1. Message 5: The Danger of Refusing God
Hebrews 12:15-29

2. The Sovereignty of God 5 Text: Heb. 12:15-17.
The Root of Bitterness: Refers to a person who refuses the grace and the sovereignty of God developing the bitterness in his heart unto God.
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3. The Sovereignty of God 5
The Rejection of Grace: Esau as a profane person who treated the spiritual blessings of God with contempt.

4. The Sovereignty of God 5
Isaac: Recognize and accepted the sovereignty of God.
Esau: Could not accept his own fault and rejected the sovereignty of God (Gen. 37:41).
Repentance: A total change of heart, mind and will.

5. Dispensation Theology5

6. All believers are saved Redemption Anticipated
Covenant Theology 5
In Adam
In Christ
Covenant of Works
Covenant of Grace
No one was saved
All believers are saved OT NT
Garden of Eden
Redemption Anticipated
Redemption Completed

7. Human Responsibility 5
Sovereignty of God does not nullify human responsibility.
The Doctrine of Election (Rom. 9:11-13) – Is God fair?
Westminster Confession (III.6-7):
Elect – redeemed by Christ and effectually called unto faith.
Rest of Mankind – extends or withholds mercy or to pass by.

8. Symbolism of the Covenants5
Mount Sinai (Heb. 12:18-21):
Symbolizes the Old Covenant – the giving of the Law in great fear.
The Purpose of the Law:
To reveal we are sinners and unable to save ourselves (Rom. 3:20).
To draw us to have hope in Christ alone (Heb. 7:19; Gal. 3:24;
Christ is the purpose of the Law (Rom. 10:4).

9. Symbolism of the Covenants5
Mount Zion (Heb. 12:22-24):
Symbolizes the New Covenant and Jerusalem.
Christ is the Mediator of the New Covenant.
The Old and New Testaments:
The New is in the Old concealed.
The Old is in the New revealed.

10. The Judgments of God 5
Those who reject Christ will face a greater judgment.
Future: Christ will return to deliver His people and to judge wickedness (Matt. 24:21-22).

11. The Judgments of God 5
Final: The Great White Throne Judgment of God for unbelievers (Rev 20:11-15).