Epistle to the Hebrews

Hebrews is a letter that was likely written to Jewish Christians prior to 70 AD, as the author refers to the temple in the present tense. (ESV study Bible) The temple was destroyed in 70 AD; if Hebrews was written after that time, it would be assumed the author would refer to the temple in the past tense. ( ESV study Bible) The writer of the book of Hebrews is unknown, but believed to also be a Christian of Jewish heritage. (ESV study Bible) Some possible authors are Barnabas and Apollos (Serendipity Bible, 1667) Additionally, due to the nature of the writing, multiple sources have noted it is likely the author was a leader within the early Church, specifically over the believers he is addressing. Though there is nothing definitive that Hebrews…

The Hebrews and Epistles is one of the basic foundations for Christian living outside the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The letters and books relate to Christian behavior, character, relationship with the Lord and how to overcome the world. The information provided in the Book of Hebrews in Chapter 1 and 2 gives us deep revelation of the sovereignty of God. The meaning of the position of the Son of God in relation to angels, assures us that Jesus as Son of God is relevant. God’s plan for salvation for…

with one another. 1. The Biblical Basis for Community: Though we met under the guise of a “Community Group” and shared cordial exchanges or even well-constructed opinions about the Gospel, little of our significant life struggles were shared. The first thing would be to established why community is important within the Christian context. I found myself grasping onto Hebrews 10:24-25, “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together,…

Bible Facts Who Wrote the Book of Hebrews Preachers regularly affirm that Paul did not write the 19th book of the New Testament and others are convinced that it was written by the Apostle. Since there is no inspired statement specifically identifying the author, neither of them can positively prove his affirmation However, the salutation at the close of the book and statements made by the Holy Spirit in the books of First and Second Peter suggest strongly that the book of Hebrews was penned…

The authorship of the book of Hebrews has been debated for quite some times, and this essay will address issues concerning who wrote Hebrews and the evidence that suggest whether or not the Apostle Paul was the original writer of the Hebrews. First of all, the Book of Hebrew is not considered a letter such as the other epistles written by Paul. It was a book that was written to the Jews that had been converted not to revert back to Judaism. Because of persecution, many decided…

The book of the Hebrews, James and 1 Peter, these general’s wrote about the life that Christian faced, in the Roman Empire , they reflect on how to survive during persecution, whereas, the Hebrew Christians were taught to persevere in their persecution. James taught the poor Christians to stay faithful, no matter how much the rich and powerful continue to abuse them. Peter wanted the Christians to rejoice under persecution, not to lose faith in God. Although the hostile society of the church of…

The sacred scriptures of Christianity are also called a bible. Christianity believes in the Hebrew bible as well. However, the bible is Christianity was altered when this branch separated away from Judaism. The bible consists of the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament is the Hebrew Bible, the same one that Judaism follows. The New Testament has a Greek influence on it. The New Testament has five different sections. The gospels are the first section, the three common synoptic…

more books than the New Testament. It was created for and by the Jewish people. Most of sections soothe was written in Hebrew- the native language of the ancient Israelites. The Old Testament was referred as the Hebrew Bible. The authors of these books were unknown and each book h a specific morale. These stories often tell about laws and contain religious and ethical conducts. The Old Testament holds four salient areas: The Pentateuch, Former Prophets, The Writings and the Latter Prophets.…

”(Yarbrough, 2016) “The life and times of Saint Paul starts with his date of birth that was speculated to be within ten years of Jesus’s birth 10 AD, however it has not been recorded. (Online.infobase.com. 2016). His birth name was Saul and was born in the city of Tarsus, which was a Roman province of Cilia, located in modern day south-eastern Turkey. Saint Paul was born into an earnest Jewish family and he believed himself of being a Pharisee. [Phil. 3:5] (Yarbrough, 2016). When he was young…

with Flavian Policies and the Roman religious atmosphere, cultural accommodation/apostasy, ethical norms, and handling social pressure (persecution), the early church dealt with many issues as seen in the General Epistles (James; 1st and 2nd Peter; 1st, 2nd and 3rd John; and Jude). Flavian Policies and the Roman Religious Atmosphere During the Flavian Dynasty, the church suffered tremendous persecution as the Emperors attempt to eradicate those that practice Christian faith. The writer of the…