Hebrews 1 commentary the superior worth and dignity of. First, in the earliest manuscript editions of the new testament books, hebrews is included. What does it mean that jesus was a little lower than the angels psalm 8. Hebrews commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Hebrews 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. The translated bible text has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible. Humble, cautious fear is urged, lest any should come short of the promised rest, through unbelief. 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. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of hebrews. Study hebrews 2 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. There are a great number of reasons why i believe it is time for us to study the book of hebrews. Hebrews 1 commentary and bible study a grace view of the.
So, why do we need another commentary on the book of hebrews. Bible study series on the book of hebrews chapter by chapter. Chapter 3 of the book of hebrews christ and moses chapter 4 of the book of hebrews the sabbath additional notes the rest of god chapter 5 of the book of hebrews christs qualifications as high priest additional notes mrs. More importantly, what the book of hebrews is arguable to one of the most difficult, and yet theologically significant works ever penned. See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation.
The writer to the hebrews constantly compares the inadequacies of the old testament sacrificial system to the perfection and completion in christ. Book of hebrews overview insight for living ministries. Basically, god created the world and then made an agreement with the people living in it. Like many older commentaries, this book runs the greek text across the top of the. It begins like an essay, continues as a sermon and ends like a letter. Commentary on the book of hebrews by matthew henry new. Study hebrews using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Lane, word biblical commentary wbc, thomas nelson, 1991, 372 pp.
Read and study hebrews, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. Read hebrews commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The structure of the book of hebrews is a different from other new testament books. 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. Hebrews is basically a book that exhorts discouraged christians to continue on. 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. The book of hebrews is quite challenging, claims commentary author donald guthrie, since there are many open questions about authorship, historical setting and audience. More than most new testament books, hebrews requires detailed explanations of the background allusions within it, which reference the priesthood of christ being directly linked. Cargill, understanding the book of hebrews nashville. The book of hebrews boldly proclaims the superiority of jesus christ and christianity over other religions, including judaism. The superior worth and dignity of christ above moses is shown. Add to cart add to cart view in cart choose item view details. 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.
Read the book of hebrews from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. It was a pretty sweet deal, but things werent working out so well. With its myriad references to hebrew customs and the old testament, the book was likely sent to a jewish christian community, possibly in rome. In a logical argument, the author demonstrates christs superiority, then adds practical instructions for following jesus. This statement reflects the underlying purpose of the new international commentary on the new testament. Hebrews is one of the three new testament commentaries on a single old testament verse. From early times the church believed that the readers lived in jerusalem. Study the bible online using commentary on hebrews and more. 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.
At first glance, the letter to the hebrews can seem difficult to comprehend. The epistle to the hebrews, or letter to the hebrews, or in the greek manuscripts, simply to the hebrews. And of necessity of faith in christ, and of stedfastly following him. Four describe christs ministry on earth, this describes his ministry in heaven. Hebrews free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible.
Significantly, hebrews does not refer even once to the books of the apocrypha. 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. David guzik commentary on hebrews 10, in which the author encourages the believer to hold fast with the perfect sacrifice that is found in jesus. The commentary section includes running commentary on the. Focused on the book of hebrews, this updated commentary explores jesuss. This reality is confirmed by the sheer number of commentaries written on hebrews within the last century. And hebrews presents christ and his service in the heavens as antitype and fulfilment of the old testament instructions of service. Top 5 commentaries on the book of hebrews ligonier ministries. 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. Perhaps nowhere in the new testament does the old testament come into focus more than in the book of hebrews, which has as its foundation the levitical priesthood. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the letter to the hebrews. Book of hebrews matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Watch our overview video on the book of hebrews, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
Hebrews 10 holding fast with a perfect sacrifice a. Hundreds of relevant easy to understand teaching points. The hebrews are warned of the sin and danger of unbelief. Hebrews differs in some respect with the other epistles of the nt. Constables notes on hebrews 2020 edition genre many students of the book have observed that hebrews is more of a sermon in written form, than an epistle in the traditional new testament sense. 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. His summary of the theology of hebrews is excellent, focusing primarily on the christology of the book. If you think about the new testament of the bible at all, you may wonder about the name given one of the books. Study guide for hebrews 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. It is obvious that there are certain lessons in the epistle. Hebrews with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. God is not called father of the believers hebrews 12.
He also appears to have been one to whom the apostles had confirmed the lords word. Philip edgcumbe hughes opens the introduction to his commentary on hebrews with some insights into this very enigmatic book. Bible study series on the book of hebrews chapter by chapter savedbyhim01 20180911t03. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk.
However, doubt on pauline authorship in the roman church is reported by eusebius. Hebrews the niv application commentary book 15 kindle. Whoever wrote hebrews appears not to have been an apostle of jesus. God spake to his ancient people at sundry times, through successive generations, and in divers manners, as he thought proper. Hebrews commentary book of hebrews commentary lifeway. Begun in the late 1940s by an international team of new testament scholars, the nicnt series has become recognized by pastors, students, and scholars alike as a critical yet orthodox commentary marked by solid biblical scholarship within the evangelical protestant tradition. Best commentaries and books on hebrews logos bible software. Hebrews commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the book of hebrews, and the following are five of the best. Hebrews 1 commentary new testament matthew henry st.
Hebrews 1 bible study the book of hebrews gives us a logical reason to abandon the law and grab on to a whole new way for salvation, for righteousness, and forgiveness. There are a couple reasons why this might be the case. Book of hebrews bible survey who wrote the book of hebrews. The author of hebrews laid out a proposition in hebrews 1.