Hebrews with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. With its myriad references to hebrew customs and the old testament, the book was likely sent to a jewish christian community, possibly in rome. Study guide for hebrews 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Read the book of hebrews from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. Study hebrews using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. I have developed study notes from my reading of the book. Verse by verse inductive and exegetical bible studies into the book of hebrews. Philip edgcumbe hughes a commentary on the epistle to the hebrews 1977. Lane, word biblical commentary wbc, thomas nelson, 1991, 372 pp. The early church argued over whether the book of hebrews belonged in the bible, because the identity of its author was unknown. Read and study hebrews, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. 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. The book of hebrews is a general epistle apostolic letter. Obviously, the title of hebrews tells of the flavor of the book.
The greeks saw everything on earth as the shadows cast by what was real, so they were always searching for reality. There are a great number of reasons why i believe it is time for us to study the book of hebrews. Moreover the hebrews that were with the philistines before that time. Commentary on the book of hebrews by matthew henry. This commentary provides an interpretation of the book of hebrews in. 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 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 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. Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person. 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. 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. The book of hebrews focuses on jesus christs fulfillment of and superiority to every institution in the old testamentsabbath, sacrifices, and priesthood.
Ill begin teaching the book of hebrews in my sunday school class on 11062016. They could not continue in judaism and be christians. Book of hebrews overview insight for living ministries. Although hebrews is not written in apocalyptic language, it does employ it. The book of hebrews boldly proclaims the superiority of jesus christ and christianity over other religions, including judaism. Recently, the 12 volume expositors bible commentary. 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. 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. The book of hebrews begins with no mention of the author.
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. Top 5 commentaries on the book of hebrews ligonier ministries. Humble, cautious fear is urged, lest any should come short of the promised rest, through unbelief. In a logical argument, the author demonstrates christs superiority, then adds practical instructions for following jesus. Hebrews 1 commentary new testament matthew henry st. Read hebrews commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. This commentary provides an interpretation of the book of hebrews in conversation with the rapidly growing body of scholarly literature. Hebrews free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible.
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. From baxters explore the book recommended resource excellent overview of the bible. Commentaries on hebrews jan 02, 2020 book of hebrews bible survey who wrote the book of hebrews. This first lesson in the series establishes the historical and religious context for the writing of this book.
Free bible commentaries in easy english easyenglish bible. Hebrews is a sermon from the early christian church that addresses a real, urgent, and still relevant pastoral problem. 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. The covenant of jesus fulfills the other covenants described in the bible. One such example is its use of the word fire which apocalyptically refers to gods judgment see hebrews 10. 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. 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. 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. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Significantly, hebrews does not refer even once to the books of the apocrypha. 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. Introduction to hebrews verse by verse bible study kjv.
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. What does it mean that jesus was a little lower than the angels psalm 8. 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. Hebrews is a name for the israelites and for the descendants of abraham compare genesis 14. Hebrews commentary book of hebrews commentary lifeway. In hebrews, the author shows how jesus is the ultimate revelation of god. Biblical studies from the book of hebrews bible study guide. Commentary on the book of hebrews matthew henrys bible commentary.
The book of hebrews appeals to the greek mind as well as the jewish mind. It begins like an essay, continues as a sermon and ends like a letter. Best commentaries and books on hebrews logos bible software. 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. And of necessity of faith in christ, and of stedfastly following him.
The tyndale new testament commentaries have long been a trusted resource for bible study. It contains a challenging message to live wholeheartedly for christ in every situation. 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. Book of hebrews matthew henrys bible commentary concise. France hebrews in the expositors bible commentary, revised edition 2006. Hebrews commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. It is obvious that there are certain lessons in the epistle to the hebrews that are found nowhere else in the bible. The author is anonymous, although either paul or barnabas was traditionally accepted as the author. Hebrews helps us understand the overall story of the bible.
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. New testament commentaries on the book of hebrews, by dr. Hebrews overview john calvins commentaries on 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.
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. Study the bible online using commentary on hebrews and more. 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. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. The book of hebrews compares and contrasts jesus to key historical people and events from the old testament. Here is a bible study, commentary, and summary of hebrews chapter six. Introduction to hebrews 10 isaiah gives some remarkable insights into the apocalyptic language used in the bible. 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. In this book of the bible, we find reasons to remain faithful and we learn about our high priest in heaven. Study hebrews using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of hebrews. A bible commentary for teaching and preaching thomas g. A bible study series on the permanence, sufficiency, preeminence, and superiority of jesus christ.
Commentary on the book of hebrews by matthew henry new. Bible study series on the book of hebrews chapter by chapter. What does it mean that jesus learned obedience by the things he suffered hebrews 5. The hebrews believe that the law from god came by angels. Hebrews is basically a book that exhorts discouraged christians to continue on. This is a study of hebrews, which reigns unchallenged as the new testaments finest commentary on the relationship between christ and the old testament. The addressees must not only have been very familiar with the ot. Hebrews makes important theological contributions to the biblical canon, it has been drawn upon as sacred scripture since the late first century, and christians. Book of hebrews john gills exposition of the 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 fresh translation and notes on the text. He is greater than angels, the torah, moses, the promised land, priests, melchizedek, sacrifices, and the covenant. Tom constables expository notes on hebrews this is also available in the net. 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, lifechange bible study christian book distributors. The structure of the book of hebrews is a different from other new testament books. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. 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 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. The jewish christians had become discouraged and were tempted to turn back to their old religion. The book of hebrews is an exhortation to jewish christians to hold fast to their faith in christ. Johnsons bible commentary to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
Hebrews commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The superior worth and dignity of christ above moses is shown. The epistle to the hebrews, or letter to the hebrews, or in the greek manuscripts, simply to the hebrews. His summary of the theology of hebrews is excellent, focusing primarily on the christology of the book. 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. And yet the epistle cannot have received its name for the fact only that there are so. Gaebelein, gaebeleins concise commentary on the whole bible i volume, neptune, nj. 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. There is an eternal covenant between the members of the godhead that made possible the salvation of man hebrews.
An introduction to the book of hebrews an argument of the book of hebrews a selected bibliography for the book of hebrews daniel b. 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. When jesus came into this world, he became for a little time lower than the angels. And yet the epistle cannot have received its name for the fact only that there are so many references to the ot in it. It isnt so much that jesus brought a message from the father. The hebrews are warned of the sin and danger of unbelief. Hebrews 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.