Letter To Galatians Analysis

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The book of Hebrews is a letter written by an anonymous author offering guidance in God’s ways. Similar to the letter’s of Paul, such as that to the Galatians where he offered explanation to God’s ways, therefore delineating their flaws, this letter serves to delineate not only guidance but also to point out flaws and the results of inequity. As distinction can be made between these to letters as the letter to the Galatians is directed to group of people residing in one same city; in the contrary, the book of Hebrews can be argued to be directed to Christians irrespective of their location. Moreover the book allows the readers to further understand the main distinctions and concerns between both the Old and the New Testament’s. It is a stepping-stone to gain necessary information that helps validate the New Testament; of course to those that chose to acknowledge and practice it. The book explicates in depth the purpose and the method taken by Jesus as indicated by God to attain everlasting priesthood, forgiveness for sinners, and entrance into the heavenly kingdom. It is discussed in the book that …show more content…
A similar argument as that which can be discerned in the book of Job is made in the book of Hebrews. In the book of Job, Job is punished even though he is a faithful follower of God, similarly, in the book of Hebrews, the author notes that those who follow God through Jesus will endure lots of anguishing events. Although the reason is not explained in the book of Job, in Hebrews it is noted that just as a parent castigates their children to discipline them, so does God to instruct righteousness and make righteous those who are obedient and persistent in his was as they are obedient to their earthly

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