A commentary on the book of hebrews 9781629117799 by andrew murray. However, we can follow the lord jesus without any hesitation, for he was faithful from start to finish. Perhaps this explains why presentday christians often find this book confusing or even misleading. A theological investigation into the authorship of hebrews. We love creating practical, discipleship resources to help you know and love god more.
The writer of this letter does not identify himself, but he was obviously well known to the original recipients. God is not called father of the believers hebrews 12. A recent commentary described hebrews as a delight for the person who enjoys puzzles lane, wb, xlvii. Perhaps the most enigmatic epistle of the new testament, the book of hebrews confronts the reader with foundational christian doctrines framed for an audience steeped in jewish law and tradition. The structure of the book of hebrews is a different from other new testament books. Bible study series on the book of hebrews chapter by chapter.
Hebrews free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. This epistles title bears the traditional greek title, to the hebrews, which was attested by at least in the second century a. This is the big application point in the book, and these verses make it easier to. It begins like an essay, continues as a sermon and ends like a letter. The one cure for all human frailty is to look to jesus on the throne of heaven and confidently claim the heavenly life he waits to impart to us. Scripture by scripture explanation of the book of hebrews. Hebrews summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of hebrews for bible study or sunday school lessons. Check out the bible verse art for other books of the bible. Exhortations like these dont simply explain christian doctrines, but they are meant to transform our attitudes and actions. The book of hebrews may have been the most profound book written in the new testament period. This summary of the book of hebrews provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of hebrews.
Sep 16, 2015 it is helpful in understanding hebrews 12. When the various new testament books were formally brought together into one collection shortly after. Aug 31, 2016 the book of hebrews is a long list of reasons to cling to jesus. 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. France hebrews in the expositors bible commentary, revised edition 2006.
Selections from this epistle are sure to be found in any good dissertation on the chri. Study on the road or teach directly from your tablet. 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. A commentary audible audiobook unabridged chuck missler author, narrator, koinonia house publisher 5. 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. The book of hebrews compares and contrasts jesus to key historical people and events from the old testament. This book overviews the superiority of jesus over both men and angels as the son of god, and his high priestly superiority over aaron, concluding with a challenge for modern day pilgrims to live the victorious life of faith as did those old testament heroes such as abel, enoch, noah, abraham, moses, etc. This is the main action item for the book of hebrews.
Introduction to hebrews 10 isaiah gives some remarkable insights into the apocalyptic language used in the bible. The son is characterized by a sevenfold description verses 14, which is then buttressed by citations from old testament texts verses 514. It is also one of the most difficult books for modern people to understand. Hundreds of relevant easy to understand teaching points. Volumes have been written and theories have been postulated. First, in the earliest manuscript editions of the new testament books, hebrews is included. Its purpose was to present the lord jesus christ as perfect and superior in comparison to anything. The author of the letter to the hebrews wrote his letter before then.
Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame nkjv. Bible study notes and comments kindle edition by pratte, david. Studies on the authorship of the book of hebrews are at the same time extensive and inconclusive. Apart from romans, hebrews is the most doctrineheavy book of the new testament 1. The book of hebrews may briefly be summarized in this way. Book of hebrews hebrews chapter 1 hebrews chapter 2 hebrews chapter 3 hebrews chapter 4 hebrews chapter 5 hebrews chapter 6 hebrews chapter 7. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of hebrews. However, doubt on pauline authorship in the roman church is. 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 new testament. Its purpose was to present the lord jesus christ as perfect and. The book of hebrews addresses three separate groups. With its myriad references to hebrew customs and the old testament, the book was likely sent to a jewish christian community, possibly in rome. The book of hebrews is about jesus and how he guarantees a new and. The epistle to the hebrews has suffered from anonymity.
When the various new testament books were formally brought together into one collection shortly after a. Hold fast our confession shows up in the first section of the epistle 3. This book presents christ as the author and perfecter of our faith hebrews 12. Jan 02, 2020 this book presents christ as the author and perfecter of our faith hebrews 12.
Book of hebrews overview insight for living ministries. The author of the letter to the hebrews remains shrouded in mystery. From what is in the book we could argue that the jews were still carrying on the temple. The believers are seen as men on earth having free entrance to god and a heavenly calling by the work of christ.
The difference in style is explained as simply an adjustment to a distinct audience, to the jewish christians who. The rest of god is the state of abiding in the center of gods will, in christ, as one by one the several aspects of the believers. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. 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. The book of hebrews elevates jesus above historical people. The book of hebrews boldly proclaims the superiority of jesus christ and christianity over other religions, including judaism. Although we admire the faithful men and women of hebrews 11, they were all sinners who failed at times. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Hebrews with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Understanding the book of hebrews based on the exodus. The author is anonymous, although either paul or barnabas was traditionally accepted as the author.
Voice bible studies, the book of hebrews, introduction, lesson 1. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading commentary on the book of hebrews. This book compellingly preaches and repreaches christ to those who know him even today. 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. Its important to understand which group is being addressed in which passage. This book overviews the superiority of jesus over both men and angels as the son of god, and his high priestly superiority over aaron, concluding with a challenge for modern day pilgrims to live the victorious life of faith as did those old testament heroes such as. He is greater than angels, the torah, moses, the promised land, priests, melchizedek, sacrifices, and the covenant. The book of hebrews goes on to explain that the old covenant law required tithing to the levites by all israelites that farmed or raised animals. Although hebrews is not written in apocalyptic language, it does employ it. These folks knew about angels, the old testament heroes, the devil, and moses tabernacle, but someone thought they needed to know a little more. There is anonymity of both author and recipients because these details are not included in the text of the letter.
The book of hebrews begins with the declaration that while god has spoken in various ways through the old testament prophets, he has now spoken fully and finally in his son hebrews 1. It is the leviticus of the new testament, detailing how the lord jesus christ is both the fulfillment and the successor to all that had gone on before. The book of hebrews is a fascinating document of eternal truth and an invaluable aid to understanding the old testament. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The epistle to the hebrews, or letter to the hebrews, or in the greek manuscripts, simply to the hebrews. However, both the authorship and audience are in question.
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. This letter is one of the two greatest theological treatises of the new testament. If youve benefited from our resources, would you consider giving back to help us continue helping men, women and children as they find their place in gods story. The title, to the hebrews, which appears in the earliest known copy of the epistle is not a part of the original manuscript. Hebrews 1 commentary new testament matthew henry st. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
The text does not mention the name of its author, but was traditionally attributed to paul the apostle. Selections from this epistle are sure to be found in any good dissertation on the christian faith. The levites were then required to give a tithe of what they received to the lord. 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. The epistle to the hebrews, or letter to the hebrews, or in the greek manuscripts, simply to the. Its very clear explanation of the bible about the salvation and the. Commentary on the book of hebrews by matthew henry new. Walter martin, founder of the christian research institute and writer of the bestselling book kingdom of the cults, quipped in his usual tongueincheek manner that the book of hebrews was written by a hebrew to other hebrews telling the hebrews to stop acting like hebrews. Jesus is greater, so hold fast to him overviewbible.
The book of hebrews solves this problem by arguing that the hebrew scriptures also foretold that the messiah. Even early in the churchs history, a christian as learned as origen. Such anonymity makes the document suspect in the minds of some for it provides no specificity of. In a logical argument, the author demonstrates christs superiority, then adds practical instructions for following jesus. I believe that a study of the book of hebrews may be the next step for us. Commentary on the book of hebrews by matthew henry. The book of the new testament routinely known as hebrews is a difficult nut to crack. Hebrews differs in some respect with the other epistles of the nt. However, doubt on pauline authorship in the roman church is reported by eusebius. The book of hebrews contains many exhortations, such as let us hold firmly to the faith we profess and let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence hebrews 4. Therefore, he is able to help us to be faithful as well. Hebrews was written for christians who had been in the church for a while. There are a couple reasons why this might be the case. A letter to the hebrews is an amazing book in the bible.
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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading commentary. Watch our overview video on the book of hebrews, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Philip edgcumbe hughes a commentary on the epistle to the hebrews 1977. 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. One such example is its use of the word fire which apocalyptically refers to gods judgment see hebrews 10. Although some include the book of hebrews among the apostle pauls writings, the certain. The book of hebrews is a general epistle apostolic letter. Such anonymity makes the document suspect in the minds of some for it provides no specificity of its intended meaning within a given context. The purpose of the book of hebrews is to show israel that the new covenant was gods plan from the very beginning. The book of hebrews is an exhortation to experienced christians to not ignore the program of redemption but to press forward into the rest of god, into the fullness of the divine salvation and inheritance.
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