Hebrews 11:1-7 – The Description of Faith
Chapters 11 and 12—the final major portion of the epistle—establishes a call to respond in the only appropriate way, namely, by faith, to the realities… Read More »Hebrews 11:1-7 – The Description of Faith
Hebrews 10 Overview
The writer of Hebrews knew that Christians would find power in Christ’s permanent sacrifice. The writer had seen the ineffectiveness of Old Testament sacrifices (Heb.… Read More »Hebrews 10 Overview
Hebrews 10:32-39 – The Renewed Encouragement to all who persevere
As was the writer’s custom after the most severe admonitions, the writer chose to conclude their warning with a distinct note of encouragement. The writer… Read More »Hebrews 10:32-39 – The Renewed Encouragement to all who persevere
Hebrews 10:26-31 – The Renewed Warning: The Danger of Despising
This is the fourth warning passage in Hebrews (cf. 2:1-4, drifting; 3:7–4:13, disobedience; 5:11–6:20, degeneration). The warning passage in chapter 10 is very similar in… Read More »Hebrews 10:26-31 – The Renewed Warning: The Danger of Despising
Hebrews 10:19-25 – The exhortation of faith, hope, and love
The shift into 10:19-39 is a big one and the remainder of Hebrews 10 is hortatory. Also, not only do we shift here in a… Read More »Hebrews 10:19-25 – The exhortation of faith, hope, and love
Hebrews 10:11-18 – Perfect Standing before God
Anyone who wants forgiveness of sin can find access by placing a repentant faith in the completed work of Christ. Christ’s sacrifice was God’s final… Read More »Hebrews 10:11-18 – Perfect Standing before God
Hebrews 10:5-10 – Jesus completely fulfilled the will of God
It was God who provided the sacrifice and not man. The quotation used in this section of Hebrews 10 is from Psalm 40:6–8, and it… Read More »Hebrews 10:5-10 – Jesus completely fulfilled the will of God
Hebrews 10:1-4 – A Reminder of Sins Every Year
The tenth chapter of Hebrews emphasizes the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ, in contrast with the imperfect sacrifices that were offered under the Old Covenant.… Read More »Hebrews 10:1-4 – A Reminder of Sins Every Year
Hebrews Chapter 9 Overview
Brief Outline: chapter nine draws comparisons and contrasts between the Levitical ritual and the priestly work of Christ. The rituals of the old covenant were… Read More »Hebrews Chapter 9 Overview
Hebrews 9:23-28 – The superiority and permanence of Christ’s sacrifice
Jesus’ sacrifice never needs repetition. Verses 15–22 show that the old covenant demanded the use of blood for purification. Earthly things needed purification by external… Read More »Hebrews 9:23-28 – The superiority and permanence of Christ’s sacrifice