Category: Study of Hebrews

Short posts which study the entire book of Hebrews. If you’ve ever wanted to know more about this fascinating New Testament book, these posts will help you!

Hebrews: The Answer to Judaism

The only reason Judaism exists is due to the Jews’ rejection of Jesus Christ as their Messiah.  Judaism was a religion inspired by God (2 Tim. 3:16).  Its purpose was to prepare Israel for the coming of the Messiah and his new covenant (Gal. 3:23-26).  However, the majority of Israel could not accept this common preacher from Nazareth as being their Savior.   A minority of them followed Jesus due to the divinely inspired teaching of his apostles and prophets, including the writer of Hebrews.  However, the Jews severely persecuted them.  It is against this background of tribulation that the writer of the Hebrew epistle wrote by inspiration, showing us that one of the main purposes of the letter was to encourage Christians of a Jewish background to remain loyal to Christ in the face of hardship (Heb. 10:32-12:13).  In order to do this, God inspired him to show his Jewish readers the superiority of Jesus Christ and his new covenant over the Judaism.… Read More Hebrews: The Answer to Judaism

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Hebrews: The God of Peace

God is certainly “the God of peace” (cf. Romans 15:33). One of the blessings of being a Christian is the privilege of taking everything to God in prayer and receiving “the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding” (Philippians 4:6-7). This peace comes because Christians have been reconciled to God through the death of Jesus (Romans 5:10). Praise the Spirit of God who “brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus” (cf. Romans 1:4)! Jesus is indeed the Christian’s “great shepherd” (cf. John 10:11; 1 Peter 5:4). It is through his blood, “the blood of the eternal covenant” of the New Testament, that salvation is offered to all (cf. Matthew 26:28; Titus 2:11-12). Anyone can receive that salvation when they believe in Christ, repent of their sins, and are baptized into Christ for the forgiveness of their sins (Mark 16:15-16; Acts 2:36-39; 22:16; Galatians 3:26-27). That is how one becomes a Christian.… Read More Hebrews: The God of Peace

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Hebrews: Jesus Christ Never Changes

Consider everything in this life which changes and the uncertainty and stress those changes bring. Families change. Governments change. Jobs change. The economy changes. Our health and the health of those whom we love changes. Sometimes even Christians change and lose their love for God (cf. Revelation 2:4-5). Yet Jesus the Christ – the Anointed of God, the Messiah, our Savior, Lord and King – never changes. That’s basically the theme of the whole book of Hebrews. … Read More Hebrews: Jesus Christ Never Changes

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Hebrews: The Lord Is My Helper

Quoting the Lord’s promise to always be with Joshua (Joshua 1:5), the Hebrew writer applies it to Christians also. This is why we can “confidently” join with Hebrews in quoting Psalm 118:6: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?” Friends, this is one of the greatest blessing Christianity offers us. God is our constant source of aid and comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3-5). He will always be with us, and what a wonderful relief that is!
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Hebrews: The Need for Reverence and Awe

Friends, whenever we worship God – whether it be together in a church assembly or individually in private – we must remember to Whom we are praying and singing, from Whom comes the scriptural message to which we listen, Whom we commemorate in communion. Who is he? Our God who “is a consuming fire.” He deserves our honor and our respect. Worshiping him is far more than simply sitting in a pew singing some songs. God expects honor and reverence, the same kind of honor we would give highly respected people in our lives (cf. Malachi 1:6-8). He expects our perceptions of him to be filled with awe.… Read More Hebrews: The Need for Reverence and Awe

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Hebrews: Work Hard For Peace, Holiness, and Grace

How does one strive to become more holy and pure? It starts with continual, prayerful study of God’s Word with an honest and good heart (Psalm 1:1-3; Luke 8:15). It continues with the decision to obey the gospel one reads of in the Scriptures through whole-hearted faith, repentance, and baptism (Mark 16:15-16; Acts 3:19; 2:38; 22:16). It continues on with continual study, instruction, and obedience to God’s Word (1 Peter 2:1-3).… Read More Hebrews: Work Hard For Peace, Holiness, and Grace

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