God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by his son. Nov 18, 2015 the book of hebrews is a great study on christology. Clement of alexandria suggests that paul wrote the book originally in hebrew and that luke translated it into greek, though the greek of hebrews bears no resemblance to translation greek e. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. However, doubt on pauline authorship in the roman church is.
Missing is pauls customary salutation common to his other works. In a logical argument, the author demonstrates christs superiority, then adds practical instructions for following jesus. He also appears to have been one to whom the apostles had confirmed the lords word. The book of hebrews boldly proclaims the superiority of jesus christ and christianity over other religions, including judaism. Selections from this epistle are sure to be found in any good dissertation on the christian faith. The text does not mention the name of its author, but was traditionally attributed to paul the apostle. However, doubt on pauline authorship in the roman church is reported by eusebius. Jul 31, 2003 this book was an easy readi scarfed it down in about an afternoon, and it was well written, clear, offered an interpretation that was close to the text and gave me a good overview of hebrews. Humble, cautious fear is urged, lest any should come short of the promised rest, through unbelief. Whoever wrote hebrews appears not to have been an apostle of jesus. When the various new testament books were formally brought together into one collection shortly after. Name several people that were thought to be the penman of hebrews.
Although hebrews is not written in apocalyptic language, it does employ it. There are a great number of reasons why i believe it is time for us to study the book of hebrews. This epistles title bears the traditional greek title, to the hebrews, which was attested by at least in the second century a. The hebrews are warned of the sin and danger of unbelief. The makers of this product emphasize all the favorite features. An introduction to the book of hebrews an argument of the book of hebrews a selected bibliography for the book of hebrews daniel b. Its purpose was to present the lord jesus christ as perfect and. Believers in jesus christ, as gods perfect sacrifice for sin, have the perfect highpriest through whose ministry everything is new and better than under the covenant of law. First, the author called his audience to draw near to god and hold onto their hope. Last week, we were challenged to think of our lord in much greater terms greater in power, in majesty, in love and mercy and grace. Significantly, the book makes no reference to the destruction of the temple at jerusalem in ad 70, and the author wrote as if the sacrificial system were still in existence hebrews 10. It shows you how the old pointed to the new, how the former. And i would invite you, if you want to know the book of hebrews better, to purchase this book.
Hebrews 1 commentary new testament matthew henry st. Selections from this epistle are sure to be found in any good dissertation on the chri. Jesus is the great high priest, the eternal mediator between god and man who never stops mediating, and is the perfect fulfillment of all prophecies and types and shadows. Jesus christ is clearly greater than anything that the old covenant had produced. When the various new testament books were formally brought together into one collection shortly after a. The entire book is about jesus and how he is the guarantee of a new and better covenant. The book of hebrews compares and contrasts jesus to key historical people and events from the old testament. The letter to the hebrews appears in the new testament after the thirteen pauline letters and before the seven catholic letters. However, both the authorship and audience are in question. This summary of the book of hebrews provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of hebrews. Introduces perspectives on the author, audience, date and purpose of the book of hebrews that can help us interpret the original meaning and apply this book to. If you want to see the supremacy and sufficiency of christ, read this book. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of hebrews. He explained that in light of the new covenant, these practices would soon disappear.
The believers are seen as men on earth having free entrance to god and a heavenly calling by the work of christ. Commentary on the book of hebrews by matthew henry. Jesus is portrayed throughout as the perfect revelation of god and superior to angels, moses, melchizedek or the priesthood. The book of hebrews addresses three separate groups. Since the book of hebrews is grounded in the work of the levitical priesthood, an understanding of the book of leviticus is essential for properly interpreting hebrews. Although some include the book of hebrews among the apostle pauls writings, the certain identity of the author remains an enigma. Watch our overview video on the book of hebrews, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The book of hebrews is about jesus and how he guarantees a new and.
Biblical studies from the book of hebrews lesson 1 general introduction overview oftentimes, while watching t. Introduces perspectives on the author, audience, date and purpose of the book of hebrews that can help us interpret the original meaning and apply this book to our modern world. David guzik commentary on hebrews 1, in which the author declares that jesus. The book of hebrews is a fascinating document of eternal truth and an invaluable aid to understanding the old testament. Hebrews with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Israels sin had continually interrupted gods fellowship with his chosen and covenant people, israel. And of necessity of faith in christ, and of stedfastly following him. Book of hebrews hebrews chapter 1 hebrews chapter 2 hebrews chapter 3 hebrews chapter 4 hebrews chapter 5 hebrews chapter 6 hebrews chapter 7 hebrews chapter 8 hebrews chapter 9. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the. Some think that paul wrote it but the style and vocabulary are very different from pauls other letters. The theme of the epistle to the hebrews, the only book of the new testament in which our lord is presented in his high priestly office, is the supreme glory of christ, the son of god and son of man. These covenants are completely different and yet many christians approach god on the basis of old testament law instead of new testament faith. Introduction to hebrews 10 isaiah gives some remarkable insights into the apocalyptic language used in the bible. I believe that a study of the book of hebrews may be the next step for us as a church as we seek to grow in our desire for greater intimacy with. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole. Study on the road or teach directly from your tablet.
The book of hebrews begins with no mention of the author, only of god. Its very clear explanation of the bible about the salvation and the. With its myriad references to hebrew customs and the old testament, the book was likely sent to a jewish christian community, possibly in rome. Book of hebrews overview insight for living ministries.
Hebrews differs in some respect with the other epistles of the nt. In addition, the suggestion that the writer of this epistle relied upon knowledge and information provided by others who were actual eye. This book presents christ as the author and perfecter of our faith hebrews 12. This was the challenge that faced the author of the book of hebrews. Hebrews 11 new international version niv faith in action. The superior worth and dignity of christ above moses is shown. Hebrews 11 niv faith in action now faith is bible gateway. The author is anonymous, although either paul or barnabas was traditionally accepted as the author. He explained that christ, through his blood, had opened the way into the most holy place. The book of hebrews is the bridge that connects the old testament and the new. In addition, the suggestion that the writer of this epistle relied upon knowledge and information provided by others who were actual eyewitnesses of christ jesus 2. The book of hebrews was written primarily to jews who had converted to christianity, but were now perhaps a little unsure as to the person of christ. When was the way opened to the father for the believers. Hebrews & james, holman new testament commentary by thomas lea.
Jan 02, 2020 this book presents christ as the author and perfecter of our faith hebrews 12. The book of hebrews may briefly be summarized in this way. From what is in the book we could argue that the jews were still carrying on the temple. The main theme of the book of hebrews can be found in the opening verses. There is nothing in the letter to tell us who wrote it nor is there a strong tradition to associate an author with the book. Bible study series on the book of hebrews chapter by chapter. He writes,i appeal to you, brothers and sisters, bear with my word of exhortation, for i have written to you briefly hebrews. Commentary on the book of hebrews by matthew henry new. The author of the letter to the hebrews remains shrouded in mystery.
The epistle to the hebrews, or letter to the hebrews, or in the greek manuscripts, simply to the hebrews. He is greater than angels, the torah, moses, the promised land, priests, melchizedek, sacrifices, and the covenant. Its important to understand which group is being addressed in which passage. The author of the letter to the hebrews wrote his letter before then. Now i turn to the fourth author, sir robert anderson, and quote from his book, the hebrews epistle in the light of the types.
I believe that a study of the book of hebrews may be the next step for us. The writer of this letter does not identify himself, but he was obviously well known to the original recipients. I believe that a study of the book of hebrews may be the next step for us as a church as we seek to grow in our desire for greater intimacy with christ, greater faith, and bolder acts of service. What message was the penman trying to convey to the hebrew people. Early tradition, in the main, attributed this text to paul, but the western church did not accept its pauline authorship until the fourth century. The title, to the hebrews, which appears in the earliest known copy of the epistle is not a part of the original manuscript. Lesson 1 introduces perspectives on the author, audience, date and purpose of the book of hebrews that can help us interpret the original meaning and apply this book to our modern world. Hundreds of relevant easy to understand teaching points. Donald guthries commentary the letter to the hebrews 1983 mentions priscilla by name as a suggested author. God is not called father of the believers hebrews 12.
The book of hebrews is a general epistle apostolic letter. Welcome to the book of hebrews a sermon to the baptized the letter to the hebrews is more appropriately called the sermon to the hebrews. Tom constables expository notes on hebrews this is also available in the net. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. One such example is its use of the word fire which apocalyptically refers to gods judgment see hebrews 10. The book of hebrews hebrews is one of the most challenging. The book of hebrews elevates jesus above historical people.
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