A Better Hope to Draw Near to God

I. Introduction: The Book of Hebrews emphasizes the better things of salvation more than any other NT book.
II. The emphasis on hope in the Book of Hebrews
III. Hope is realized through spiritual growth and maturity in the doctrine of Christ
IV. Hope, as an act of faith, grows through diligent imitation of exemplars and practice
V. Hope, as God's final salvation set before us, receives strong encouragement and assurance by the oath of God
VI. Hope is an exclusive refuge in God, due to a godly fear of Him and a fleeing from His avenging wrath
VII. Hope is an immovable anchor of the soul
VIII. Hope has entered within the veil
IX. Jesus Christ our High Priest, after the order of Melchizedek, is the better hope by which we draw near to God