Hebrews
An Introduction And Commentary
Published on 19. November 2020
352 pages
978-1-78359-963-9 (ISBN)
Description
The letter to the Hebrews presents a combination of warnings and assurances to encourage Christians to persevere in faith, hope and love. The basis for this is a profound reflection on the person and work of Christ, viewed as the fulfilment of Old Testament Scripture. David G. Peterson shows how the author expounds the implications of the gospel with pastoral insight and sensitivity, producing a 'word of exhortation' that reaches across the centuries to speak to our lives today.
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English
Place of publication
Nottingham
United Kingdom
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Reflowable
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978-1-78359-963-9 (9781783599639)
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David G. Peterson is an emeritus faculty member at Moore Theological College in Sydney, where he still teaches part-time. He served as principal of Oak Hill College, London, from 1996 to 2007. His books include The Acts of the Apostles (PNTC), Romans (EBTC), Engaging with God, Possessed by God, Transformed by God and Hebrews and Perfection
Content
- Intro
- GENERAL PREFACE
- AUTHOR'S PREFACE
- ABBREVIATIONS
- SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY
- INTRODUCTION
- 1. Character and style
- 2. Structure and argument
- 3. Occasion and purpose
- 4. Destination and date of composition
- 5. Authorship and authority
- 6. Theology
- ANALYSIS
- COMMENTARY
- 1. GOD'S FINAL WORD IN HIS SON (1:1-4)
- A. The new revelation compared with the old (1:1-2a)
- B. The nature and work of the Son (1:2b-3)
- C. The Son and the angels (1:4)
- 2. THE GREATNESS OF THE SON AND THE NEED TO PAY CAREFUL ATTENTION TO HIS MESSAGE (1:5 - 2:4)
- A. The Son's superiority to the angels (1:5-14)
- B. A warning about holding fast to the Son and his message (2:1-4)
- 3. THE SON'S INCARNATION, DEATH AND HEAVENLY EXALTATION IS THE MEANS OF OUR SALVATION AND THE BASIS OF HOPEFUL CONFIDENCE (2:5 - 3:6)
- A. The world to come subjected to the glorified Son (2:5-9)
- B. Many sons brought to glory by the pioneer of their salvation (2:10-16)
- C. The Son as a merciful and faithful high priest (2:17-18)
- D. A challenge to be faithful and hold firmly to the confidence and hope the Son has given us (3:1-6)
- 4. A WARNING NOT TO HARDEN OUR HEARTS IN UNBELIEF, TOGETHER WITH ENCOURAGEMENTS ABOUT THE WAY TO ENTER THE REST THAT THE SON HAS MADE POSSIBLE (3:7 - 4:13)
- A. The negative example of the Israelites who failed to enter the Promised Land (3:7-19)
- B. A warning about falling short of God's promised rest (4:1-2)
- C. Identifying the rest and those who enter it (4:3-11)
- D. A warning about the power of God's word to expose and judge (4:12-13)
- 5. THE SON'S HIGH-PRIESTLY MINISTRY IS THE BASIS FOR PERSEVERING FAITH AND OBEDIENCE (4:14 - 5:10)
- A. A challenge to hold firmly to the faith we profess and approach God with confidence for mercy and timely help (4:14-16)
- B. The perfecting of the Son as 'the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him' (5:1-10)
- 6. A CHALLENGE TO AVOID SLUGGISHNESS AND FULLY REALIZE THE HOPE SET BEFORE US (5:11 - 6:12)
- A. The pathway to maturity in Christ (5:11 - 6:3)
- B. A warning about the fate of those who profess faith and fall away (6:4-8)
- C. The need to express faith, hope and love 'to the very end' (6:9-12)
- 7. THE HOPE CONFIRMED AND SECURED BY THE ENTRANCE OF OUR HIGH PRIEST INTO HEAVEN (6:13 - 7:28)
- A. Responding to God's guaranteed promise (6:13-20)
- B. The priesthood of Melchizedek (7:1-10)
- C. The eternal high priesthood of the Son of God (7:11-28)
- 8. THE SUPERIOR MINISTRY OF OUR GREAT HIGH PRIEST (8:1 - 10:18)
- A. Enthroned in heaven and serving in the 'true tabernacle' (8:1-6)
- B. Mediator of a new covenant (8:7-13)
- C. Opening the way to the Most Holy Place and cleansing consciences (9:1-14)
- D. Providing the sacrifice that makes eternal salvation possible (9:15-28)
- E. Sanctifying believers once for all and perfecting them for ever (10:1-18)
- 9. REFLECTING ON THE PRIVILEGES WE HAVE AS CHRISTIANS AND RESPONDING APPROPRIATELY (10:19-39)
- A. Realize the benefits of Jesus' high-priestly ministry (10:19-25)
- B. Don't turn away from the Son of God and his achievements for us (10:26-31)
- C. Persevere and obtain what God has promised (10:32-39)
- 10. EXAMPLES OF PERSEVERING FAITH, CLIMAXING WITH A CHALLENGE TO REJECT SIN AND FOCUS ON JESUS 'THE PIONEER AND PERFECTER OF FAITH' (11:1 - 12:3)
- A. Faith in the unseen (11:1-7)
- B. The faith of Abraham and his descendants (11:8-22)
- C. The faith of Moses and those associated with him (11:23-31)
- D. Further examples of enduring faith (11:32-40)
- E. Looking to Jesus (12:1-3)
- 11. CHALLENGES TO ENDURE SUFFERING AND PURSUE PEACE, HOLINESS AND GRATEFUL SERVICE TO GOD (12:4-29)
- A. Submitting to God's discipline (12:4-13)
- B. Pursuing peace and holiness (12:14-17)
- C. Living as citizens of the heavenly Jerusalem (12:18-24)
- D. Being attentive to the voice of God (12:25-27)
- E. Serving God with reverence and awe (12:28-29)
- 12. FINAL ENCOURAGEMENTS, BLESSINGS AND GREETINGS (13:1-25)
- A. Love that pleases God (13:1-6)
- B. Faithfulness that endures (13:7-19)
- C. Grace that equips and enables perseverance (13:20-25)
- Notes
