Book of Hebrews
by P. Townsend The author of the Book of Hebrews is one that is unknown although some believe it is another work of Paul since it closely resembles his work. It is believed that the Book of Hebrews was written around A.D. 65, but there is no proof of its use until A.D. 95 when I Clement used it. Hebrews was written to people who faced decisions about their future that could change their lives forever. It talks about the decisions one faces when they have to decide on whether to take a risk or stick with the familiar. In the case of the people of that time, they were faced with the decision of if they should change over to Christianity or stick with the Jewish religion. The Book of Hebrews was designed to push those swaying both ways to a decisive commitment. The author urges his readers to experience God in a new and different way. That way is through Jesus. Hebrews focuses on comparing the Jewish religion to that of Christ
It presents Jesus Christ as a divine person, a priest, that is superior to all. It shows the readers the importance of sympathy, mutual love, the healthy and moral use of sex within marriage, hospitality, how to avoid false teachings, the acceptance of persecution, generosity, prayer, and thanksgiving. It is up to us to make the constant commitment to hang on to our faith and believe God against all of the odds, no matter what. The basic theme of the Book of Hebrews is Jesus Christ is so honorable that he sacrifices himself for sins. ianity by citing passages from the Old Testament more than eighty times. Christ is the heir of the universe, the purifier from sins, the exact representation of divine nature and the creator. " Hebrews continuously reminds us that Jesus endured great suffering for our sake. It goes on to describe Christ as being superior over the Old Testament Prophets, Angels, Moses, Aaron and his priestly descendants and, Joshua. He speaks about tough faith and reminds us that God does not promise a life of ease and luxury. There is a prize at the finish line that you are trying to get to. Hebrews tells us that God chose various ways to reveal himself: creation, the prophets, and the complete self-expression culminated in his Son.
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