Lawrence DeMetrius

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Letter to the Hebrews
An Intimate Review
Pt 3
By Lawrence DeMetrius

In [Heb 2:11] the scribe reiterates the ONENESS that Christians have with Yahweh through Jesus Christ. The scribe writes,

For both He that SANCTIFIETH and they who are SANCTIFIED are all of ONE: for which cause He is not ashamed to call them BRETHREN, saying, I will declare THY NAME unto My BRETHREN, in the midst of the CHURCH will I SING praise unto THEE. And again, I will put my trust in HIM. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me.
[Heb 2:11; Jn 17:6, 9, 12, 17, 21, 22, 23]

*sanctifieth/d Gk #37 hagiazo (hag-ee-ad-zo) it means to make holy, purify, consecrate and mentally venerate

This is a SANCTIFICATION that only Christ can do before Yahweh. It has nothing to do with outward show of oneself to others. [Rm 3:23-26]

*one Gk #1520 heis (hice) it means one

This definition reiterates that Yahweh recognizes HIS SONS collectively as ONE UNIT, HOUSEHOLD and FAMILY. This is the same FAMILIAR relationship shared amongst THE TRIUNE GODHEAD. [I Jn 5:5-13]

*brethren Gk #80 adelphos (ad-el-fos) it is a brother

This indicates the relationship of people who have the same parent or parents. In this disclosure, the scribe refers to Christ and His Brethren who have the same GOD and ABBA, FATHER. [Isa 45:5, 6, 14, 18, 21, 22; 46:9, 47:10; Mt 12:50; Jn 20:17; Rm 8:14-18; I Cor 8:6]

*declare Gk #518 apaggello (ap-ang-el-lo) it means to announce, report, tell and to bring a word or show again

*name Gk #3686 onoma (on-om-ah) it is one’s unique name, authority and character

The DECLARATION of Christ to His brethren makes the NAME of Yahweh known unto them again. This was necessary because their pure conscience was infested with sin per the transgression of Adam. [Gen 2:9, 17; Eno Parable 1] Only Christ can do this because only He is The Express Image of Yahweh, the unseen GOD. [Heb 1:3; Col 1:15; Jn 14:8-11] Only Christ only can reveal the FULLER DEGREE of Yahweh’s GLORY and does so only to His brethren because their hearts are whole toward HIM. [II Chr 16:9; Mt 11:27-30; Jn 14:21-23]

*church Gk #1577 ekklesia (ek-klay-see-ah) it is a calling out, popular meeting and religious congregation such as a Hebrew synagogue, community of Christian members and saints mortal and immortal

*sing Gk #5214 humneo (hoom-neh-o) it means to sing a hymn or religious ode and to celebrate Yahweh in song

Christ does this within assemblies of Yahweh worshipers. He literally SINGS PRAISES unto His FATHER amongst born-again believers. Christ is the SANCTFIER who SINGS PRAISES to Yahweh amongst those who are SET APART unto divine worship. [St Jn 4:23, 24] In [Heb 2:14, 15] the scribe explains why it was necessary for Christ to experience mortality and mortal death writing,

Forasmuch then as the children are PARTAKERS of FLESH and BLOOD, He also Himself likewise took part of the same; that through DEATH He might DESTROY him that HAD the POWER of DEATH that is, the DEVIL; and DELIVER them who through DEATH were all their lifetime SUBJECT to BONDAGE.
[Heb 2:14, 15]

*partaker Gk #2841 koinoneo (koy-no-neh-o) it means to share with others

*flesh Gk #4561 sarx (sarx) it is…
• flesh as stripped of the skin and strictly the meat of an animal as food
• the body as opposed to the soul or spirit and a symbol of what is external
• the means of kindred, human nature with its physical and moral frailties, passions and humans as such
*blood Gk #129 haima (hah-ee-mah) it is…
• literally blood of men and animals
• figurative of the juice of grapes
• kindred and an implication of bloodshed
• specifically, the atoning blood of Jesus Christ

*death Gk #2288 thanatos (than-at-os) it is literally death

*destroy Gk #2673 katargeo (kat-arg-eh-o) it is to render entirely idle and useless

*power Gk #2904 kratos (krat-os) it is great vigor, dominion, might and strength

*devil Gk #1228 diabolos (dee-ab-o-los) it is a traducer, false accuser, slanderer and Lucifer himself

The work of a DIABOLOS is to ACCUSE mortals of violating Yahweh’s directives, be it true or false ACCUSATION. They engage mortals for no other reason than to lure them into sin, so they can ACCUSE them of it in the courts of heaven. [Mt 6:34; Jn 10:10a]

*deliver Gk #525 apallaso (ap-al-las-so) it means to change away, release, remove and depart

*subject Gk #1777 enochos (en-okh-os) it means to be liable of a condition, penalty and imputation and to be in danger, guilty of or subject to

*bondage Gk #1397 douleuo (doo-li-ah) it is slavery, ceremonially or figuratively

Because Adam their mortal father became guilty of conceiving forbidden knowledge, all of his offspring inherited the consequence of BONDAGE to DEATH. [Eno 15; 16; 54; 69; Gen 2:9, 17; 3:1-6] Christ is the only Authority Who can DELIVER them from this BONDAGE. [Lk 4:18, 19; St Jn 3:16, 19, 36; 5:24, 25; 6:37-40, 44, 45, 63; 7:37-39; 8:23, 24, 31, 32, 36; Acts 4:12; Heb 7:25; I Jn 3:8-10] In order for mortals to be forgiven of their sinful nature, Christ had to become their HIGH PRIEST. To do this, Yahweh required Him to take on their nature and experience their DEATH.

The scribe writes,

For verily He took not on the nature of ANGELS; but He took on Him the seed of Abraham. Wherefore in all things it behooved Him to be made like unto His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful HIGH PRIEST unto God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that He Himself hath suffered being tempted, He is able to succor them that are tempted.
[Heb 2:16-18]

Thus, for the sake of every mortal Christ’s self-sacrifice was quite necessary. In [Heb 3:1] the scribe specifically hails Christ as the APOSTLE and HIGH PRIEST of the Christian PROFESSION writing,

Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the APOSTLE and HIGH PRIEST of our PROFESSION;
[Heb 3:1]

*apostle Gk #652 apostolos (ap-os-tol-os) it means he that is sent, a messenger, delegate, ambassador of the Gospel, official commissioner of Christ who possesses miraculous powers

*high priest Gk #749 archiereus (ar-khee-er-yuce) it is a chief priest, chief priest of priests, the high priest of the Hebrews and Christ

The Elect of Yahweh are a royal PRIESTHOOD governed under the leadership of Christ, Who is the HIGHEST of HIGH PRIESTS of Yahweh. [II Pet 2:9; Rev 1:5, 6; Mt 28:18-20]

*profession Gk #3671 homologia (hom-ol-og-ee-ah) it is acknowledgment

This revelation is key, because it clarifies that all who reject the FAITH taught by Jesus Christ ultimately reject Him and all the gratuities He offers them, namely eternal salvation. Only Yahweh can reveal the true nature of Christ and HIS relationship to HIM as HIS FIRST BEGOTTEN SON. Furthermore, Yahweh only grants this revelation to those who reverently inquire of and are predestined to receive it from HIM. [II Chr 16:9; Jn 6:37-40, 44, 45, 65; 8:43-47; 10:26; II Tim 2:24-26; Rev 19:10]
In [Heb 3:2-6] the scribe notes that Jesus Christ is worthy of the honor He receives because He is the Builder of His House writing,

Who was faithful to HIM that appointed Him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house. For this Man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as He who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house. For every house is builded by some man; but HE that built all things is GOD. And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after; But Christ as a Son over His Own house; Whose house are we, IF we HOLD FAST the CONFIDENCE and the REJOICING of the HOPE firm unto the end.
[Heb 3:2-6]

*hold fast Gk #2722 katecho (kat-ekh-o) it means to hold down and hold fast

*confidence Gk #3954 parrhesia (par-rhay-see-ah) it is all out-spokeness, frankness, bluntness, publicity, assurance and plainness

*rejoicing Gk #2745 kauchema (kow-khay-mah) it is a boast and an act…in a good or bad sense

This is what the HUMBLE do per their FAITH in Yahweh. [Ps 34:2]

*hope Gk #1680 elpis (el-pece) it is expectation and confidence

Here the scribe clarifies that HOLDING FAST to the CONFIDENCE and REJOICING of the HOPE firm to the end is perquisite to inheriting eternal life. Meaning, one must be and remain righteous per Yahweh’s perspective until they transition to immortality. THE LORD emphasized this through Prophet Ezekiel. [Eze 18:19-28] HE also reiterated it through Enoch and Apostle John. [Eno 49:3; Rev 22:11] The Elect are expected to HOLD ON to the FAITH imparted to them by Jesus Christ at all cost. [Lk 21:19; Gal 2:16, 20; Heb 11:1, 6; I Jn 3:3; Rev 3:8, 10]

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