reliance and authority. "JESUS Christ the same yesterday, and to-day and forever" (Heb. JESUS THE BETTER WAY: HE IMPARTS A BETTER LIFE HEBREWS 13:1-25 Big Idea: A Superior Christ Imparts a Superior Life INTRO So we come to the conclusion of our walk through Hebrews. Regardless of the human hand that held the pen, the Holy Spirit of God is the divine author of all Scripture (2 Timothy 3:16); therefore, Hebrews speaks with the same canonical authority as the other sixty-five books of the Bible. Email. "The primitive Christians," says Calmet, "considered one principal part of their duty to consist in showing hospitality to strangers. 20, 21. He therefore giveth this general advice, "Let-all your things be done in love" (1 Corinthians 16:14).6. It was cited in Conc. Hospitality towards strangers. Never! The apostle so far commends love in this kind, as he maketh all things unsavoury and unprofitable without it (1 Corinthians 13:1-3). By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. The foundation for biblical love is the incomparable love of Christ! II. Throughout Scripture Jesus is known as possessing a three-fold office. Now the covenant of works was not everlasting in any sense whatever. Love is patient, love is kind (1 Cor. ii. 15, 16;) and therefore it is so displeasing to the devil, and so irksome to the flesh. Bend therefore thy affections (will they, nill they) to so holy an exercise; assuring thyself, that it doth by so much the more please God, by how much Lewis BaylyThe Practice of PietyThe Two Covenants: the Transition"Now the God of peace, who brought again from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep, in the blood of the everlasting covenant, even our Lord Jesus, make you perfect in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is well-pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ."--HEB. The One Who Knows Our Heart - Hebrews 4:14-16 . g. xiii:8). Heeding God's warnings means taking appropriate action A. The necessity for its cultivation continues, (1) You have need of it. In this message, Adrian Rogers shares God's plan for the man, as explained in Psalm 128. But what saith it? Without this we cannot comply with this caution and injunction in a due manner.I. In 13:2, 3, he shows two specific applications of biblical love that were especially appropriate to a church under persecution: Show hospitality to strangers; and, remember the prisoners and those who are ill-treated. how old is mark rolfing golf commentator,