T he 11 th chapter of hebrews is known as the hall of faith in the bible. In this case, to chop off hebrews 11 from its context is to lose some of the practical luster. It lists many men and women who showed faith in god and his promise. Understanding gods plan for fellowship, conduct, conflict, and maturity, 1966. God is not called father of the believers hebrews 12. Kregel publications andrew murray in his devotional commentary holiest of all has the following points of application relating to this section. This book is designed to allow the old testament heroes of our faith to stimulate enduring faithfulness to christ in the lives of weary and hurting christians through a careful examination of hebrews 11.
Brian croft is senior pastor of auburndale baptist church in louisville, kentucky and is the founder of practical shepherding. It may be regarded as a treatise supplementary to the epistles to the romans and galatians, and as an inspired commentary on the book of leviticus. The hebrews are warned of the sin and danger of unbelief. The person and work of the holy spirit, kregel, 1963 isbn 0825434564. Book of hebrews bible survey who wrote the book of hebrews. Hebrews is a thorough and wideranging look at jesus fulfillment of the expectations and religious requirements of the old testament. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading faith that endures. Book of hebrews overview insight for living ministries. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them.
A practical commentary on the book of hebrews by pentecost at over 30 bookstores. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the letter to the hebrews. Live by faith not by sight the be series commentary online. A commentary the new testament library luke timothy johnson. Hebrews is one of the three new testament commentaries on a single old testament verse. True faith is acknowledged and accepted, even when mingled with many failings. Hebrews differs in some respect with the other epistles of the nt. Pentecosts pentrating insight into hebrews encourages you. One of our generations authoritative bible teachers offers insights on every verse in hebrews and how it addresses the real issues of daily life. In other words, if we would take the epistle to the hebrews out of the bible, what would this do to our understanding of the truth of god or of the gospel. Hebrews is one of the most significant books in the new testament for understanding the relationship between the old and new covenants. Though it is written by a master theologian, it is not difficult to read.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device. Hebrews 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the book of hebrews, and the following are five of the best. Read and study hebrews, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary hi. And of necessity of faith in christ, and of stedfastly following him. Read a faith that endures the book of hebrews applied to the real issues of life ebook free. A practical commentary on the book of hebrews ebook. By faith the servants of god shall overcome even the roaring lion. The translated bible text has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible. A more precise translation of this verse helps us see the practical importance of faith. Humble, cautious fear is urged, lest any should come short of the promised rest, through unbelief. Understanding gods plan for fellowship, conduct, conflict.
The commentary section includes running commentary on the bible text with reference to several modern versions, especially the new international version, the new revised standard. Faith that endures a practical commentary on the book of hebrews author. A practical commentary on the book of hebrews by j. Durham, ken, isbn 0825434602, isbn 9780825434600, brand new, free shipping in the us hebrews is a thorough and wideranging look at jesus fulfillment of the expectations and religious requirements of the old testament. A practical commentary on the book of hebrews author. Commentary on the book of hebrews by matthew henry new. With its myriad references to hebrew customs and the old testament, the book was likely sent to a jewish christian community, possibly in rome. Pentecost guides the reader through the rich historical meaning and contemporary applications of. Significantly, the book makes no reference to the destruction of the temple at jerusalem in ad 70, and the author wrote as if the sacrificial system were still in existence hebrews 10.
The major concepts are presented very clearly without the clutter of technical jargon and arguments. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve. Hebrews is a thorough and wideranging look at jesus fulfillment of the expectations and religious requirements of. Hebrews 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
A practical commentary on the book of hebrews kindle edition by pentecost, j. The book of hebrews applied to the real issues of life as want to read. Kents commentary on hebrews is an extensive work that is geared not exclusively for the student or the scholar, but the average parishioner as well. A practical commentary on the book of hebrews full product description one of our generations authoritative bible teachers offers insights on every verse in hebrews and how it addresses the real issues of daily life. A practical commentary on the book of hebrews ebook written by j. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. It is obvious that there are certain lessons in the epistle. Hebrews 1 commentary new testament matthew henry st. Published by kregel publications, a division of kregel, inc. Hebrews and work bible commentary theology of work. One may objectively prove the bible is the most unique book ever published and has. I believe that a study of the book of hebrews may be the next step for us as a church as we seek to grow in our desire for greater intimacy with christ, greater faith, and bolder acts of service. What does it mean that jesus was a little lower than the angels psalm 8.
It can only be appropriated by faith in the promises of god, regardless of adversity and the circumstances around us. Sep 01, 20 it can only be appropriated by faith in the promises of god, regardless of adversity and the circumstances around us. A practical commentary on the book of hebrews, 2000 rev. Hebrews is a thorough and wideranging look at jesus fulfillment of the expectations. The translated bible text has been through advanced checking. This book was written to strengthen the faith of wavering believers. A practical commentary on the book of hebrews kindle edition by j.
A practical commentary on the book of hebrews, a versebyverse study of one of the new testaments most challenging books, not only provides helpful insights into the structure and meaning of hebrews, but also emphasizes the practical application of its truth in numerous minicommentaries located throughout the book. Hebrews summary we hope that you find the hebrews summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as a guide to further reference to the book of hebrews. A practical commentary on the book of hebrews, paperback by pentecost, j. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. White on bible study chapter 6 of the book of hebrews steadfastness in the faiththe covenant oath additional notes. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read faith that endures. Apr 11, 2009 hebrews is one of the most significant books in the new testament for understanding the relationship between the old and new covenants. No better answer is given in perhaps all the bible than in the great eleventh chapter of the book of hebrews. 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. Chapter 3 of the book of hebrews christ and moses chapter 4 of the book of hebrews the sabbath additional notes the rest of god chapter 5 of the book of hebrews christs qualifications as high priest additional notes mrs. There are a great number of reasons why i believe it is time for us to study the book of hebrews. Is now to endure, patiently looking to jesus heb 12. Pentecost guides the reader through the rich historical.
If you are studying the book of hebrews for the first time, a faith that endures will get you off to a good start. The book of hebrews offers a deep foundation for understanding the value of. While it is thorough, it doesnt pick apart each verse but instead explains. Here a tapestry is unfolded, depicting great examples of faith from the record of old testament heroes. Dwight pentecost hebrews is a thorough and wideranging look at jesus fulfillment of the expectations and religious requirements of the old testament. We know how hard it is to endure hardship and pursue peace in our work. A practical commentary on the book of hebrews, rev. It is obvious that there are certain lessons in the epistle to the hebrews that are found nowhere else in the bible. Not only does each section have a great exposition of the book of hebrews, but it provides several wonderful life lessons as well. Hebrews with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. This book is designed to allow the old testament heroes of our faith to stimulate enduring faithfulness to christ in the lives of weary and hurting christians through.
Kregel publications andrew murray in his devotional commentary holiest of all has the following points of application relating. Faith that endures is broken out into four chapters, but each chapter has nice bitesized sections that one can read on a daily basis. And hebrews presents christ and his service in the heavens as antitype and fulfilment of the old testament instructions of service. Hebrews is a thorough and wideranging look at jesus place in fulfillment of much of the expectations and unfulfilled faith of the old testament. I believe that a study of the book of hebrews may be the next step for us as a church as we seek to grow in our desire for greater intimacy with.