Hebrews Bible Study

Faith

• Faith is a central theme in Hebrews, defined as "the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen" (11:1)
• Examples of faith are given throughout the chapter, highlighting the importance of trusting in God's promises (11:2-40)
• Faith is necessary for pleasing God (11:6)

Salvation

• The book of Hebrews emphasizes the superiority of salvation through Jesus Christ compared to the old covenant (1:1-3, 2:1-4, 7:1-10:39)
• Salvation is described as a "rest" that believers can enter into, similar to the Israelites' rest in the Promised Land (3:11, 4:1-11)
• Jesus' sacrifice is seen as the ultimate means of salvation, providing forgiveness and cleansing from sin (9:11-14, 10:1-18)

Old Testament References

• The book of Hebrews is rich in Old Testament references, quoting from 17 different books and alluding to many others
• The author uses these references to demonstrate the continuity between the old and new covenants, and to show how Jesus fulfills Old Testament types and prophecies (e.g. Melchizedek in 5:6, 6:20, 7:1-10)
• The Old Testament is seen as a "shadow" or "copy" of the greater reality found in Jesus Christ (8:5, 10:1)

Warnings Against Apostasy

• The book of Hebrews contains several warnings against apostasy, or falling away from the faith (2:1-4, 3:12-14, 6:4-6, 10:26-31, 12:25-29)
• These warnings are based on the examples of the Israelites in the wilderness, who failed to enter into God's rest due to unbelief (3:11, 4:11)
• The author urges believers to "hold fast" to their confession and to encourage one another to avoid falling away (4:14, 10:23-25)

Jesus As High Priest

• The book of Hebrews presents Jesus as the ultimate High Priest, who mediates between God and humanity (2:17, 3:1, 4:14-15, 5:1-10, 7:1-10:39)
• Jesus' high priesthood is seen as superior to the Levitical priesthood, as He is able to sympathize with believers and offer a perfect sacrifice for sin (4:15, 7:26-28, 9:11-14)
• Jesus' role as High Priest is central to the book's theology, as He provides believers with access to God and enables them to enter into the heavenly rest (4:16, 7:25, 10:19-22)

Faith

• Faith is defined as "the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen"
• Examples of faith are given throughout Hebrews 11, highlighting the importance of trusting in God's promises
• Faith is necessary for pleasing God, without which it is impossible to please Him

Salvation

• The book of Hebrews emphasizes the superiority of salvation through Jesus Christ compared to the old covenant
• Salvation is described as a "rest" that believers can enter into, similar to the Israelites' rest in the Promised Land
• Jesus' sacrifice is seen as the ultimate means of salvation, providing forgiveness and cleansing from sin

Old Testament References

• The book of Hebrews is rich in Old Testament references, quoting from 17 different books and alluding to many others
• The author uses Old Testament references to demonstrate the continuity between the old and new covenants, and to show how Jesus fulfills Old Testament types and prophecies
• The Old Testament is seen as a "shadow" or "copy" of the greater reality found in Jesus Christ

Warnings Against Apostasy

• The book of Hebrews contains several warnings against apostasy, or falling away from the faith
• These warnings are based on the examples of the Israelites in the wilderness, who failed to enter into God's rest due to unbelief
• The author urges believers to "hold fast" to their confession and to encourage one another to avoid falling away

Jesus As High Priest

• The book of Hebrews presents Jesus as the ultimate High Priest, who mediates between God and humanity
• Jesus' high priesthood is seen as superior to the Levitical priesthood, as He is able to sympathize with believers and offer a perfect sacrifice for sin
• Jesus' role as High Priest is central to the book's theology, as He provides believers with access to God and enables them to enter into the heavenly rest