Number 4 And 5 Flashcards
What is the subtitle of Hebrews?
The superiority of Christ and Christianity. A call to faithfulness.
Who is the author of Hebrews?
The book of Hebrews does not name its author
The _________ _________ was not unified on the authorship of Hebrews, and there has never been universal agreement concerning the human author of this book throughout church history
Early Church
Three early traditions exist concerning the author of Hebrews one from each of the central centers of early Christianity. One tradition suggest Paul wrote the book. What is that tradition?
The Alexandrian tradition
Hebrews was apparently written from_______ by someone who had been or was in________ and was a close friend of__________. All of this fits with Paul being the author of Hebrews.
Rome, prison, Timothy
The ________ Tradition suggest Barnabas a missionary companion of Paul’s wrote the book of Hebrews
African
The ___________ Tradition suggest anonymous, Luke, Apollos, Silas, Clement of Rome, Peter, Philip, Priscilla, and Titus have all been suggested as authors of the book of Hebrew
Roman
We believe that Paul is the author of Hebrews, but we cannot be absolutely dogmatic. If Paul was not directly the author. The author was deeply indirectly, influenced by Paul and much the same way that church history records that Peter was the primary source of the gospel of Mark, although Mark was the actual author.
True
Who were the recipients of the book of Hebrews?
Hebrews was written to a group of Jewish believers under persecution for their acceptance of the Christian faith and now tempted to turn back from Christianity to Judaism
What is the background occasion of writing the book of Hebrews?
The nature of their struggle and the nature of their persecution
What is the content of the book of Hebrews?
The absolute supremacy of Christ .
FF Bruce summarizes the message of Hebrews with these words: God, spoke in various ways to our fathers through the prophets, but now he has spoken his final word to us in his son….he is greater than any prophet, he is greater even than the angels….it was through the angels that Moses, his law was communicated and it sanctions were severe enough; how much more perilous must it be to ignore the saving message brought by no angel, but by Jesus, the son of God.
What is the keyword of Hebrews?
The keyword of Hebrews is BETTER, which is used 13 times
What is the key chapter of Hebrews?
Chapter 11, the great faith chapter of the Bible containing the great Hall of faith
What is the theme of the book of Hebrews?
The superiority of Christ, Christianity and the new covenant/Testament
What is the purpose of the book of Hebrews?
To prevent his readers from abandoning their faith in Christ
Hebrews has been called the 5th Gospel. the gospels describe what he did on earth. Hebrews describes what he is doing in heaven. Hebrews describes Christ continuing ministry after his ascension as our high priest.
True
What is the Old Testament Sabbath rest?
The Sabbath - celebrating God’s finished work of creation
What is the meaning of the New Testament rest?
Having rested or ceased from his own works in an attempt to earn or keep salvation
When we place all of our trust in Christ, as the only hope of our salvation, we “rest” in the finished work of Christ and from all attempts to work our way into heaven or to earn or deserve God’s favor
True
What are the five reasons the new covenant is superior to the old?
It is not conditional - the dramatic significance of this truth cannot be overstated. The blessings of the new covenant are entirely dependent upon God, not man.
It gives the desire for righteousness, not just external restrictions
It gives a permanent relationship
It gives the knowledge of God
It gives the forgiveness of sin
What chapter in Hebrews tells of God chastening all his true children
Hebrews chapter 12
And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: so Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.
Hebrews 9:27
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Hebrews 10:25
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1
