Credit Where Credit Is Due: Paul Wrote Hebrews
This article weighs in on the question of the authorship of Hebrews, and offers four reasons why the author thinks Paul was the author.
Who Wrote Hebrews? God Did
This article weighs in on the question of the authorship of Hebrews, and offers four reasons why Hebrews should be left in anonymity.
Hebrews - Time to (Re)discover Hebrews
This article is about the main themes in the book Hebrews.
The Epistle to Hebrews: Finding Our Bearings
Hebrews 5:8 - The Way of Suffering is the Way of Learning
Hebrews 1:1-2 - God's Final Word
Chapter 1 is an exposition of Hebrews 1:1-2. The main theme of these verses is the supremacy of Jesus Christ as God’s final Word to man.
Hebrews 1:1-2 - Hebrews: The Eloquence of God
Hebrews 1:1-4 - Christ, the Message of God
Hebrews 1:1-4 - Jesus: The Great Revelation of God (Part 2)
This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 1:1-4
Hebrews 1:1-3 - Jesus: The Great Revelation of God (Part 1)
This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 1:1-3.
Hebrews 1:1-4 - An Exalted Name
This article on Hebrews 1:1-4 is about the Name of Jesus Christ exalted by God above all other names.
Hebrews 1:2-3 - Christ's Superiority to Angels
Hebrews 1:2-3 - The Supremacy of Christ
In this chapter Hughes comments on Hebrews 1:2-3. The main theme of this chapter is the supremacy of Jesus Christ as God’s final word.
Hebrews 1:2-4 - Jesus: The Great Revelation of God (Part 3)
This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 1:2-4.
Hebrews 1:4-14 - We See Jesus: New Testament Use of the Old
This article offers a six-step guide that assists us in understanding the New Testament's use of the Old in Hebrews 1:4-14. These steps are valuable for interpreting other instances where a New Testament text cites an Old Testament text.
Hebrews 1:4-14 - Jesus: Better Than the Angels (Part 1)
This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 1:4-14.
Hebrews 1:5-13 - Two First-Century Messianic Uses of the Old Testament: Hebrews 1:5-13 and 4QFLOR 1.1-19
What is the value of the Qumran scrolls for New Testament studies? Bateman writes from the conviction that such intertestamental books are windows through which we may catch glimpses of various aspects of the world and culture into which God sent his Son. One such text is the Qumran text named Florilegium (4QFlor)3.
Hebrews 1:5-14 - The Angels, Sonship and Birthright in the Letter to the Hebrews
Why is Jesus contrasted with the angels in such strong language in the epistle to the Hebrews? How was the identity and role of angels understood in late Judaism? The angelology of sectarian Judaism is discussed. Exegesis of Hebrews 1:5-14 supplies insight into the contrast between the birthright of the Son of God and the angels.
Hebrews 1:5-14 - Jesus: Better Than the Angels (Part 2)
This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 1:5-14.
Hebrews 1:6-15 - Jesus: Better Than the Angels (Part 3)
This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 1:6-15.
Hebrews 1:14 - Angels in Christ's Service: The Example of Their Liturgy
Hebrews 1:14 - Angels in Christ's Service: The Benefit of Their Deaconry
Hebrews 2 - Hermeneutical Issues and Principles in Hebrews as Exemplified in the Second Chapter
In this paper, the author reflects upon a number of interpretive principles that the author of Hebrews used in his letter, in particular Hebrews 2. These principles are pastoral/rhetorical, Christological, and contextual principles. The use of the Old Testament receives focused attention since that is where the author’s hermeneutical practice is most evident.
Understanding Hebrews (Part 2)
Understanding Hebrews (Part 1)
This article is the first of two looking at the book of Hebrews. The key word in the book of Hebrews is 'better'. This article discusses how Christ is better than angels, prophets, Moses, Joshua, Aaron, or the Sabbath. Also, through Christ we have a better hope and a better covenant.
The Wilderness-Sufferers: A Pastoral Biblical-Theological Study of Suffering From Hebrews
The author of Hebrews understood the church to be the people of the wilderness. Therefore, he wrote his letter in order to exhort them to endurance, since as Christians remaining in the wilderness they should have expected suffering. This endurance can only come through Christ, by seeing His superiority, incarnation and superior offering, in keeping with the understanding of promise and punishment.
Jesus the Mediator of a "Better Covenant"
The Epistle to the Hebrews reflects the use of comparatives more frequently than any other writing in the New Testament. Twenty-eight uses of comparative adjectives combine with seventeen uses of comparative adverbs for a total of forty-five occurrences of comparatives. This is a reflection of the writer‘s purpose in comparing the old covenant with the new covenant and the glory of Christ.
The Perfection of Christ Jesus and Our Perfection
Hebrews 2:1-4 - An Exhortation Against Drifting
This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 2:1-4.
Hebrews 2:2-4 - Pay Full Attention!
This article is an exposition of Hebrews 2:2-4.
Hebrews 2:3 – Neglecting Your Soul
This article is an exposition of Hebrews 2:3, and includes a call to full trust in Christ for salvation.
Hebrews 2:5-9 - The Humility of the Second Adam
This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 2:5-9.
Hebrews 2:9 - We See Jesus Our Exalted Lord
Hebrews 2:9 – Christ's Condescension: A Sermon by Rev. Hugh M. Cartwright
This article is a sermon Hebrews 2:9, which speaks of the humiliation of Christ and the glory revealed therein.
Hebrews 2:10, Hebrews 12:2 - Archegos in the Salvation History of the Epistle to the Hebrews
What is the function of archegos as a reference to Jesus Christ in the epistle to the Hebrews? Two references occur: Hebrews 2:10 and Hebrews 12:2.
Hebrews 2:10-18 - Jesus: Better and Lower Than Angels (Part 1)
This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 2:10-18.
Hebrews 2:14-18 - Jesus: Better and Lower Than Angels (Part 2)
This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 2:14-18.
Hebrews 2:14 – The Triumph of Divine Justice
Hebrews 2:14-15 - Liberated from the Fear of Death
Hebrews 2:18 - A Refuge for the Weary Soul
How can we understand the meaning of Hebrews 2:18? This article attempts to answer this question, focusing on the importance of experiencing suffering in the life of believers, which will be helpful in comforting and reaching out to others, just as Christ has learned empathy through what he suffered.
Hebrews 3:1-6 - Moses the Servant and Jesus
This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 3:1-6.
Hebrews 3:6b, Hebrews 3:14 - Revisited
This article evaluates the scholarly discussion on the interpretation of the warning passage of Hebrews 3:6 and 14, and provides a new way of interpreting the passage.
Hebrews 3:7-19 - The Danger of Unbelief
This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 3:7-19.
Hebrews 3:12-13 - Blind to Our Blindness
Hebrews 3:12-13 warns against the danger of the hardening of heart. How does one come to such a state? This article explains the process of heart heardening.
Genesis 4 – Abel and His Sacrifice
This article discusses Abel and his sacrifice, also from the perspective of Hebrews 11.
Hebrews 4:1-10 - Joshua, Jesus and the Believer's Rest
This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 4:1-10.
Hebrews 4:11-13 - The Urgency of Entering the Rest
This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 4:11-13.
Hebrews 4:14-5:10 - Jesus Has All Of the Older Functions Plus Brilliant New Ones
Hebrews 4:14-16 – The Throne of Grace (Part 1)
This is the first of two articles on Hebrews 4:14-16. This article shows that in Christ, escape from apostasy and unbelief has been made possible. Christ is our High Priest and King, and his Holy Spirit dwells in us and draws us closer to him.
Hebrews 4:14-16 – The Throne of Grace (Part 2)
This is the second of two articles on Hebrews 4:14-16. Because of Christ's priesthood in heaven, Christians are encouraged to approach the throne to receive mercy and grace in times of need. The author looks at the Old Testament to examine the meaning of the expression to "find grace."
Hebrews 4:14-16 - Jesus: The Greater High Priest
This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 4:14-16.
Hebrews 5:1-10 - Jesus: Better Than the Sons of Levi
This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 5:1-10.
Hebrews 5:7-8 - Suffering Servant ... Saved Sinners
Hebrews 5:8-9 - Advance! Advance in Submission
We read from Hebrews 5:8-9 that Jesus grew in obedience. This means that Jesus had to obey the fifth commandment. This article explains the submission of Jesus to his parents in his obedience and honouring of them. It explains the implications of this for the believer.
Hebrews 5:11-6:20 – Christology and the Concept of Faith
In recent years some scholars have argued that faith in the letter to the Hebrews does not have an orientation on Jesus Christ. Responding to such new exegesis of Hebrews, this paper wants to bring forth the Christological orientation of faith in Hebrews.
Hebrews 5:11-6:3 - First Warning: The Consequences of Being "Dull of Hearing"
Hebrews 6:1-8 - Assurance and Perseverance
Is Hebrews 6:1-8 contrary to the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints? After studying some keywords from this text, the article argues that the passage meets the people of God at their greatest need by wooing them to draw not away from, but deeper into the gospel for greater assurance of salvation and confidence in their salvation.
Hebrews 6:4-8
Hebrews 6:4-6 - Can Christians Lose Their Salvation?
Hebrews 6:4-12 – A Warning about "Falling Away" (Part 2)
This article is the second part of a Bible study on Hebrews 6:4-12.
Hebrews 6:4-12 – A Warning about "Falling Away" (Part 1)
This article is the first part of a Bible study on Hebrews 6:4-12.
Hebrews 6:6 - Is Conversion After Apostasy Impossible? A Look at Hebrews 6:6
Hebrews 6:13-20 - Promise, Oath and Hope
This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 6:13-20.
Hebrews 6:16-20 - Where to Find Hope When You Need It
Do you find your hope and security in your culture, status, and wealth? Many people look to these things for security. However, the Scriptures tell us that our true security is found in the promises of God, which are grounded in a firm hope (Hebrews 6:16-20).
Hebrews 6:19 - The Hope Anchored Soul
Hebrews 7 - Melchizedek or "King of Righteousness"
What are the implications of the discovery of 11QMelchizedek for the interpretation of Melchizedek in Hebrews 7? In this essay Cockerill wants to show that the differences between 11QMelchizedek and Hebrews are too significant to consider the possibility that any close contact between the authors or readers of these documents was possible.
Hebrews 7:1-10 - The Great Melchizedek
This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 7:1-10.
Hebrews 7:11-28 - A High Priest of Judah
This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 7:11-28.
Hebrews 7:18-28 - A High Priest of Judah?
This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 7:18-28.
Hebrews 7:25 - Eternal Intercession
Looking at Hebrews 7:25, this article shows that Christ's intercession in heaven rests in His eternal priesthood.
Hebrews 8 - What Jesus’ Priestly Service Accomplishes
Hebrews 8 - Christ's New Covenant (Part 1)
This is the first article in a trilogy on the topic of the new covenant. The book of Hebrews makes the point that Christ is the High Priest who serves as the One who brings us to God in the order of Melchizedek. He represents all of God's people before God. This is part of the main point of the new covenant.
Hebrews 8:1-13 - The Superiority of the New Covenant
This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 8:1-13.
Hebrews 8:10 - What does Hebrews 8:10 mean?
Hebrews 8:10-12 - Christ's New Covenant (Part 3)
This is the third article in a trilogy on the topic of the new covenant. Hebrews 8:10-12 shows that the core of the new covenant is that Christ writes His law in our hearts. This leads to obedience that comes from the heart. All of this is the fruit of Christ's work of redemption.
Hebrews 8:13 - A New Covenant
Hebrews 9:1-14 - Shadow and Reality
This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 9:1-14.
Hebrews 9:9-14 - How do you purify your conscience?
Hebrews 9:14-28 - Backwards, Upwards, Forwards
Hebrews 9:15-28 - The Work of the Mediator
This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 9:15-28.
Hebrews 9:16-18 - The Glory of Christ Crucified and Resurrected
Hebrews 9:22 - The Blood of Jesus Christ
In the Old Testament God showed that redemption can only be attained through blood (Hebrews 9:22). This pointed to the blood of Christ as the only sufficient means to cleanse man's guilt and clear his conscience.
Hebrews 9:24-28 - The Christ of Three Appearings
This article on Hebrews 9:24-28 is about Jesus Christ as Mediator.
Hebrews 10:1-18 - Christ's Sacrifice as Apologetic: An Application
This essay seeks to explore the apologetic function of Hebrews 10:1-18 in its context. The role of the sacrifice of Jesus receives focused attention.
Hebrews 10:1-18 - Cleansed Once for All
This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 10:1-18.
Hebrews 10:19-22 - Entering the Holiest
Hebrews 10:19-22 describes the blessings believers receive through the new covenant. These blessings include boldness through the blood of Christ to approach the throne of grace, access to the Father, and representation in heaven through the priesthood of Christ.
Hebrews 10:19-25 - Let Us Draw Near to God
This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 10:19-25.
Hebrews 10:26-39 - The Peril of Deliberate Sin
This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 10:26-39.
Hebrews 10:30 - Judgement or Vindication? Deuteronomy 32 in Hebrews 10:30
How is Deuteronomy 32 used in Hebrews 10:30? This article is an argument for the translation "vindicate" rather than "judge" in Hebrews 10:30. The context of Deuteronomy 32 is explored in greater detail, followed by a detailed look at the situation of the letter to the Hebrews. Finally, the article looks at how the translation "vindicate" contributes to the exegesis of Hebrews 10.
Hebrews 11 - How to Cope with Affliction
Hebrews 11 - A tapestry of faith
What is faith? No better answer is given in perhaps all the Bible than in the great eleventh chapter of the book of Hebrews. Here a tapestry is unfolded, depicting great examples of faith from the record of Old Testament heroes.
Hebrews 11:1-2 - Faith in Things Not Seen
Hebrews 11:1-7 - The Faith of Abel, Enoch and Noah
This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 11:1-7.
Hebrews 11:8 - Our Faith and Obedience
Hebrews 11:8-10 - Abraham and the Comfort of Faith
Looking at Hebrews 11:8-10, this article shows how Abraham's faith rested in God's promises, patience and sovereignty. It is a call to believers to emulate such faith in a world where Christians are pilgrims.
Hebrews 11:8-19 - The Faith of Abraham
This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 11:8-19.
Hebrews 11:11 - Being Able to do the Humanly Speaking Impossible
Hebrews 11:13 - Aliens and Strangers
Hebrews 11:17-19, 35 - The Better Resurrection: A Key to the Structure and Rhetorical Purpose of Hebrews 11
This article presents a detailed exegetical study of Hebrews 11. The exegesis indicates that references to future resurrection in Hebrews 11:17-19 and 35 are of foundational importance to the structure and logic of the argument of the chapter. It also addresses the common assumption that the resurrection of Christ was of no importance to the author of Hebrews and concludes that it is mistaken.
