Hebrews is commonly referred to as a letter, though it does not have the typical form of a letter. Guthrie shows how this enigmatic letter powerfully presented the gospel in its own firstcentury context by examining its message within the confines of its historical context. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of hebrews. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and. Every high priest is selected from among the people and is appointed to represent the people in matters related to god, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. Hebrews with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. This is why he has to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people.
This book presents christ as the author and perfecter of our faith hebrews 12. Commentary on the book of hebrews by matthew henry new. But the scriptures not only teach the existence of angels, both good and evil, ellen gould white the great controversy. Hebrews 1, new international version niv the bible app. Faith in action now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Intro to hebrews biblica the international bible society. Commentary on the book of hebrews by matthew henry. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. There is a growing tendency to disbelief in the existence of evil spirits, while the holy angels that minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation hebrews 1. Hebrews is one of the three new testament commentaries on a single old testament verse. It is the book of hebrews that takes up this theme and explains it in greater detail see hebrews 8.
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. Bible study series on the book of hebrews chapter by chapter. However, doubt on pauline authorship in the roman church is reported by eusebius. The book of hebrews is an exhortation to jewish christians to hold fast to their faith in christ.
Guthrie then, building on this information and using the niv translation shows us how hebrews can speak with the same power in our own day. Yet we should not give up just because it is difficult. First, the name melchizedek means king of righteousness. Book of hebrews overview insight for living ministries. Although some include the book of hebrews among the apostle pauls writings, the certain identity of the author remains an enigma. The writer of this letter does not identify himself, but he was obviously well known to the original recipients. The title, to the hebrews, which appears in the earliest known copy of the epistle is not a part of the original manuscript. Hebrews 3 superior to moses hebrews 4 superior to joshua hebrews 5 8 jesus is our high priest hebrews 6 be fruitful in your devotion to christ as our eternal high priest hebrews 7 christ is a priest after the order of melchizedek hebrews 8 christ, a minister of a superior covenant hebrews 9 10 jesus is our sacrifice for sins.
Hebrews 2 niv read the new international version online. However, both the authorship and audience are in question. The early church father clement quoted from the book of hebrews in a. It was a pretty sweet deal, but things werent working out so well. Hebrews bible book with full chapters new international.
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 2, new international version niv the bible app. So jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters. Hebrews 1 in the past god spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways. Hebrews the niv application commentary book 15 kindle. Hebrews 12 niv therefore, since we are surrounded by. He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, since he himself is subject to weakness. The book of hebrews appeals to the greek mind as well as the jewish mind. God is not called father of the believers hebrews 12. By faith he was commended as righteous, when god spoke.
Hebrews 4 niv read the new international version online. 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. Now faith is the assurance the confirmation, the title deed of the things we hope for. The infinite god is at once produced to view, not in any of those. In a logical argument, the author demonstrates christs superiority, then adds practical instructions for following jesus. Hebrews these are all of the chapters of the book of hebrews. The author does not identify himself or those addressed, which letter writers normally did. By faith abel brought god a better offering than cain did. Hebrews 11 niv faith in action now faith is bible gateway.
By faith we understand that the universe was formed at gods command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. Hebrews 4 a sabbathrest for the people of god 1 therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. The jews were searching for a way to approach god because historically they had felt too unholy to approach him. Hebrews 7 new international version niv melchizedek the priest.
Basically, god created the world and then made an agreement with the people living in it. Missing is pauls customary salutation common to his other works. The most popular bible verses from the bible book hebrews. 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 old testament foreshadowed the new, and hebrews is the place to go if we wish to understand this as we should. Hebrews 1 new international version niv gods final word. The text of hebrews new international version niv 1. Hebrews 2 warning to pay attention 1 we must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. Packer regent college the niv application commentary series doesnt fool around.
The most popular bible verses from hebrews found 303 verses hebrews 11. Hebrews differs in some respect with the other epistles of the nt. The book of hebrews boldly proclaims the superiority of jesus christ and christianity over other religions, including judaism. And he offers no manner of greeting, such as is usually found at. It is deep and full of sometimes difficult to understand terms and theology. Josephus antiquities of jews book 1, chapter 6, paragraph 4 sala was the son of arphaxad.
Hebrews is the original name of judeans or later called jews in english due to the fact that they are the descendants of heber. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. With its myriad references to hebrew customs and the old testament, the book was likely sent to a jewish christian community, possibly in rome. Hebrews 7 niv melchizedek the priest this bible gateway. 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. Throughout the epistle, the author stresses the continuity and flow between the old testament revelation and the new faith in christ, while emphasizing the superiority of both christ and his new covenant, using such words as better, perfect and. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. The greeks saw everything on earth as the shadows cast by what was real, so they were always searching for reality. I have developed study notes from my reading of the book. Hebrews 2 niv warning to pay attention we must pay.
Ill begin teaching the book of hebrews in my sunday school class on 11062016. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of hebrews in the bible new international version. Mark the chapters you have read, if you join our personal bible read plan. These are all of the chapters of the book of hebrews. Hebrews 12 new international version niv 12 therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. The niv application commentary series promises to be of very great service to all who preach and teach the word of god. 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. The epistle to the hebrews, or letter to the hebrews, or in the greek manuscripts, simply to the hebrews. 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 believers are seen as men on earth having free entrance to god and a heavenly calling by the work of christ. God, who at sundry times and in divers manners we can scarcely conceive any thing more dignified than the opening of this epistle. He met abraham returning from the defeat of the kings and blessed him, 2 and abraham gave him a tenth of everything. Jan 02, 2020 this book presents christ as the author and perfecter of our faith hebrews 12.
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