New Testament Studies
All ages are finite and were created of which Scripture speaks of two principle ages: the "present age" and the "age to come." Every age has a beginning and an end;
hence one age ends before another begins. This age is characterized as "this present evil age" (Gal. 1:4) during which Satan is the ruler (Jn. 12:31; 16:11; 2 Cor. 4:4)
with his subordinates (Eph. 6:11-12; 1 Cor. 2:6, 8). The end of this age and the beginning of the age to come coincides with Christ's Parousia.
Romans 3:23 is quoted many times as a proof-text that all humans have sinned and therefore require a savior. It is possible that this verse, "for all have sinned and fall short of
the glory of God," is the most well-known verse from the apostle Paul's Epistle to the Romans, and perhaps the most often memorized and quoted verse from all his writings because
of its brevity. The verse is commonly quoted to substantiate the universality of sin. However, those who may not be thoroughly acquainted with the larger context, may assume that
"all" includes the entire human race. If the identity of "all" is isolated from its surrounding context, then it is reasonable to make this assumption. However, when "all" is
properly placed in its context, the intent of the verse becomes dynamic, for it refers to the same "all" as in the previous verse, "all who believe."
Where is Jesus Christ today? What essential role is He performing for us today before God? As a believer in Jesus Christ's sacrifice for sins, how important is it for me to understand
what He is doing on my behalf, and what are the repercussions if I do not understand it? And, what should be my personal response to His present ministry? These and other important
issues will be answered in the coming weeks as we discuss and examine the Scriptures together concerning Jesus Christ, our High Priest.
This book was begun and finished on Philip Mauro's memorable voyage of the Steamship Carpathia. His voyage was interrupted by the rescue of the survivors of the
Titanic, and by the return with them to the port of New York. In Mauro's own words, "This is not the place to speak of the harrowing scenes and distressing
incidents of the four days of that return trip." The book is not a complete exposition of the Epistle to the Hebrews, but rather the subject material content
focuses on many things that God has prepared for them that love Him. Great is the reward promised to those who maintain the character of Hebrews "to the end"; and
correspondingly great is the loss that will be incurred by those who, through neglect or unbelief, turn aside from the pilgrim's path.