Quiz & Flashcards on Hebrews' 5 Warnings

Study Notes

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)

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)

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)

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)

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 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

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

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

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

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