Overview of the book of hebrews third millennium ministries. A letter to the hebrews is an amazing book in the bible. Barry joslin well, the question of who wrote hebrews is probably the question that i get asked most often. 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. However, doubt on pauline authorship in the roman church is reported by eusebius.
Print commentary on hebrews david guzik enduring word. Simply put, the book of hebrews helps us unlock the glorious tapestry of gods progressive revelation. Book of hebrews overview insight for living ministries. A summary of the book of hebrews limerick reformed.
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. 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. Although hebrews is not written in apocalyptic language, it does employ it. Again, he did not say about any angel, i will be his father, and he will be my son 2 samuel 7. Hebrews summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of hebrews for bible study or sunday school lessons. Josephus antiquities of jews book 1, chapter 6, paragraph 4 sala was the son of arphaxad. In a logical argument, the author demonstrates christs superiority, then adds practical instructions for following jesus. To encourage fidelity to christ and the new covenant by showing that christ is the new, final and superior high priest. The letter is written to hebrew christians, that is, those who have converted to christ from judaism, and who are under pressure to depart from christ. Some of the ancient and most foundational concepts of our faith can be difficult to understand. The early church father clement quoted from the book of hebrews in a. In the past god spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. Out of the 27 books in the new testament, the book of hebrews is the only one where the author remains a mystery. Whether youre new to the bible, a longtime student of scripture, or somewhere in between, youll appreciate the many ways the smart guide to the bible.
Hebrews bible book with full chapters king james version. Nearclassical style of the prologues of luke, acts, and hebrews. Yet, christian teaching virtually ignores this letters foundation when associating it with new testament believers. Introduction to hebrews 10 isaiah gives some remarkable insights into the apocalyptic language used in the bible. The book of hebrews provides no detailed exposition of the israelite sanctuary ritual because its pastoral concerns moved in another direction. 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. Commentary on the book of hebrews by matthew henry.
One such example is its use of the word fire which apocalyptically refers to gods judgment see hebrews 10. God has also given to him a name that is greater than theirs. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. 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. Every one alive daily expresses faith in something. The use of the phrase en gar to is found only in hebrews 2. A free study guide on hebrews that you can download and print.
The translated bible text has been through advanced checking. Overview of the book of hebrews reformed answers to. Christ is superior to angels, moses, aaron and the old testament priestly ministry. In this second installment of the teds lecture series, we are pleased to bring you four video lectures by d. Bible scholars believe one of the following three people are most likely to have written it. 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. Facts about melchizedek, a mysterious character mentioned in the book of hebrews. For centuries, church fathers and biblical scholars. The book of hebrews is the bridge that connects the old testament and the new.
And he offers no manner of greeting, such as is usually found at. With its myriad references to hebrew customs and the old testament, the book was likely sent to a jewish christian community, possibly in rome. For some particular reasons, the writer of the book of hebrews did not pen his name on the book. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of hebrews in the bible king james version. The author is anonymous, although either paul or barnabas was traditionally accepted as the author. Jul 14, 2015 hebrews shows us that the bible is not a collection of unrelated stories, but is rather one unified storythe story of redemption through jesus christ. Hebrews helps us unfold the mystery of seeing jesus christ throughout the old testament. For centuries, church fathers and biblical scholars have sought to identify the author of hebrews. Commentary on the book of hebrews by matthew henry new. Yet we should not give up just because it is difficult. An introduction to the book of hebrews an argument of the book of hebrews a selected bibliography for the book of hebrews daniel b. Intro to hebrews biblica the international bible society.
Hebrews 1 commentary new testament matthew henry st. Bible study series on the book of hebrews chapter by chapter. You can either pay by credit card, visa, mastercard, discover or amex, or paypal. These are all of the chapters of the book of hebrews. The book of hebrews boldly proclaims the superiority of jesus christ and christianity over other religions, including judaism. This verse opened the eyes of augustine, and helped him to become a mighty man of faith, and it is. These covenants are completely different and yet many christians approach god on the basis of old testament law instead of new testament faith. Hebrews proves that jesus christ is superior to all ot types moses, aaron, the tabernacle, the temple, etc. Likewise, the interpretation of the faith by which people are saved as being identical with. Hebrews is one of the three new testament commentaries on a single old testament verse. Your introduction says that the recipients of this letter seem to have lived in italy. The book of hebrews is a general epistle apostolic letter. 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 friend and i recently read out loud through the book of hebrews using the books of 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 christ, greater faith, and bolder acts of service. Hebrews the niv application commentary book 15 kindle. A summary of the book of hebrews limerick reformed fellowship. The author does not identify himself or those addressed, which letter writers normally did.
An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the letter to the hebrews. Hebrews uses old testament quotations interpreted in light of first century rabbinical judaism. 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. The background and purpose of hebrews 2 for videos, study guides and other resources, visit third millennium ministries at. Carsons spring 20 acts, pauline, and general epistles course at our deerfield campus. The book of hebrews trinity evangelical divinity school. The book calls itself a word of exhortation, and this was a common way to refer to sermons hebrews. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of god, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
Some think that paul wrote it but the style and vocabulary are very different from pauls other letters. Missing is pauls customary salutation common to his other works. May 02, 2020 regardless of the human hand that held the pen, the holy spirit of god is the divine author of all scripture 2 timothy 3. Summary of hebrews, the general epistles and revelation. The main theme of the book of hebrews can be found in the opening verses. 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. Hebrews is the original name of judeans or later called jews in english due to the fact that they are the descendants of heber. In the midst of adversity, believers are to fix their eyes on jesus, live by faith, and run the race that is. And he did that by living with the people, enduring the troubles of this. The book of hebrews goes far beyond your typical bible study tool.
The letter to the hebrews cliffsnotes study guides book. Hebrews chapter one tells us that jesus christ is made much greater than the angels, and it explains the relationship the angels have with christ,that they are ministering spirits sent to minister to those who have inherited the kingdom of heaven. A study guide for the book of hebrews home of the word. It is deep and full of sometimes difficult to understand terms and theology. The supremacy of gods son, jesus christsuperior to all the angels and to all things created. Volume 4 in the daniel and revelation committee series. The practical, relevant helps on each page lead you. 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. No one can live a single day without exercising faith faith. Although some include the book of hebrews among the apostle pauls writings, the certain identity of the author remains an enigma. The entire book is about jesus and how he is the guarantee of a new and better covenant.
No one can live a single day without exercising faith faith in the physical world. Jun 15, 2008 some of the ancient and most foundational concepts of our faith can be difficult to understand. Its purpose was to present the lord jesus christ as perfect and. The epistle to the hebrews, or letter to the hebrews, or in the greek manuscripts, simply to the hebrews. Aug 31, 2016 the book of hebrews is a long list of reasons to cling to jesus. 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. The conjunction te is used most frequently in lukes writings and hebrews. Tom constables expository notes on hebrews this is also available in the net. Ill begin teaching the book of hebrews in my sunday school class on 11062016. The book lacks the kind of opening salutation that appears in all of pauls letters compare hebrews 1. Oct 30, 2015 hebrews proves that jesus christ is superior to all ot types moses, aaron, the tabernacle, the temple, etc. 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.
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. I can definitely recommend this way of experiencing the bible. The influence of hebrews is reflected in many of the generally accepted teachings of the christian church, one of which is the doctrine of the blood atonement, or the idea that the blood of jesus atones for or pays the penalty for human transgressions. Hebrews is commonly referred to as a letter, though it does not have the typical form of a letter. A careful examination of how the book of hebrews relates to the sanctuary, judgement, and prophecies, especially how the old testament services compare with christs in the heavenly sanctuary. It was a pretty sweet deal, but things werent working out so well. The writer of this letter does not identify himself, but he was obviously well known to the original recipients. Enjoy davids hebrews commentary in print, or on kindle. The foundations of christianitythe jewish sacrificial systemthe power of jesusjesus as high. I have developed study notes from my reading of the book. These folks knew about angels, the old testament heroes, the devil, and moses tabernacle, but someone thought they needed to know a little more. Jesus is greater, so hold fast to him overviewbible. 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.
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. Each video is one lecture on the book of hebrews from dr. But as we read through hebrews, it seemed to us that it was. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. The authorship of hebrews one can not be dogmatic or conclusive regarding the human author of the book of hebrews. The book of hebrews the smart guide to the bible series. However, it does furnish some important keys for understanding the significance of the sanctuary and its main emphases. Hebrews reminds to have faith, repent and trust god, father, son and holy spirit. In this commentary, pastor david explains and applies the book of hebrews chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Hebrews was written for christians who had been in the church for a while. Jesus christ is clearly greater than anything that the old covenant had produced. Basically, god created the world and then made an agreement with the people living in it. Understanding the book of hebrews based on the exodus.