ECLEA

I am happy to say that I have completed the ECLEA book project I have been working on for some time—the book of Hebrews. Hebrews is a fascinating book. The overriding theme of Hebrews is the absolute superiority of Christ: he is “the radiance of His [God’s] glory and the exact representation of His nature” (Heb 1:3). He not only “made the world” (Heb 1:2) but “upholds all things by the word of His power” (Heb 1:3). It is he who has “made purification of sins [and has] sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high” (Heb 1:3). He is “the heir of all things” (Heb 1:1). As such, he is superior to the angels and to Moses. The sacrifice he made is incomparably superior to all the sacrifices made under the Mosaic Law. The New Covenant Christ instituted is incomparably superior to the Old Covenant of Moses, which has now been superseded. Christ is our true high priest. He is the fulfillment of the entire Old Covenant, which was pointing to him. In light of that, we are to appropriate the New Covenant and the salvation Christ provides into our lives by faith. We are exhorted to live out that faith, particularly in our love for and service to others, and persevere, especially since suffering and hardship are used by God to train us up and are marks that we are his children.

I have posted the book on the “ECLEA Courses & Resources” page of the ECLEA website (www.eclea.net). It may be downloaded for free. I have not yet prepared video lectures to accompany the book, but they will follow in due course.

Additionally, this Friday I will be leaving for ETHIOPIA! My dear wife, Nancy, will be accompanying me. While in Ethiopia, David Njeru, Solomon Tessema, and I will be teaching 1 Timothy, The Church: Its Nature, Mission, and Purpose, and Biblical Marriage and Parenting. I have also been asked to speak on apologetics to a group of Bible School students.

In short, the work of ECLEA never stops! We are making great strides in bringing the Word of God to many, many people and churches throughout East Africa and beyond. We appreciate your prayers and tax-deductible financial support, both of which are instrumental in leading to the success of this ministry. Thank you very much, and God bless you.

Jonathan

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