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  Book of Hebrews - Bible Survey
Regardless of the human hand that held the pen, the Holy Spirit of God is the divine author of all Scripture, therefore, Hebrews speaks with the same canonical authority as the other sixty-five books of the Bible.
Hebrews and James, Holman New Testament Commentary by Thomas Lea.
The Book of Hebrews: Twenty-first Century Biblical Century Commentary by John Cook.
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 The Book of Hebrews
As a person reads the book of Hebrews it quickly becomes evident that the author views all historical events recorded in the Hebrew Bible as sketches, shadows, and figures of things that were to come.
Early on in the book of Hebrews the author begins to rest much of his ongoing line of logic on the assumption that the Messiah (Yahshua) is to be similar to Melchizedek as prophesied in the Psalms.
In the book of Hebrews, this doctrine is fueled by a desperate-for-an-answer misinterpretation of another Messianic-age prophecy.
www.judaismvschristianity.com /hebrews.htm   (5768 words)

  
  USCCB - NAB - Hebrews - Introduction
Hebrews is probably therefore a written homily, to which the author gave an epistolary ending (Hebrews 13:22-25).
Christ is God's final word of salvation communicated (in association with accredited witnesses to his teaching: cf Hebrews 2:3-4) not merely by word but through his suffering in the humanity common to him and to all others (Hebrews 2:5-16).
The letter concludes with specific moral commandments (Hebrews 13:1-17), in the course of which the author recalls again his central theme of the sacrifice of Jesus and the courage needed to associate oneself with it in faith (Hebrews 13:9-16).
www.usccb.org /nab/bible/hebrews/intro.htm   (1064 words)

  
 Hebrews
Hebrews was clearly known to the author of 1 Clement (17:1, 36:2-5).
Although Hebrews is included in the Pauline corpus and was part of that corpus in its earliest attested form (p46), it is certainly not a work of the apostle.
The book is anonymous, and its author is unknown.
www.earlychristianwritings.com /hebrews.html   (884 words)

  
 The Book of Hebrews and the End of the Age
Internal evidence suggests the Book of Hebrews was written in part as a warning to its original audience just a short time before the fullfilment of these prophecies of judgement would occur.
The readers of the Book of Hebrews, probably residents of Jerusalem themselves, were not ignorant of these promises from the Lord that the wheat and the chaff would be separated.
The basic argument of the Book of Hebrews is an appeal by the apostle for his readers to fully embrace the kingdom of God and not to give in to pressure from the Jews and turn back to Judaism.
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 The Book of Hebrews
The Book of Hebrews has a relation to what I call “the fullness of the Gospel,” the disclosure of God’s final doctrinal revelation to man which Paul called “the Mystery.” This discussion may be technical, but it is important.
But he introduces the Book of Hebrews with a subject that was giving them doctrinal trouble and was causing them to slip from the central truths of Christianity that Paul taught them earlier.
Go to Hebrews chapter 13 is a conclusion to the book, after he tells them to hang on with the truth, to have faith, and to get back to the ways of old, because they have long been Christians.
www.askelm.com /doctrine/d040901.htm   (8868 words)

  
 Suffering and the Book of Hebrews
The author of the Hebrews teaches the people of God a theology of suffering in his parenesis, or his exhortations, and the kind of mindset the believer ought to have in the midst of their sufferings in the last days.
Hebrews 2:10 says, "For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through suffering" (RSV).
Just as the Christians addressed in the Book of Hebrews had real hope in what Christ has accomplished in his superior work on behalf of his people, so the same hope is real for the suffering believer who is tempted to give up and to return to an unbelieving way of life.
www.thirdmill.org /files/english/new_testament/92764~2_25_2003_9-38-31_AM~NT.Biggs.suffering.hebrews.htm   (6845 words)

  
 Hebrews
Hebrews: Introduction and Outline, and "Jesus as High Priest in the Letter to the Hebrews," by Professor Barry D. Smith, Atlantic Baptist University, in Religious Studies 1023: The New Testament and Its Context.
Hebrews, Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871.
Haber, Susan, "From Priestly Torah to Christ Cultus: The Re-Vision of Covenant and Cult in Hebrews," Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 2005.
www.textweek.com /epistlesrevelation/hebrews.htm   (787 words)

  
 Challenging Monte Judah's assertion that the Book of Hebrews should be tossed
The book of Hebrews is primarily theological and instructive.
The latest possible date for the writing of Hebrews is A.D. 95 but could have been written as early as A.D. And the book of Hebrews speaks of the sacrifice by the High Priest in the present tense (Heb.
Is the author of the book of Hebrews "pro-Torah?" The overwhelming consensus of Christian commentators says "No" and is summarized by the commentary excerpt on the cover of this article.
www.therefinersfire.org /book_of_hebrews.htm   (1848 words)

  
 Inerrancy: The Book of Hebrews   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Most have thought that Hebrews was a Christian epistle, like the letters of Paul, because of the reference to believers at the end of the book.
The LXX is an imperfect translation with a lot of license taken in explaining the Hebrew language, and yet it is quoted in the inspired book of Hebrews.
Going back to what we have already said about 13:20-25, the author of this book writes with a certain apostolic authority or acceptance as one who is recognized as a giant of a spiritual leader in the early church community.
www.conservativeonline.org /journals/05_14_journal/2001v5n14_id03.htm   (2164 words)

  
 The Son in the Book of Hebrews
The book of John concentrates on the deity of Christ.
The writer of Hebrews whoever he was had a superior understanding of Judaism and the functions of the tabernacle, sacrifices and their prophetic significance.
The writer of Hebrews used the three most important subjects to the Jews, the angels, the priesthood, and the sacrifices, and we find the Son is compared to them all, is called superior.
www.letusreason.org /trin14.htm   (3768 words)

  
 Notes on Hebrews - 1
Here are some notes for the class on the Book of Hebrews that I taught for the Connections class in the fall of 2001 and the Bridges class in the spring of 2002 at Salem Alliance Church.
The Book of Hebrews ended up at the back of the New Testament because the front was already taken.
Hebrews also builds on Old Testament teachings and the Jewish people were called "Hebrews" before they were called Jews!.
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 The College Press NIV Commentary: Hebrews
The exalted character of the Son of God is the theme and dynamic of this pivotal book of the New Testament.
Jesus is both the fulfillment of the old covenant and the inaugurator of the new covenant.
Hebrews is where the old and new covenants are fully discussed.
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 Bible Notes - Hebrews
Barnabas' background as a Levite would qualify him to write the book, but support for his authorship is lacking in the early church.
In light of Christ's preeminence, the author urges his readers to hold fast to the true confession and endure whatever suffering or reproach is necessary on its behalf (4:14; 6:18; 13:13).
Personal Application: Although the epistle to the Hebrews is specifically dedicated to the Christian Jews, its teachings and practical warnings may be applied to Gentile believers.
www.angelfire.com /sc3/redentormio/Hebrews.html   (2028 words)

  
 An Overview Of The Book Of Hebrews
It has been suggested that the title “To The Hebrews” was written on the outside of the script rolls to identify the document as the letter we know as the Letter to the Hebrews.
Hebrews 13:18,19), and who was intending to return to them soon with Timothy (cf.
Hebrews 10:35; 3:12) in favor of reverting to Judaism (cf.
www.christianinconnect.com /hebrews.htm   (5078 words)

  
 The Book of Hebrews
Hebrews does much more than mention the seven basic doctrines; it gives lots of details about most of them.
Perfection is the seventh basic doctrine.  Hebrews is replete with admonitions for us hold fast and go beyond the milk of the word to spiritual maturity, 5:9, 11-14; we need to be made perfect to do His will, 13:21.
The Book of Hebrews has it all.  If it were the only New Testament book you had, you would do well.  We see Jesus, we are encouraged to exercise faith and hold fast to the faith.  We look beyond our trials, to the better resurrection, and the Eternal City.
www.giveshare.org /BibleStudy/237.bookofhebrews.html   (1294 words)

  
 Encountering the Book of Hebrews: An Exposition (Encountering Biblical Studies)
This book is a great way to step into the vast array of literature on the book of Hebrews that is out there.
This book is going to get you a lot farther in your study of Hebrews than a bible dictionary or some crackpot online commentary.
This book would be wonderful for personal or small group Bible study for those with at least a fair understanding of the NT (if you're not there yet check out Encountering the New Testament in this series) and a hunger to go deeper.
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 Bible Survey: The Book of Hebrews
The author of the book of Hebrews is unrecorded.
In all probability it was written before AD 70, since there is no mention in the book of the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, and such a destruction would have surely been useful to the argument in the book.
The judgment in view in Hebrews 6 (as well as Hebrews 10 and John 15) is physical death; the danger being warned of, is the "sin unto death" discussed in 1 John 5:16-17, which is given its illustration in the lives of Ananias and Sapphira.
www.theology.edu /biblesurvey/hebrews.htm   (628 words)

  
 Intro to the book of Hebrews -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
As we begin our journey in the book of Hebrews, it is important, I think, to understand a little about the history of the book, as well as the main purpose of the book.
The true purpose of the book, with out a doubt was to teach the Hebrew Christians that it was not enough to confess Christ, that we had to go deeper into Christ.
The depth of this book are great, I still find myself in aw of this book, even after the many times I've studied this book.
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 Introduction
Hebrews nowhere deals with or addresses Gentile Christian readers; and it is impossible to assume that Hebrews is addressed only to the Jewish members of a mixed group to the exclusion of the Gentile members.” (RCHL, Hebrews, P14)
As the sinning Hebrew sacrificed, God “winked at” his sin, because in the mind and plan of God, it was covered by the sacrifice.
He directed much of what he said to the Hebrews as a people (nation.) When he addressed any of the groups within the nation, however, his change of pronoun coupled with the context itself, shows that he was not addressing the nation anymore.
www.jaysnell.org /Book11HTM/introduction.htm   (2830 words)

  
 Book of Hebrews Life Lessons Inspirational Series - By: Max Lucado - Christianbook.com
Hebrews was written for Jewish believers torn between their new faith and their old routines and rituals.
Ephesians is a letter of encouragement and admonitions, written to remind believers of their immeasurable blessings in Jesus Christ.
The Book of Hebrews is grounded in the work of the Levitical priesthood.
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 Book of Hebrews
The Hebrew listens intently as the Christian briefly summarizes the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ.
GOD has Hebrews written in HIS Word, it is Scripture; it is part of the Canon.
The Book of Hebrews stresses again and again the superiority of the New Covenant in Christ over the Old Covenant.
www.despatch.cth.com.au /BCU/HebrewsIntro.htm   (2429 words)

  
 Paul the False Apostle
In spite of the fact that the message of Hebrews is similar to that of Paul's message in that he believes the Law has been done away with, I agree with the scholars for a number of reasons.
Early on in the book of Hebrews the author begins to rest much of his ongoing line of logic on the assumption that the Messiah (Yeshua) is to be similar to Melchizedek as prophesied in the Psalms.
After drawing the conclusion that Yeshua is of a different priesthood than that of the Levites, Hebrews continues with this bit of logic.
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 1844 and the book of Hebrews... - Christian Forums
My theory for this inconsistency is that the book of Hebrews was originally written in Aramaic.
However, we see clearly, the author of Hebrews was trying the persuade the new Hebrew Christians away from the earth sacrificial service and get them to focus on Jesus’; heavenly ministry which was ratified by His blood and inaugurated upon His ascension.
If the book of Hebrews nullifies the spiritual aspect of Day of Atonement service, then the sanctuary was given to God's people in vein.
www.christianforums.com /t4042111-1844-and-the-book-of-hebrews.html   (1715 words)

  
 SermonCentral.com: Exploring the book of Hebrews by Kevin Derr
We should not only be able to place the various books in their order, but we should also know the content.
I would be glad to suggest some good tools for the study of scripture and you will find a few books on the book table in the Narthex.
This is by no means an exhaustive collection of books appropriate to the study of Hebrews.
www.sermoncentral.com /sermon.asp?SermonID=67710   (954 words)

  
 LNF: Book of Hebrews, The
The book of Hebrews appeared at a critical time in the history of the early church.
The book of Hebrews was a great factor in stabilizing the apostolic church in the crisi hour before the fall of Jerusalem, and it is hoped that a discussion of the mighty themes of the book of Hebrews will be of some help to the church of God today.
And may it be the blessed privilege of many with "boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flest." (Heb.
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 Book of Hebrews
Hebrews is noteworthy for the fact that it is written using some of the finest Greek of any book of the New Testament.
The second is that willful sin invariably leads to a person’s losing his ability to have faith--including the faith to keep salvation, for enough of a lifestyle of sin will cause a person to cease wanting God, or else lead to a point of deception where sin is justified.
The writer here alludes to the fact that although the Hebrews had been told the Promised Land was theirs, their failure to believe and act upon the promise cursed them with death.
www.centralcal.com /hebrews.htm   (19900 words)

  
 Encountering the Book of Hebrews: An Exposition (Encountering Biblical Studies) @ CenturyOne Bookstore
Although the Book of Hebrews "is not exactly what most of us would regard as a user-friendly book," notes Donald Hagner, "Hebrews has always been popular among Christians." Encountering the Book of Hebrews was written to help students more fully appreciate the complexities of this favorite section of Scripture.
Unlike commentaries, it does not try to be exhaustive‹examining all details and answering all questions‹but instead guides students to the issues that are most important for their study of this difficult book.
As with other volumes in the Encountering Biblical Studies series, Encountering the Book of Hebrews is designed for classroom use and includes a number of helpful features, including further-reading sections, key terms, chapter objectives, and outlines along with numerous sidebars and illustrations.
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 Bible Study: The Book of Hebrews (Menu)
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Montefiore, H.W. A Commentary on the Epistle to the Hebrews.
This commentary tries to present Hebrews in a way that modern readers can apply it to their lives.
www.cresourcei.org /biblestudy/bbheb.html   (492 words)

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