Hebrews Flashcards
Who wrote Hebrews?
What men and women are identified as likely authors?
To what readers did the author write Hebrews?
Unknown
Likely authors: Barnabus, Apollos, Priscilla, Luke
Written to Jewish Christians
(the long argument against the Levitical system and constant dependence on OT authority points to this audience)
When was Hebrews written?
How do we know that approximate date?
68-70 AD
• There is no mention of the temple destruction (70AD)
(which would have supported his argument that the OT sacrificial system was obsolete)
• Also Paul is probably dead, b/c Timothy is cited as just being released from jail (68AD)
What is the purpose of Hebrews?
To encourage wavering Jewish Christians to remain loyal to Jesus, by proving the superiority of Jesus and the New Covenant
What are the five warnings in the book that contribute to the purpose of Hebrews?
- Do not drift away from salvation
- Do not fall away from the living God
- Press on to maturity and don’t fall away
- Do not undervalue your forgiveness
- Do not turn away from Jesus
How does Hebrews 1:1-3 portray Jesus Christ?
As the preeminent Son of God
Why is it important to the purpose of Hebrews to show that Jesus is superior to the angels?
It proves that Judaism is inferior to Christianity; the OT covenant was given through angels, but the NT covenant is given by Jesus who is superior
Why is it important to the purpose of Hebrews to show that Jesus is superior to Moses and Joshua?
Shows Jesus is greater than the OT lawgiver (Moses) and liberator (Joshua)
Why is it important to the purpose of Hebrews to show that Jesus is superior to Aaron and the Levitical priesthood?
Supports that the NT covenant is superior to OT covenant, and Christianity is superior to Judaism
From Hebrews 10-13, what are the two main implications of Jesus’ superiority to Judaism?
- Maintain your faith without wavering
2. Love one another, offering praise and service to God
