This problem arises from inaccurately identifying the spiritual condition of the ones being addressed. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. -------------------- The MacArthur New Testament Commentary series continues to be one of today's top-selling commentary series. During that time, he has preached verse-by-verse through the entire New Testament. Published by Moody Publishers, 1983. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Major Prophets GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. Cf. The writer of this epistle emphasized the superiority of Christianity over Judaism and the superiority of Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice over the repeated and imperfect Levitical sacrifices observed in the temple. MacArthur is thorough, and he writes with the layperson in mind. His absolute supremacy overshadows all else and demands the worship and allegiance of every individual. AbeBooks, an Amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and out-of-print books. © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Select a location to see product availability. 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It looks like WhatsApp is not installed on your phone. conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. Ultimately, of course, the author was the Holy Spirit (2 Pet. Those exhortations are given in the form of 6 warnings: Another significant aspect of this epistle is its clear exposition of selected OT passages. As they confronted this possibility, the Hebrews were tempted to cast aside any identification with Christ. Hebrews 6, Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, Charles Haddon Spurgeon Apparently, they had been evangelized by “those who heard” Christ and whose ministries had been authenticated “with signs and wonders, with various miracles” (2:3, 4). Pentateuch One’s hope is in the very presence of God, into which he follows the Savior (6:19, 20; 10:19, 20). General Epistles -------------------- He has also served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California since 1969. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Those believers probably had not seen Christ personally. 11, 14, 15, 27, 28). The letter was written to give them encouragement and confidence in Christ, their Messiah and High-Priest. Those who belong to the New Covenant dwell in a completely new and heavenly atmosphere, they worship a heavenly Savior, have a heavenly calling, receive a heavenly gift, are citizens of a heavenly country, look forward to a heavenly Jerusalem, and have their very names written in heaven. 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Book reviews, interviews, editors' picks, and more. The third group addressed were Jewish unbelievers who were not convinced of the gospel’s truth but had had some exposure to it. ISBN 10: 0802407536 / ISBN 13: 9780802407535. The willful sin here is a denial of the faith, a presumptive trampling of the Gospel of Christ. 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Pentateuch The MacArthur New Testament Commentary: Hebrews (Chicago: The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, 1983) McKnight, Edgar V., Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary: Hebrew-James (Macon, Georgia: Smyth & Helwys Publishing, Inc., 2004) Israel’s sin had continually interrupted God’s fellowship with His chosen and covenant people, Israel. Wisdom Literature Please try again. This epistle is more than a doctrinal treatise, however. Historical Books Pentateuch Johannine Writings The phrase “once enlightened” is often taken to refer to Christians, and the accompanying warning taken to indicate the danger of losing their salvation if “they fall away” and “crucify again for themselves the Son of God.” But there is no mention of their being saved and they are not described with any terms that apply only to believers (such as holy, born again, righteous, or saints). The Old Testament Humble, cautious fear is urged, lest any should come short of the promised rest, through unbelief. Many commentaries on the Bible often give theological meaning and offer insights into the passages but Dr. MacArthur does both and gives us a devotional commentary as well. Warn anyone you know in this situation. The Gospels Solid Joys. When the various NT books were formally brought together into one collection shortly after A.D. 100, the titles were added for convenience. They had dropped out of society, established a religious commune, and included the worship of angels in their brand of reformed Judaism. The New Testament -------------------- GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Minor Prophets The Gospels Paul, Barnabas, Silas, Apollos, Luke, Philip, Priscilla, Aquila, and Clement of Rome have been suggested by different scholars, but the epistle’s vocabulary, style, and various literary characteristics do not clearly support any particular claim. Prophets Used by permission. The writer was clearly a skilled expositor of the Word of God. Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. Greece or Asia Minor must also be considered because of the apparently early establishment of the church there, and because of the consistent use of the LXX. The primary group addressed were Hebrew Christians who suffered rejection and persecution by fellow Jews (10:32–34), although none as yet had been martyred (12:4). Weekly telecasts and daily radio broadcasts of "Grace to You" are seen and heard by millions worldwide. Poetical Books The writer himself even refers to his letter as a “word of exhortation” (13:22; cf. The first of these sections is exposition and the second exhortation. They were an immature group of believers who were tempted to hold on to the symbolic and spiritually powerless rituals and traditions of Judaism. The Gospels They were intellectually persuaded but spiritually uncommitted. The New Testament Since the temple was destroyed by General (later Emperor) Titus Vespasian in A.D. 70, the epistle must have been written prior to that date. Some had the means to make regular pilgrimages to the temple in Jerusalem. “Those from Italy” (13:24) is an ambiguous reference since it could mean either those who had left Italy and were living elsewhere, or those who were still in Italy and being singled out as native residents of that country. Luke-Acts Exhortations designed to stir the readers into action are found throughout the text. The author of Hebrews is unknown. Poetical Books The epistle to the Hebrews is a study in contrast, between the imperfect and incomplete provisions of the Old Covenant, given under Moses, and the infinitely better provisions of the New Covenant offered by the perfect High-Priest, God’s only Son and the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Acts 13:15). By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. Buy Hebrews (Macarthur New Testament Commentary Series) by John MacArthur in eBook format at Koorong (9781575678306). John MacArthur (b. Such a precedent had already been set in the Qumran community of messianic Jews living near the Dead Sea. By far, the most serious interpretive challenge is found in 6:4–6. Amazon has encountered an error. Interactive Bible study with John Piper. First, many biblical texts teach that true believers cannot be lost (John 6:39-40; 10:27-30; Rom. But they have two big problems. General Epistles Within the epistle itself, however, there is no identification of the recipients as either Hebrews (Jews) or Gentiles. The superior worth and dignity of Christ above Moses is shown. The Gospels Join John MacArthur as he explains each verse in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical. Failure to acknowledge these groups leads to interpretations inconsistent with the rest of Scripture. (MacArthur, John: Hebrews. Hebrews 2. Whoever the author was, he preferred citing OT references from the Greek OT (LXX) rather than from the Hebrew text. Having introduced "faith" and "endurance" in Hebrews 10:39, the writer proceeded to develop these concepts further. 1:21). The Old Testament A deep and informative study on Hebrews, and also easy-to-understand explanations and comparisons of old and new testament scriptures. And of necessity of faith in Christ, and of stedfastly following him. Major Prophets Commentaries for the book of Hebrews. Emphases on the Levitical priesthood and on sacrifices, as well as the absence of any reference to the Gentiles, support the conclusion that a community of Hebrews was the recipient of the epistle. Read Numbers 15:30–31. Therefore, He graciously and sovereignly established a system of sacrifices that symbolically represented the inner repentance of sinners and His divine forgiveness. When the various NT books were formally brought together into one collection shortly after A.D. 100, the titles were added for convenience. Hebrews Commentary James Rosscup - This dispensationally oriented work is not verse-by-verse, but deals with the exposition on a broader scale, treating blocks of thought within the chapters. You can find the best commentary on Hebrews for you using the tools on … Prophets Minor Prophets John has also written several bestselling books, including The MacArthur Study … Chapter 9 is largely devoted to them (see especially vv. -------------------- This work on Hebrews has proven to be his best in the series. It is intensely practical in its application to everyday living (see chap. 8:28-39). -------------------- Pauline Epistles range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed Luke-Acts also Arno C. Gaebelein, Gaebelein’s Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible (I Volume, Neptune, NJ: Loizeaux, 1985), the Annotated Bible revised. John MacArthur's commentaries on the New Testament (and how I long for him to do the same with the Old) are one of my favorite sets. Second, if true believers can be lost, then our text teaches that it is impossible for them to regain their salvation. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point 160 ratings by Goodreads. Historical Books Therefore, it seems best to accept the epistle’s anonymity. Share this page using one of these tools: Email / username or password was incorrect! Luke-Acts GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point The Preeminence of Jesus Christ. Daily devotional with John Piper. Major Prophets Those who do this are like those in Hebrews 6. Apart from the God-authored Holy Bible, the MacArthur New Testament Commentary is the greatest series of books in the history of the written word! The primary teaching symbolized by the tabernacle service was that believers under the covenant of law did not have direct access to the presence of God (9:8), but were shut out of the Holy of Holies. Wisdom Literature General Epistles Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. 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The epistle to the Hebrews is a study in contrast, between the imperfect and incomplete provisions of the Old Covenant, given under Moses, and the infinitely better provisions of the New Covenant offered by the perfect High-Priest, God’s only Son and the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Please use a different way to share. -------------------- Since the epistle is filled with references to Hebrew history and religion and does not address any particular Gentile or pagan practice, the traditional title has been maintained. They say that Hebrews 6 describes a believer who loses his salvation. These kinds of doctrinal aberrations could explain the emphasis in Hebrews chapter one on the superiority of Christ over the angels. Pentateuch Thank you for registering. Since the book of Hebrews is grounded in the work of the Levitical priesthood, an understanding of the book of Leviticus is essential for properly interpreting Hebrews. Pauline Epistles Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. ... Scripture: Hebrews 2:1, Mark 9:7, Colossians 3:1–3, Proverbs 27:20. One thing is clear from the contents of the epistle: the community of Hebrews was facing the possibility of intensified persecution (10:32–39; 12:4). -------------------- Sad to say, it can also happen to Christians. Although these Hebrews were primarily converts to Christ, there were probably a number of unbelievers in their midst, who were attracted by the message of salvation, but who had not yet made a full commitment of faith in Christ (see Interpretive Challenges). AbeBooks.com: Hebrews: New Testament Commentary (MacArthur New Testament Commentary Series) abebooks.com Passion for books. We’re on a mission to change that. The Old Testament This epistle’s title bears the traditional Greek title, “To the Hebrews,” which was attested by at least the second century A.D. Even the early church expressed various opinions on authorship, and current scholarship admits the puzzle still has no solution. Poetical Books Luke-Acts This epistle’s title bears the traditional Greek title, “To the Hebrews,” which was attested by at least the second century A.D. In this case, they were unbelievers who had been exposed to God’s redemptive truth, and perhaps made a profession of faith, but had not exercised genuine saving faith. Buy Hebrews (MacArthur New Testament Commentary Series) by John F. MacArthur (ISBN: 9780802407535) from Amazon's Book Store. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a The generation of Hebrews receiving this epistle had practiced the Levitical sacrifices at the temple in Jerusalem. of Scripture. However, the need for sacrifices never ended because the people and priests continued to sin. It was a 40-year-old bridge, and quite obviously there were hidden weaknesses that went undetected until it was too late. God’s provision for that perfect priest and sacrifice in Christ is the central message of Hebrews. The Whole Bible 1:12). Thus the recipients could have been in a church outside Judea and Galilee or in a church in those areas, but established among people in the generation following those who had been eyewitnesses of Christ. One of the key theological themes in Hebrews is that all believers now have direct access to God under the New Covenant and, therefore, may approach the throne of God boldly (4:16; 10:22). Title When the various NT books were formally brought together into one collection shortly after A.D. 100, the titles were added for convenience. Pauline Epistles Possible locations for the recipients of the epistle include Palestine, Egypt, Italy, Asia Minor, and Greece. Buy Hebrews (Macarthur New Testament Commentary Series) by John MacArthur in Hardback format at Koorong (0802407536). The Hebrews are warned of the sin and danger of unbelief. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, Commentaries on Hebrews. Major Prophets Hebrews 10:26 says that a person who sins willfully cannot be brought back to salvation. Prophets Minor Prophets Historical Books The MacArthur New Testament Commentary series comes from the experience, wisdom, and insight of one of the most trusted ministry leaders and Bible scholars of our day. 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That is not the point. Johannine Writings Hebrews: A Call to Commitment, by the late William L. Lane was recommended to me by Pastors Gary and Jeremy and has been an invaluable resource for the preparation of this class. Wisdom Literature Here's MacArthur's commentary on the word "peddling" in 2nd Corinthians 2:17 (on page 1766 of his Revised and Updated "Study Bible"): "From a Gr. ... Hebrews: New Testament Commentary (MacArthur New Testament Commentary Series) John F MacArthur. In 10:26, the reference once again is to apostate Christians, not to genuine believers who are often incorrectly thought to lose their salvation because of their sins. -------------------- You cannot go wrong with MacArthur’s commentary as your first commentary on Hebrews. This project is unparalleled in our times, and John MacArthur has produced a masterful commentary series that demands attention and deserves a place in every preacher's library. Watch our overview video on the book of Hebrews, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Tony Reinke Nov 15, 2020 1.9K Shares Sermon. Pauline Epistles Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. Hebrews must be read in light of the law. The MacArthur New Testament Commentary is nothing less than a library of faithful exegesis and exposition. We are sorry. The use of the present tense in 5:1–4; 7:21, 23, 27, 28; 8:3–5, 13; 9:6–9, 13, 25; 10:1, 3, 4, 8, 11; and 13:10, 11 would suggest that the Levitical priesthood and sacrificial system were still in operation when the epistle was composed. John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible Wisdom Literature Included in the “better” provisions are: a better hope, testament, promise, sacrifice, substance, country, and resurrection. John MacArthur is the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, as well as an author, conference speaker, president of The Master’s University and Seminary, and featured teacher with the Grace to You media ministry. Moody Press) William MacDonald - We should not conclude that Melchizedek had no parents, that he was never born, and that he never died. All rights reserved. Copyright 2007, Grace to You. General Epistles Join John MacArthur in Hebrews as he explains each verse in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical.The theme of Hebrews is simple: Jesus Christ is superior to and preeminent over everyone and everything. Cookie Notice: In 1969, after graduating from Talbot Theological Seminary, John came to Grace Community Church. He celebrated the character of faith in chapter11and then summoned the readers to endurance in Hebrews 12:1-13. -------------------- Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. 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