A study guide for the book of hebrews home of the word. I believe knowing the background, that is, the historical setting, the literary design, and the major. Since hebrews doesnt purport to be written by an apostle, its status as an accepted part of the new testament canon was unclear for some time, though the book was considered quite valuable. The translated bible text has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible. The son of god their messiah, the creator of the universe had already been there.
Coming tonight to our first in the series of the book of hebrews, i have titled the book the superiority or the preeminence of jesus christ. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the letter to the hebrews. A introduction to the book of hebrews by michael rood. The audience is manly a group of jewish believers, and seekers who are located in palestine. One such example is its use of the word fire which apocalyptically refers to gods judgment see hebrews 10. Biblical studies from the book of hebrews lesson 1 general introduction overview oftentimes, while watching t. On this edition of the white horse inn this hosts will begin a new eight part series through the book of hebrews. Of course, the scriptures, written by the prophets, are important.
In these last days god spoke to us through his son. 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. House of israel charlotte the book of galatians part 1. We will look at who we think wrote hebrews, when it was written, etc. Hebrews 11 niv faith in action now faith is bible gateway. Hebrews intro to hebrews biblica the international bible society. And i would invite you, if you want to know the book of hebrews better, to purchase this book. 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. Out of the 27 books in the new testament, the book of hebrews is the only one where the author remains a mystery. The book says that jesus destroyed the power of death.
Jesus is the superior way god has spoken to us in these last days. Hosted by dennis johnson michael horton rod rosenbladt zack keele. Introduction to the book of hebrews message by michael j. A onevolume abridgment of the sevenvolume edition that condenses the essential arguments of every chapter. Consequently jesus is the primary focus of the book and happily the. Hebrews bible book with full chapters king james version. In the book of hebrews faith is not a forensic position pauline justification by grace through faith, but a faithful life to the end heb. In the midst of adversity, believers are to fix their eyes on jesus, live by faith, and run the race that is. Introduction to hebrews recently, i was given the task of introducing the book of hebrews at randolph street baptist church in charleston, west virginia. Hebrews is an occasional document, like all the nt books.
It is in many ways an enigma, but it is also in many ways the clearest teaching in the whole nt about the value of christ and his ministry on our behalf before god. Hebrews chapter 1 kjv king james version we all go through the process of birth, lifes journey and death. He came in plain sight and all the while, everything he did and said lined up with what they were told would happen. Jesus is greater, so hold fast to him overviewbible. 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. To understand jesus is not only greater than the old testament prophets, he is greater than the angels too. This book compellingly preaches and repreaches christ to those who know him even today. To explore the background surrounding the writing of the book of hebrews.
Although hebrews is not written in apocalyptic language, it does employ it. Introduction to hebrews disciple lessons from hebrews. The bible book of hebrews with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Thesis of the book of hebrews is that we will be made a partaker of christ on the condition that we press forward to the land of promise, to the rest of god, to the fullness of our inheritance in christ. The epistle to the hebrews, or letter to the hebrews, or in the greek manuscripts, simply to the hebrews. The message of hebrews for the global church is that jesus is better than every other thing believers are tempted to fall back into, such as their formers ways of sin, culturally comfortable patterns of thinking or living, or nonchristian ethical codes. Hughes goes on to add insights as to the difficulty of working on an introduction to this epistle. Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses. Although some include the book of hebrews among the apostle pauls writings, the certain identity of the author remains an enigma. The epistle to the hebrews introduction the epistle to the hebrews is a unique book in the new testament. It strikingly shows gods sovereignty that he chose as the instrument to confirm the hebrews, paul, the apostle of the. What his the basic message of this epistle and how does it point to christ as our final prophet, priest and king. Bible study series on the book of hebrews chapter by chapter.
The epistle to the hebrews, or letter to the hebrews, or in the greek manuscripts, simply to the hebrews is one of the books of the new testament. Summary of hebrews, the general epistles and revelation. An introduction to the book of hebrews white horse inn. The background and purpose of hebrews 2 for videos, study guides and other resources, visit third millennium ministries at. Commentary on the book of hebrews by matthew henry. It is true that the epistle to the hebrews has been the battleground of discordant opinion and conjecture. Read hebrews introduction commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible.
The epistle of paul the apostle to the hebrews testifies of the superiority of jesus christ. The foundations of christianitythe jewish sacrificial systemthe power of jesusjesus as high. However, doubt on pauline authorship in the roman church is reported by eusebius. The book of hebrews, youll discover the power of being inseparably linked with the historic, living savior, who is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Bible scholars believe one of the following three people are most likely to have written it. Hebrews 1 full chapter the supremacy of gods son long ago, at many times and in many ways, god spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.
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. Hebrews was written to experienced disciples who now were losing their fervency. Intro to hebrews biblica the international bible society. Authorship of the epistle to the hebrews wikipedia. And you probably know the famous verse from hebrews 12. Hebrews introduction commentary commentary critical. Though god has spoken in other ways and through human beings in the past, jesus is the clearest picture of godbecause he is god. Commentary on the book of hebrews by matthew henry new. Yet the exact audience, the author, and even whether hebrews is a letter. Hebrews 4 niv a sabbathrest for the people of god bible. Watch our overview video on the book of hebrews, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In a logical argument, the author demonstrates christs superiority, then adds practical instructions for following jesus.
Hebrews 1 commentary new testament matthew henry st. Johnson and zach keele join us as we begin a trip through the book of hebrews. You probably know the passages that describe the heroes of faith. The makers of this product emphasize all the favorite features. 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. Introduction to hebrews 10 isaiah gives some remarkable insights into the apocalyptic language used in the bible. This book, a letter to the hebrews, begins with an epic announcement to those children of abraham, isaac and jacob who lived after the cross. I am afraid that many of the questions i struggle with in hebrews would have never been asked by its author nor peter, nor james. Why does the author make parallels between melchizedek and jesus. Missing is pauls customary salutation common to his other works. The writer of this letter does not identify himself, but he was obviously well known to the original recipients. The epistle to the hebrews of the christian bible is one of the new testament books whose canonicity was disputed. Gentiles are not mentioned in the book, understand who is being spoken to in the letter is key to understanding the book of hebrews.
If you think about the new testament of the bible at all, you may wonder about the name given one of the books. The book of hebrews boldly proclaims the superiority of jesus christ and christianity over other religions, including judaism. The book of the new testament routinely known as hebrews is a difficult nut to crack. Every one alive daily expresses faith in something. Hundreds of relevant easy to understand teaching points.
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