The Message of Hebrews
Published on 23. March 2021
288 pages
978-1-78359-072-8 (ISBN)
Description
Times were hard for the first readers of the letter to the Hebrews. Many had been exposed to fierce persecution. They had been assaulted, their homes had been plundered, and some had been cast into prison.
To such people this letter came as an encouragement. The writer of the letter turns their eyes to Christ, and shows how he fulfils the hope expressed in the Old Testament sacrifices. He calls his readers to a steadfast faith that will take them through the hard times they now face.
Such encouragement and challenge is never without relevance to Christians. Raymond Brown demonstrates this clearly in his passage-by-passage exposition.
To such people this letter came as an encouragement. The writer of the letter turns their eyes to Christ, and shows how he fulfils the hope expressed in the Old Testament sacrifices. He calls his readers to a steadfast faith that will take them through the hard times they now face.
Such encouragement and challenge is never without relevance to Christians. Raymond Brown demonstrates this clearly in his passage-by-passage exposition.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Nottingham
United Kingdom
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ISBN-13
978-1-78359-072-8 (9781783590728)
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Raymond Brown
The Message of Hebrews
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Inter-Varsity Press
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Raymond Brown, formerly Principal of Spurgeon's College, London, was for many years a pastor. He is the author of many books, including Deuteronomy and Nehemiah in The Bible Speaks Today series.
Content
Contents
General preface vii
Author's preface ix
Chief abbreviations xi
Commentaries xii
Introduction 1
Part 1: God's Son
1. The majestic Christ (1:1-3) 17
2. Superior to the angels (1:4-14) 25
3. The danger of drifting (2:1-4) 33
4. Christ our pioneer (2:5-13) 39
5. Christ our liberator (2:14-18) 49
6. Christ our apostle (3:1-6) 57
7. Firm to the end (3:7 - 4:13) 64
8. A great high priest (4:14 - 5:10) 73
9. Pastoral problems (5:11 - 6:8) 82
10. Confident of better things (6:9-20) 94
Part 2: Christ's work
11. That intriguing man Melchizedek (7:1-19) 103
12. A superior priesthood (7:20-28) 108
13. The heavenly sanctuary (8:1-5) 116
14. The better covenant (8:6 - 9:14) 123
15. The eternal legacy (9:15-22) 135
16. The unique sacrifice (9:23 - 10:18) 141
Part 3: Our response
17. A call to steadfast hope (10:19-39) 157
18. Faith: its meaning and its heroes (11:1-16) 168
19. Faith in hard times (11:17-32) 180
20. Unknown conquerors and sufficient strength (11:33-40) 189
21. Consider him (12:1-3) 192
22. The correction we need (12:4-11) 197
23. What to do next (12:12-17) 201
24. Then and now (12:18-29) 206
25. Pastoral exhortations (13:1-16) 210
26. Honouring the church's leaders (13:17-21) 223
27. Closing salutations (13:22-25) 229
Study guide 232
General preface vii
Author's preface ix
Chief abbreviations xi
Commentaries xii
Introduction 1
Part 1: God's Son
1. The majestic Christ (1:1-3) 17
2. Superior to the angels (1:4-14) 25
3. The danger of drifting (2:1-4) 33
4. Christ our pioneer (2:5-13) 39
5. Christ our liberator (2:14-18) 49
6. Christ our apostle (3:1-6) 57
7. Firm to the end (3:7 - 4:13) 64
8. A great high priest (4:14 - 5:10) 73
9. Pastoral problems (5:11 - 6:8) 82
10. Confident of better things (6:9-20) 94
Part 2: Christ's work
11. That intriguing man Melchizedek (7:1-19) 103
12. A superior priesthood (7:20-28) 108
13. The heavenly sanctuary (8:1-5) 116
14. The better covenant (8:6 - 9:14) 123
15. The eternal legacy (9:15-22) 135
16. The unique sacrifice (9:23 - 10:18) 141
Part 3: Our response
17. A call to steadfast hope (10:19-39) 157
18. Faith: its meaning and its heroes (11:1-16) 168
19. Faith in hard times (11:17-32) 180
20. Unknown conquerors and sufficient strength (11:33-40) 189
21. Consider him (12:1-3) 192
22. The correction we need (12:4-11) 197
23. What to do next (12:12-17) 201
24. Then and now (12:18-29) 206
25. Pastoral exhortations (13:1-16) 210
26. Honouring the church's leaders (13:17-21) 223
27. Closing salutations (13:22-25) 229
Study guide 232
