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Because Jesus is God's final and superior revelation, we must give earnest attention to Him, refuse to away, and respond to the great salvation He provides.
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Give Earnest to Christ
- Hebrews 2:1 John 10:27
- Give careful attention to what God has spoken through His .
- What has your attention will influence your direction.
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Guard Against Spiritual
- Hebrews 2:1 Hebrews 3:15
- Spiritual drift is and often unnoticed.
- Regularly check your direction against God's Word.
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God's Word Is
- Hebrews 2:2 Acts 7:53 Galatians 3:19 Psalm 119:89
- God's Word is and trustworthy.
- God's truth does not change with culture, feelings, or opinions.
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Greater Revelation Means Greater
- Hebrews 2:3 Luke 12:48 Romans 2:4
- The danger is not only rejecting Christ, it is Christ.
- Do not confuse God's patience with God's approval.
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Salvation Is Great Because Jesus Is
- Hebrews 2:3 Ephesians 2:1 1 Peter 1:18–19
- Our need was great: we were in trespasses and sins.
- The Gospel points us not merely to better living, but to a Savior.
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The Gospel Was by Christ
- Hebrews 2:3 Mark 1:14–15 Matthew 16:24
- Jesus Himself proclaimed the Gospel.
- Jesus is not merely Savior. He is .
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The Apostles the Message
- Hebrews 2:3 1 John 1:1
- The apostles personally and witnessed Christ.
- The Gospel rests upon the testimony of those who encountered Christ.
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God to the Gospel
- Hebrews 2:4
- God's establishes the truth of the Gospel.
- The Spirit works according to God's sovereign will.
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How Do We Keep from ?
- Stay in the Word Matthew 4:4
- Stay Close to Christ 2 Corinthians 13:5
- Take Sin Seriously Romans 6:12
- Don't Confuse Patience with Approval Romans 2:4
- Remember What Salvation Cost 1 Peter 1:18–19