From the communion and conformity between the state of the gospelchurch on earth and the triumphant church in heaven v. The book of hebrews kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 58 duration. Clark, 1978, presbyterian and reformed publishing company. In this verse god tells christians, who are his children, that he wants them to do three things. Some believe that this passage supports the idea that a christian can lose his salvation. In prior verses, he mentioned that gods discipline was something to be expected from a good father, and especially from a heavenly father hebrews 12. Introduction to hebrews verse by verse bible study kjv. He clement of alexandria says that the epistle to the hebrews is the work of paul, and that it was written to the hebrews in the hebrew language. The hebrews are warned of the sin and danger of unbelief.
Hebrews with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Read and study hebrews 12 with the verse by verse bible commentary. When it comes to spirituality if we are not progressing then we are regressing and thats what was happening to these christians in the book of hebrews. Hebrews 12 notes from defenders study bible links on right. To jesus as the wounded israelites to the brazen serpent.
Source of this file from scan posted online by bartimaeus alliance of the blind, inc. Hebrews 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. A bible study series on the permanence, sufficiency, preeminence, and superiority of jesus christ. The prior verse mentioned jesus, and his willingness to endure suffering for the sake of future joy. If you think about the new testament of the bible at all, you may wonder about the name given one of the. One in a series of twelve new testament verse by verse commentary books. For consider him who endured such hostility from sinners against himself, so that you wont grow weary and give up. From the communion and conformity between the state of the gospelchurch on earth and. Hebrews quotes exclusively from the septuagint version of the ot, with teaching that aims to correct liberal jewish thinking common among hellenistic jews. Verse 4 none of those reading hebrews 12 had yet given their lives been martyred for their belief.
Hebrews 12 niv therefore, since we are surrounded by bible. As a result of this mystery, there is a longstanding debate over who it might have been. In this 10session, verse by verse study of the book of hebrews, jen wilkin explores how god provided something better for us in the person of jesus christ heb. Study hebrews using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Unlock the niv cultural backgrounds study bible notes when you upgrade to bible gateway plus. Hebrews 12 commentary edited by glenn pease god disciplines his sons 1 therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. And here we have a very particular description of the state of the church under the mosaic dispensation, hebrews 12. Humble, cautious fear is urged, lest any should come short of the promised rest, through unbelief. He is best known for his evangelical commentary series, which includes revelation. As early as 255 ad, church leaders concluded the author of the book was unknown. The doctrine in this verse is, that the blood of christ is the means of redemption, or atones for sin.
Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. The passage just prior to this verse explained how even suffering and persecution should be viewed in light of that benefit. The persevering obedience of faith in christ, was the race set before the hebrews, wherein they must either win the crown of glory, or have everlasting misery for their portion. Its packed with technical footnotes and includes eight appendixes covering topics like baptism, the churchs nature, the three elements of divine forgiveness, hebrews authorship. Through stories of old testament heroes and practices, the author of hebrews demonstrates how the new covenant is. In the following verses the apostle shows that it not only makes atonement for sin, but that it is the means of sanctifying or purifying the soul. Study of the book of hebrews let us study the book of hebrews. Acknowledging that many issues such as authorship and provenance remain open, william lane examines the evidence available and makes a compelling case for his reading of the book and its historical background. All of gods children have experienced discipline perfect active indicative.
The weights mentioned here in verse one refer to spiritual weights. Study hebrews 12 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Hebrews the niv application commentary book 15 kindle. First lets consider gods command to lay aside every weight. They had not paid the ultimate price or been tested with the ultimate test yet. Hebrews chapter 12 the great cloud of witnesses therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. This comprehensive, practical, and devotional commentary focuses on the contexts surrounding hebrews. The old covenant called saints to keep a safe distance vv. Commentary on the book of hebrews by matthew henry new. If the saints in hebrews 11 could endure to the end, some to the point of giving their lives for their faith, we should too. Hebrews 12 therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a. Richison the most important principle of interpretation is the context. Having read this page, open the gospel and, with adoration, acknowledge the debt of gratitude you owe to jesus christ. Each study expounds a passage, forms a principle out of that passage, and shows how to apply that principle to your life.
Under the gospel all may come with boldness to gods presence. Hebrews 12, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Earlier, the writer of hebrews compared the continual sacrifice of the temple priests with the offering a true, heavenly high priest would offer hebrews 7. We continue in our verse by verse bible study in the book of hebrews on wednesday nights with pastor gino geraci at calvary south denver in littleton co. Enjoy davids hebrews commentary in print, or on kindlein this commentary, pastor david explains and applies the book of hebrews chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Read hebrews complete bible commentary verse by verse by matthew henry available from rakuten kobo. Zac poonens verse by verse bible studies of the new testament hebrews. Hebrews complete bible commentary verse by verse ebook. Perhaps this explains why presentday christians often find this book confusing or even misleading. Read hebrews 12 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. Hebrews commentary book of hebrews commentary lifeway. The book of hebrews is quite challenging, claims commentary author donald. The lessons for us these are found in frank dunn book, the bible bullets project, dan. They were going through some pretty difficult trials, but they were not facing up to.
The epistle to the hebrews, or letter to the hebrews, or in the greek manuscripts, simply to the hebrews. This was followed by a certain spiritual decline hebrews 5. Add to cart add to cart view in cart choose item view details. In addition, it gives personal help, teaching notes, and sermon ideas that will address needs, answer questions, and provide insight for applying the word of god to life today. Hebrews 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. For example, the argument of romans is the righteousness of god. Commentaries for hebrews chapter 12 to look upon all evil as proceeding from ourselves, and all good from god.
Faith and patience enable believers to follow peace and holiness, as a man follows his calling constantly, diligently, and with pleasure. Perhaps this explains why presentday christians often find this book. You can either pay by credit card, visa, mastercard, discover or amex, or paypal. A verse by verse commentary on the book of hebrews by john cook. In various forms the root dike right occurs 60 times. David guzik commentary on hebrews 12, where the author encourages the believer to endure discouraging times by looking unto jesus. Hebrews and work bible commentary theology of work. The life application bible commentary series provides verse by verse explanation, background, and application for every verse in the new testament. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of hebrews. Our crucified lord was prefigured by the lifting up of this.
In cities such as chicago, buffalo, new york, and toronto, newel taught four bible classes a day to groups of more than one thousand attendees. The most important principle of interpretation is the context. The greatest context of any book of the bible is the argument of the book. The easily besetting sin of the hebrews was an aptness to be drawn aside from their attachment to the gospel, for fear of persecution.
This is why the author reminds them several times of their faith and devotion to god which they had shown in the beginning hebrews 6. So a different kind of priest required a change in the law of moses about sacrifice. Hebrews 12 comme tary edited by glenn pease god disciplines his sons 1 therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. The holy bible epistle to the hebrews kjv bible study. The writer continues using athletics as an analogy for spiritual growth. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. The overall theme of the book of hebrews is that the new covenant in christ is superior to the old covenant of rituals and sacrifices. This is the only book of the new testament, and one of only a few in the bible overall, where the author is a mystery. The superior worth and dignity of christ above moses is shown. This study so impacted his life, that he began sending bits of his hebrews notes through emails, hoping to encourage those he loves so much. Hebrews differs in some respect with the other epistles of the nt. Verse under the old law, all priests had to come from the family of levi. Hebrews verse by verse william newell precept austin. Hebrews chapter 12 verse by verse bible commentary.
For ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched i believe the words should be translated to a palpable or material mountain. Some speculate it was paul, barnabas, luke, and others. This is another volume in the series of bible commentaries of matthew henry. If we do not go ahead in our understanding of jesus, and in our understanding of the word of god then we will go backwards. Book of hebrews matthew henrys bible commentary concise. An exposition of the epistle to the hebrews, andrew murray, 20 th printing, fleming h. Number one he says, lay aside every weight, number two they aside sin, and number three run with endurance. Verse 12 it was the law of moses that set up the priests of levis family. Study guide for hebrews 12 by david guzik blue letter bible. Print commentary on hebrews david guzik enduring word.
Hebrews 12 therefore, since we are surrounded by so. Verses 1217 a burden of affliction is apt to make the christians hands hang down, and his knees grow feeble, to dispirit him and discourage him. God is not called father of the believers hebrews 12. Richison exposes the mind of god to the mind of man by expounding individual books of gods word verse by verse. Birdgeway bible commentary boxs commentaries on selected books. For many years, pastor jim despain studied the book of hebrews, feeding on the word slowly, digesting and processing every little bit of it. Mount sinai, on which that churchstate was constituted, was a mount that might be touched hebrews 12. And hebrews presents christ and his service in the heavens as antitype and fulfilment of the old testament instructions of service. Read hebrews 12 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. Study the bible online using commentary on hebrews 12 and more.
The book of hebrews offers a deep foundation for understanding the value of work in the world. Perhaps the most enigmatic epistle of the new testament, the book of hebrews confronts the reader with foundational christian doctrines framed for an audience steeped in jewish law and tradition. Zac poonens verse by verse bible studies of the new. And of necessity of faith in christ, and of stedfastly following him. Bible exposition commentary versebyverse commentary. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. In many ways, this letter was a response to the same kinds of spiritual immaturity that runs rampant in the western, gentile church today. The spirit uses the word of truth the gospel 2co 6. This commentary provides an interpretation of the book of hebrews in conversation with the rapidly growing body of scholarly literature. Verse by verse inductive and exegetical bible studies into the book of hebrews.
Hebrews was written to a group of people who were fading away in their walk toward salvation. It is not impossible that even with this meaning the words lay aside or put away. Newell then devoted his time to an international teaching ministry. Wayne jacksons commentary will help with this approach it is a rich study indeed. Hebrews 12 bible commentary matthew henry complete. It is used in the sense of the true source of all life.
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