14 April 2013

“PARTAKERS OF CHRIST”

“PARTAKERS OF CHRIST”
Text: Hebrews 3

Series:
But We See Jesus

Message Notes

(I) PARTAKERS

1. Partakers of the heavenly calling (Hebrews 3:1)

2. Partakers of Christ (Hebrews 3:14)

3. Meaning of the word “partakers”

a) One who shares in

b) One who partakes of

(II) RAMIFICATIONS OF BEING PARTAKERS OF A HEAVENLY CALLING

1. To comprehend how Christ understood His heavenly calling

a) Studies in Isaiah (Isaiah 40-66)

b) Studies in the Gospel

2. To be challenge to do the following:-

a) To follow Christ (Matthew 4:19)

b) To be His disciples (Luke 6:40)

c) To fulfill our heavenly calling

(III) RAMIFICATIONS OF BEING PARTAKERS OF CHRIST

1. Battling the hardening of the heart (Hebrews 3:7)

2. Battling going astray (Hebrews 3:10)

3. Battling unbelief (Hebrews 3:12)

4. Battling deceitfulness of sin (Hebrews 3:13)

5. Identification with Christ (Hebrews 3:14)

a) Identifying with Him

b) Steadfastness

c) Faithfulness

i) Beginning

ii) Continuing

iii) Ending