Biblical studies from the book of hebrews lesson 1 general introduction overview oftentimes, while watching t. If we do turn back we become unfit for the heavenly reward. New testament writes about the body of christ and the kingdom of god. But from middle school on i was not in fully reformed churches.
Keep up to date on new articles, new reformed and puritan books, and coupons for purchasing some of the best reformed literature in print. Mar, 2006 hebrews is among my favorite books of the bible. We are a reformed church in singapore who seeks by the grace of god to uphold and practice the teachings of the holy scriptures which is expressed in the westminster confession. You may already have a bible study youre attending at church or in your. Epistle to the hebrews read and study the bible online.
Hebrews is one of the three new testament commentaries on a single old testament verse. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the book of hebrews, and the following are five of the best. Those who sometimes struggle with the interpretation, but who nevertheless persevere, will find in hebrews the rich fruit of learning and edification. A summary of the book of hebrews limerick reformed. Church, i had been grounded in the reformed faith and reformed catechism. Whoever wrote hebrews appears not to have been an apostle of jesus. Minister fred coulters 40 part bible series on the book of hebrews. Here we enter the world of melchizedek and aaron, angels and moses, sacrifices and priests. The background and purpose of hebrews 3 for videos, study guides and other resources, visit third millennium ministries at. Richard phillipss hebrews is faithful to the text, cordially committed to confessional reformed orthodoxy, and alert to practical implications for the life of the church. Thesis of the book of hebrews is that we will be made a partaker of christ on the condition that we press forward to the land of promise, to the rest of god, to the fullness of our inheritance in christ.
Some say it was paul the apostle, but that is doubtful. Though i dont have a favorite, the book of hebrews would come close. The church is a place of safety, honor, peace and hope. Bible study hebrews the epistle to the hebrews regarding the purpose of the epistle. The book is called hebrews because the writer addressed those who were well. The book of hebrews stands apart from other biblical books in its unique portrait of jesus christ as the supreme revelation of goda portrait bolstered by the authors skillful use of imagery, metaphor, and old testament analogy. The author of hebrews wrote this book to warn the recipients about the peril of apostasy. An invitation to study hebrews the gospel coalition. We work and work as christians and sometimes seem to get nowhere. To show that through and in jesus, we can now come to god to obtain more of his mercies and kindness in time of our need.
There are a great number of reasons why i believe it is time for us to study the book of hebrews. This is a verse by verse study of the book of hebrews in outline form. Hebrews bible studies the gospel of john and the book of. It all seems so old testament, so intricate, and even confusing. The book of hebrews was likely written sometime before the destruction of jerusalem in a. You must do it all the more as you see the great day coming closer. Hebrews bible studies the gospel of john and the book of romans. This commentary does a fantastic job of digging in to the original language, culture and audiance, teasing out the meanings that are just hidden below the surface of the book. The author of this letter addresses it to christian believers who are jewish to encourage their faith. The letter itself does not indicate who the writer was. Christ is superior to angels, moses, aaron and the old testament priestly ministry. So if any church regards this epistle as pauls, it should be commended for so. Reformed free publishing association studies in hebrews. A careful examination of how the book of hebrews relates to the sanctuary, judgement, and prophecies, especially how the old testament services compare with christs in the heavenly sanctuary.
As you study the book of hebrews, you will see that the old testament was. The book of hebrews walnut street church of christ. This outline serves as a beginning point for a preaching series on the book of hebrews. Third, the strongest reason for doubting pauline authorship is the way the writer of hebrews distanced himself from the first generation of jesus followers.
Through these studies in hebrews, you will also find the encouragement you need to. An exposition of the epistle to the hebrews by john owen the following come in. Of all the new testament letters, hebrews seems to be one many christians find strange and alien. For the word of god is living and active, sharper than any twoedged sword heb. Written at a level for college and seminary students, understanding the book of hebrews shows how this early christian sermon utilized the events, settings, and characters of the salvation story line to remind the christian audience that christ has provided a definitive sacrifice. Hebrews reformed expository commentaries and millions of other books are. The book of hebrews series my church my history my favorite broadcasters my favorite speakers my favorite sermons my favorite videos my favorite series notification manager sign in or signup. So, it is with great excitement that i have written this study for women to know christ and to magnify him as the one to whom all scripture points. In this work, kenneth schenck represents the complex argument of hebrews in terms of the salvation story it tells. Study guide for hebrews by chuck smith blue letter bible. Since the reformation it has been widely recognized that paul could not have been the writer.
The house of god that christ built is the church, for he dwells in us when we invite him in. 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. After giving evidence that jesus is gods son hebrews 2. People of the church must persevere to the end in faithfulness to christ or they will suffer divine judgment. Exploring the christian religion and its teachings about christ and his person and work as expressed in the united reformed churches of north america urcna with reformed sermons, discussion programs, and curriculum about reformed theology through text and audio files. Hebrews intro to hebrews biblica the international bible society.
Yet the author of this letter cheers for them to stay on track and never quit, so they can reach the finish line by the power of jesus christ. For the writer to the hebrews, the church of today finds its most proper definition in terms of the historical experience of the old covenant people of god in the wilderness during the days of moses. We are a multisite congregation of jesusfollowers who seek to live out a kingdomfirst perspective in our city. Hebrews helps us understand the overall story of the bible. A summary of the book of hebrews limerick reformed fellowship. The epistle to the hebrews is one of the more difficult books of the bible to. Yet we should not give up just because it is difficult. It is also one of the most difficult books for modern people to understand. The letter reads more like a sermona sermon that was written and. A study of hebrews introduction westark church of christ. Overview of the book of hebrews reformed answers to bible. Notes from the niv spirit of the reformation study bible, dr. Overview of the book of hebrews reformed answers to.
The main theme of hebrews is the relation between the old testament and the new testament. The book of hebrews may have been the most profound book written in the new testament period. But after faith has come, we are no longer under a tutor. The attached powerpoint and audio were given during the teaching of these lessons. In order to guard the hearts of his readers against falling away. Urc weekly newsletter sign up to receive our weekly enewsletter, featuring important urc announcements and events.
Better is a key word that occurs thirteen times in this book, emphasizing the central thesis of hebrews that the way of jesus christ is so much better. The book of hebrews interleaves evidence of the superiority of christ, his covenant, and his church with encouragement to the brethren to remain faithful. Gettysburg church of christ proudly powered by wordpress. To encourage fidelity to christ and the new covenant by showing that christ is the new, final and superior high priest. Originally written for jewish converts to christianity, the book of hebrews describes the many ways jesus and the religion of christianity fulfilled and surpassed the elements and practice of the jewish faith.
This is a series of studies that brother joe olson gave to us in 2010 and 2011. Apr 11, 2009 hebrews is one of the most significant books in the new testament for understanding the relationship between the old and new covenants. The theme of the epistle to the hebrews, the only book of the new testament in. Her husband, mike, is the president of reformed theological seminary, and. Biblical studies from the book of hebrews bible study guide. Does this mean that anyone who commits sin wilfully cannot possibly be a christian. Thankfully, we do not need to know who wrote the book in order to know what the book teaches. A recent commentary described hebrews as a delight for the person who enjoys puzzles lane, wb, xlvii. A study guide for the book of hebrews home of the word. Phillips keeps the focus where it is for the writer of hebrews. God inspired the book of hebrews to answer the difficult questions church members were struggling with during the tumultuous first decades of the church. Join leading new testament scholar and campus president of reformed theological seminary, michael kruger, for a 33lesson study on the book of hebrews.
The attached word document study guides are questions for the congregation, handed out the week prior to the lesson. We arent sure exactly who wrote the book of hebrews. Raised for the first half of my childhood in the associate reformed presbyterian church, i had been grounded in the reformed faith and reformed catechism. Voice bible studies, the book of hebrews, introduction, lesson 1. 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 excellency of jesus christ, the mediator of a better covenant a summary of the book of hebrews. Are you involved in a church where there is no move or voice of the holy spirit. Commentary on the book of hebrews by matthew henry new. The time of reformation refers to the time under the new covenant. Studying the book of hebrews oak ridge church of christ. Others say barnabasor because of the writing style, perhaps it was luke or even apollosbut we dont know for sure. The epistle to the hebrews, or letter to the hebrews, or in the greek manuscripts, simply to the.
Introduces perspectives on the author, audience, date and purpose of the book of hebrews that can help us interpret the original meaning and apply this book to our modern world. You can now browse churches, live webcasts, notices, upcoming events, sermons, and videos around you and enjoy the content that is most relevant to you. My church my history my favorite broadcasters my favorite speakers my favorite sermons my favorite videos my favorite series notification manager. Sarahs study through the book of hebrews is a breath of fresh air. The letter is written to hebrew christians, that is, those who have converted to christ from judaism, and who are under pressure to depart from christ. Shaped the future of the church ivp academic, 2018 and canon revisited. 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 was really looking into reformed theology but when i came across hebrews 2.
This part bible study looks at the book of hebrews. 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. Different authors are participating in the production of this series to bring together some of the best hearts and minds available to help understand what the bible means by what it says. The participants look at the main argument of the letter, the superiority of christ and the new covenant to the old covenant and its priests and sacrificial system. For some time, women who are reformed thinkers have been disappointed by the absence of solid, covenantal bible studies for women that lead them to a historical and redemptive understanding of gods word. Oceanside church of christ located at 1025 snug harbor court, atlantic beach fl. The christ the center panel discusses the book of hebrews, the brief letter of exhortation. It is deep and full of sometimes difficult to understand terms and theology. Hebrews was written to experienced disciples who now were losing their fervency. The whole book of hebrews negates that idea and supports what paul says in galatians 3. Why hebrews was written part one personal from john w. He also appears to have been one to whom the apostles had confirmed the lords word. The makers of this product emphasize all the favorite features. Join leading new testament scholar and professor at reformed theological seminary, michael kruger, for a 33lesson study on the book of hebrews.