Hebrews 1 commentary new testament matthew henry st. Hebrew bible, also called hebrew scriptures, old testament, or tanakh, collection of writings that was first compiled and preserved as the sacred books of the jewish people. Special pages permanent link page information wikidata item cite this page. Hebrews differs in some respect with the other epistles of the nt. Josephus antiquities of jews book 1, chapter 6, paragraph 4 sala was the son of arphaxad. Hebrews in the picture study bible the book of hebrews with. 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. Hebrews with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The book of hebrews elevates jesus above historical people. The book of hebrews was probably written shortly after ad 60. Watch our overview video on the book of hebrews, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Hebrew bible, collection of writings that was first compiled and preserved as the sacred books of the jewish people.
The book of hebrews refers to the collection of texts in the new testament also known as the letter to the hebrews and epistle to the hebrews. The book of the new testament routinely known as hebrews is a difficult nut to crack. Missing is pauls customary salutation common to his other works. Hebrews makes important theological contributions to the biblical canon, it has been drawn upon as sacred scripture since the late first century, and christians have for two millennia consistently upheld the divine inspiration and, therefore, the canonicity of the book of hebrews. The studies themselves are not intended to be comprehensive or complete commentaries on the biblical passages, but rather a survey of the basic story line, a brief analysis on the features of the text that serve to communicate its message, and a summary of the theological communication of the passages as a basis for further reflection.
Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. Although the identity of the author of the book remains to be a topic for debate and discussion in churches and among scholars today, the book of hebrews is attributed to paul the apostle. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. The epistle to the hebrews, or letter to the hebrews, or in the greek manuscripts, simply to the hebrews. He is gods word, the hope for a new creation, our eternal priest, and. Hebrews is the original name of judeans or later called jews in english due to the fact that they are the descendants of heber. Concluding exhortations keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Charts on the book of hebrews kregel charts of the bible and.
Intro to hebrews biblica the international bible society. Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image. In its general framework, the hebrew bible is the account of gods. It is the account of gods dealing with the jews as his chosen people, who collectively called themselves israel. Hebrews niv concluding exhortations keep on bible. It constitutes a large portion of the christian bible a brief treatment of the hebrew bible follows. The book of hebrews, 2007 edition 9781418509552 by max lucado. In a logical argument, the author demonstrates christs superiority, then adds practical instructions for following jesus. Introductionthe book of the new testament routinely known as hebrews is a difficult nut to crack. A call to be faithful and endure through trials hebrews 10.
A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. It provides a short synopsis of this biblical book of the scripture with reference with interesting points or lessons to be learned from the summary of these famous biblical events and people. While this kind of background information is helpful, its absence does not. The epistle to the hebrews of the christian bible is one of the new testament books whose canonicity was disputed. Hebrews in the picture study bible the book of hebrews. The early church father clement quoted from the book of hebrews in a. The believers are seen as men on earth having free entrance to god and a heavenly calling by the work of christ. Hebrew, any member of an ancient northern semitic people that were the ancestors of the jews. The purpose for the book of hebrews is to show the supremacy and sufficiency of christ as the high priest who intercedes for us, the supremacy of christ as god himself, and as the. By the roman period, hebrews could be used to designate the jews, who use the hebrew language. These are all of the chapters of the book of hebrews. Why are male and female roles so important in the bible. 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.
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. He is greater than angels, the torah, moses, the promised land, priests, melchizedek, sacrifices, and the covenant. It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace, not by eating ceremonial foods, which is of no benefit to those who do so. Hebrews bible book with full chapters king james version. But now, at the end of these days, it has come to us through his son, to whom he has given all things for a heritage, and through whom he made the order of the generations. The author is anonymous, although either paul or barnabas was traditionally accepted as the author. The epistle to the hebrews, one of the books of the new testament, was probably directed at jewish christians in some modern languages, including armenian, greek, italian, romanian, and many slavic languages, the name hebrews with linguistic variations is the standard ethnonym for jews. This course is an indepth study of the letter to the hebrews, and is designed to provide a working knowledge of the book, including an understanding of the proper relationship between the old and new testaments and confirm the superiority of jesus and his gospel.
This is a study of hebrews, which reigns unchallenged as the new testaments finest commentary on the relationship between christ and the old testament. After all, says hebrews, god gave the world the torah a. It shows how to strengthen true christian faith and how jesus will eliminate sin and death forever. In times past the word of god came to our fathers through the prophets, in different parts and in different ways. The hebrew bible, which is also called the tanakh t. Jesus is superior to the law and the old covenant hebrews 3. When the various new testament books were formally brought together into one collection shortly after. However, doubt on pauline authorship in the roman church is reported by eusebius. Authorship of the epistle to the hebrews wikipedia. God is not called father of the believers hebrews 12.
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. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Since clement of rome quoted the book of hebrews in a letter which he wrote in approximately a. The book of hebrews kjv audio bible full by alexander. It contains a challenging message to live wholeheartedly for christ in every situation. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of. These texts are almost exclusively in biblical hebrew, with a few passages in biblical aramaic instead in the books of daniel and ezra, the verse jeremiah 10. Hebrews bares no mention of the destruction of the jewish temple in jerusalem by titus in ad 70 28. Biblical scholars use the term hebrews to designate the descendants of the patriarchs of the hebrew bible old testamenti. The author encourages faithfulness, love, and sound doctrine. The book of hebrews exalts jesus and shows that he is superior to the sacrifices of old. 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. Hebrews is known and cited by clement of rome in 1 clement ad 95 27. The book of hebrews compares and contrasts jesus to key historical people and events from the old testament.
Although some include the book of hebrews among the apostle pauls writings, the certain identity of the author remains an enigma. The following additional short summary of the book of hebrews contains facts and information taken from eastons bible dictionary. Its purpose was to present the lord jesus christ as perfect and superior in comparison to anything. Regardless of the human hand that held the pen, the holy spirit of god is the divine author of all scripture 2 timothy 3. Voice bible studies, the book of hebrews, introduction, lesson 1. Modern biblical scholarship considers its authorship unknown, perhaps written in deliberate imitation of the style of paul. It is obvious that there are certain lessons in the epistle to the hebrews that are found nowhere else in the bible. Keys to the text feature, and introduction material bring the bible to life. Epistle to the hebrews read the bible online bible study tools.
The chartstyle can be a little difficult to follow, but the information is valuable. When we meet with other believers to study the word we are challenged to dig into it and share what we have learned with one another fulfilling the command found in hebrews 10. Dec 07, 2017 the book of hebrews read by alexander scourby. To judge from its contents, the letter was addressed to a christian community.
However, since the third century this has been questioned, and the consensus among. Book of hebrews overview insight for living ministries. However, internal evidence such as the fact that timothy was alive at the time the epistle was written and the absence of any evidence showing the end of the old testament. Traditionally, paul the apostle was thought to be the author. These warning passages appear throughout the book 2. This summary of the book of hebrews provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and. God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by his son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds. Hebrews 1 new international version niv gods final word.
Unfortunately, questions about authorship and the ways some heretical. Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering. The book of hebrews is a general epistle apostolic letter. The writer of this letter does not identify himself, but he was obviously well known to the original recipients. On november 30, 1954, anne hodges was taking a nap on her couch in the little town of oak grove alab. The book of hebrews shows the superiority of christianity over the judaic system under the law of moses. The epistle to the hebrews, or letter to the hebrews, or in the greek manuscripts, simply to the. The holy spirit was the divine author of hebrews, and of all scripture, even though we dont know who put the physical pen to the physical paper and traced the words. In other words, if we would take the epistle to the hebrews out of the bible, what would this do to our understanding of the truth of god or of the gospel. It is probable that the epistle was written near his second roman imprisonment, about 6062 ad. What is pure and undefiled religion according to james 1. The book of hebrews boldly proclaims the superiority of jesus christ and christianity over other religions, including judaism. 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. 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.
The text does not mention the name of its author, but was traditionally attributed to paul the apostle. A majority view seems to be that the recipients of hebrews. New testament than in the old, and many historical facts about the church in. The apostle paul wrote the book of hebrews in about 61 c. One of the best places to delve into bible study is in small discussion groups. The writer of hebrews seems to regard the sacrificial system of the old testament to still be in operation 29. With its myriad references to hebrew customs and the old testament, the book was likely sent to a jewish christian community, possibly in rome. Bible study series on the book of hebrews chapter by chapter. The new testament consists of 27 books, which are the residue.
It has also been described as an intricate new testament book. Letter to the hebrews, new testament letter traditionally attributed to paul but. Interesting facts about hebrews barnes bible charts author. Contrasted with a normal commentarystyle presentation, the charts present varied views on issues such as authorship without actually reaching a conclusion. Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things. Hebrews uses old testament quotations interpreted in light of first century. More likely than not, the epistle was written sometime during the reign of emperor nero ad 6468. What is important is to treat the book as inspired scripture as defined in 2 timothy 3. According to louis ginzbergs legends of the jews, the twentyfour book canon of the hebrew bible was fixed by ezra and the scribes in the second temple period. It also constitutes a large portion of the christian bible. Charts on the book of hebrews does an excellent job presenting the facts on the book of hebrews. By setting forth basic information that we do know about the book, we will begin our study by providing a foundation on which to.
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