Author Archives: Steve Hankins, Th.D.

“Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?” (Hebrews 1:14, KJV 1900) In 1984, Christian singer Amy Grant introduced a song titled, “Angels.” The initial lyrics give the record of Herod sending Peter to prison after he, Herod, saw how the killing of James brotherContinue reading “Angels Watching Over Me (Hebrews 1:14)”

“But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?” (Hebrews 1:13, KJV 1900) In October 1977, the music group Queen released a song titled, “We Are The Champions.” The song is about engaging in a long battle but never giving upContinue reading “The Champions (Hebrews 1:13)”

“And, “You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of your hands; they will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment, like a robe you will roll them up, like a garment they will be changed. But you are the same,Continue reading “Safe in Christ (Hebrews 1:10-12)”

As I went through Hebrews Chapter 1 regarding Jesus’ supremacy over the angels, a couple thoughts came to me that are worthy of further reflection. For the next couple devotions, I will look back at these. “But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousnessContinue reading “Deity of Christ (Hebrews 1:8-9)”

“After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.” (Hebrews 1:3b–4, ESV) I have had many discussions with people over points of doctrine. It seems that one of theContinue reading “Superior to Angels (Hebrews 1:4-14)”

“He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,” (Hebrews 1:3, ESV) When I was a young boy, my grandmotherContinue reading “Imago Dei (Hebrews 1:2b-3)”

“God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son” (Hebrews 1:1–2, KJV 1900) Imagine for a second a young architect. He has a vision for a magnificent building that He will design and build.Continue reading “Revelation of Truth (Hebrews 1:1-2a)”

As a college freshman, I got interested with photography. These were the old days before digital cameras. I purchased a single lens reflex camera and a variety of lenses and filters for different types of shots. For instance, a polarized filter would cut glare and enhance colors. It was especially good for landscapes and waterContinue reading “Changing Lenses on Hebrews”