Struck By Scripture (Hebrews 3:1-4)
I took a logic course in college which helped me learn to appreciate the art of argument and debate. In particular, I love a good syllogism. Two valid premises create an unbreakable conclusion. The writer of Hebrews employs this technique in a very simple way. See if you can identify the syllogism.
1 Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession, 2 who was faithful to him who appointed him, just as Moses also was faithful in all God’s house. 3 For Jesus has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses—as much more glory as the builder of a house has more honor than the house itself. 4 (For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God.) (ESV)
Did you find it? Good job if you did. Here it is:
Premise #1: Jesus is the builder of the house (3:3)
Premise #2: The builder of all things is God (3:4)
Necessary conclusion: Therefore, Jesus is God.
This is the second location up to this point where the writer of Hebrews has subtly taught that Jesus is God.
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