The book of hebrews boldly proclaims the superiority of jesus christ and christianity over other religions, including judaism. One such example is its use of the word fire which apocalyptically refers to gods judgment see hebrews 10. Written by some of the worlds most distinguished evangelical scholars, these twenty volumes offer clear, reliable, and relevant explanations of every book in the new testament. God gave his name great honour when he raised him from the dead. Bible study series on the book of hebrews chapter by chapter savedbyhim01 20180911t03. 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. 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. Hebrews overview john calvins commentaries on the bible. Hebrews makes important theological contributions to the biblical canon, it has been drawn upon as sacred scripture since the late first century, and christians. In a logical argument, the author demonstrates christs superiority, then adds practical instructions for following jesus. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk.
Hebrews 1 commentary new testament matthew henry st. It was written to jewish christians who had it was written to jewish christians who had graduated from the inferior covenant of the mosaic law to the gospel of jesus christ cp. Read and study hebrews, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. Gaebelein, gaebeleins concise commentary on the whole bible i volume, neptune, nj. Tom constables expository notes on hebrews this is also available in the net. It contains a challenging message to live wholeheartedly for christ in every situation. 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. Biblical studies from the book of hebrews bible study guide. Hebrews is a sermon from the early christian church that addresses a real, urgent, and still relevant pastoral problem. Book of hebrews john gills exposition of the bible. The commentary section includes running commentary on the bible text with reference to several modern versions, especially the new international version, the new revised standard.
Study hebrews using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Obviously, the title of hebrews tells of the flavor of the book. Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person. The book of hebrews focuses on jesus christs fulfillment of and superiority to every institution in the old testamentsabbath, sacrifices, and priesthood.
The body of the commentary proceeds through each major section of the book by first providing a detailed bibliography including many nonenglish works, followed by a fresh translation and notes on the text. Philip edgcumbe hughes a commentary on the epistle to the hebrews 1977. Lane, word biblical commentary wbc, thomas nelson, 1991, 372 pp. Here is a bible study, commentary, and summary of hebrews chapter six. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of hebrews.
The early church argued over whether the book of hebrews belonged in the bible, because the identity of its author was unknown. And of necessity of faith in christ, and of stedfastly following him. The book of hebrews begins with no mention of the author. Im studying this book for a womens bible study class so havent read the whole book but it is very thorough so far inckudes the book of hebrews in the back of the book which is great for making notes.
God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by his son, a. This commentary provides an interpretation of the book of hebrews in. Hebrews 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Hebrews commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Hebrews 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The book of hebrews is a general epistle apostolic letter. The structure of the book of hebrews is a different from other new testament books. Top 5 commentaries on the book of hebrews ligonier ministries. The author is anonymous, although either paul or barnabas was traditionally accepted as the author. Commentary on the book of hebrews by matthew henry. Hebrews helps us understand the overall story of the bible. 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. Hebrews is a name for the israelites and for the descendants of abraham compare genesis 14.
His summary of the theology of hebrews is excellent, focusing primarily on the christology of the book. The author of hebrews is unknown but we know that god inspired him, just as he inspired the authors of the other books in the bible. An introduction to the book of hebrews an argument of the book of hebrews a selected bibliography for the book of hebrews daniel b. There is an eternal covenant between the members of the godhead that made possible the salvation of man hebrews. It isnt so much that jesus brought a message from the father. This first lesson in the series establishes the historical and religious context for the writing of this book. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more.
The epistle to the hebrews, or letter to the hebrews, or in the greek manuscripts, simply to the hebrews. Hebrews commentary book of hebrews commentary lifeway. Understand the epistle to the hebrews free downloadable. In hebrews, the author shows how jesus is the ultimate revelation of god.
Johnsons bible commentary to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Significantly, hebrews does not refer even once to the books of the apocrypha. Hebrews commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The addressees must not only have been very familiar with the ot. Study guide for hebrews by chuck smith blue letter bible. From baxters explore the book recommended resource excellent overview of the bible. As you study the book of hebrews, you will see that the old testament was fulfilled by jesus christ in the new testament and the superiority of christ his glory, his honor, and his divinity. There are a great number of reasons why i believe it is time for us to study the book of hebrews. The book of hebrews compares and contrasts jesus to key historical people and events from the old testament. Acknowledging that many issues such as authorship and provenance remain open, william lane examines the evidence available and makes a compelling case for his reading of the book and its historical background. In this book of the bible, we find reasons to remain faithful and we learn about our high priest in heaven. Commentary on the book of hebrews matthew henrys bible commentary.
When jesus came into this world, he became for a little time lower than the angels. Hebrews free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. The body of the commentary proceeds through each major section of the book by first providing a detailed bibliography including many nonenglish works, followed by a. 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. And yet the epistle cannot have received its name for the fact only that there are so. Read the book of hebrews from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. Study the bible online using commentary on hebrews and more. 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 design of this epistle was to persuade and press the believing hebrews to a constant adherence to the christian faith, and perseverance in it. Humble, cautious fear is urged, lest any should come short of the promised rest, through unbelief. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. This commentary provides an interpretation of the book of hebrews in conversation with the rapidly growing body of scholarly literature. It begins like an essay, continues as a sermon and ends like a letter. The jewish christians had become discouraged and were tempted to turn back to their old religion.
The superior worth and dignity of christ above moses is shown. Verse by verse inductive and exegetical bible studies into the book of hebrews. Hebrews, lifechange bible study christian book distributors. From the letter itself it is clear that the writer must have had authority in the apostolic church and was an intellectual hebrew christian well versed in the ot. The hebrews are warned of the sin and danger of unbelief. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away. Book of hebrews matthew henrys bible commentary concise.
A bible commentary for teaching and preaching thomas g. When you consider the wide agreement among biblical scholars about who wrote every other book of the new testament, its a little mysterious that we dont know who wrote hebrews. Commentary on the book of hebrews by matthew henry new. And yet the epistle cannot have received its name for the fact only that there are so many references to the ot in it. This is a study of hebrews, which reigns unchallenged as the new testaments finest commentary on the relationship between christ and the old testament. Book of hebrews overview insight for living ministries. New testament commentaries on the book of hebrews, by dr. Commentaries on hebrews jan 02, 2020 book of hebrews bible survey who wrote the book of hebrews. It is obvious that there are certain lessons in the epistle to the hebrews that are found nowhere else in the bible. Study guide for hebrews 1 by david guzik blue letter bible.
The hebrews believe that the law from god came by angels. Study hebrews using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. He is greater than angels, the torah, moses, the promised land, priests, melchizedek, sacrifices, and the covenant. Read hebrews commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. This 59 part expository study of hebrews was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 200305. Moreover the hebrews that were with the philistines before that time. 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. Ill begin teaching the book of hebrews in my sunday school class on 11062016. I have developed study notes from my reading of the book. Hebrews with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The people being written to were true believers who had been persecuted because of their faith, were being seduced by teachers of false doctrine and were in danger of forgetting the true word that their first leaders had taught them. France hebrews in the expositors bible commentary, revised edition 2006. Best commentaries and books on hebrews logos bible software.
The book of hebrews is an exhortation to jewish christians to hold fast to their faith in christ. Hebrews is basically a book that exhorts discouraged christians to continue on strong with jesus in light of the complete superiority of who he is and what he did for us. If we do not trust christ, and consequently live for him, confessing when we fail, then we are in danger of losing our faith, and if that happens we will be lost as well. Introduction to hebrews 10 isaiah gives some remarkable insights into the apocalyptic language used in the bible. Hebrews overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by john calvin, helps you experience his lasting impact on christian theology and thought. Hebrews 1 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. The covenant of jesus fulfills the other covenants described in the bible. Hebrews each file is a pdf ready to print these pdfs are in a question and answer format making them an ideal for a small group bible study index introduction how preterism explains hebrews chapter 1 superior to angels chapter 2 superior to man chapter 3 superior to moses. Hebrews is basically a book that exhorts discouraged christians to continue on. Free bible commentaries in easy english easyenglish bible. The tyndale new testament commentaries have long been a trusted resource for bible study. James rosscup this dispensationally oriented work is not versebyverse, but deals with the exposition on a broader scale, treating blocks of thought within the chapters. They could not continue in judaism and be christians. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching.
Bible study series on the book of hebrews chapter by chapter. 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. Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins. Recently, the 12 volume expositors bible commentary. Introduction to hebrews verse by verse bible study kjv. Oct 15, 2015 watch our overview video on the book of hebrews, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. What does it mean that jesus was a little lower than the angels psalm 8. 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. He clement of alexandria says that the epistle to the hebrews is the work of paul, and that it was written to the hebrews in the hebrew language. In order to this, the apostle speaks much of the excellency of the author of the gospel, the glorious jesus, whose honour he advances, and whom he justly prefers. The book of hebrews appeals to the greek mind as well as the jewish mind. A bible study series on the permanence, sufficiency, preeminence, and superiority of jesus christ.
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