Faithfulness and the Purpose of Hebrews


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'Faithfulness and the Purpose of Hebrews' offers fresh answers to several unresolved questions by employing that branch of social psychology known as social identity theory. The author of Hebrews describes the faithfulness of Jesus as prototypical and relates the faithfulness of all other to Jesus' faith. Utilizing a model of present temporal orientation, the study interprets the dynamic relationship between the




Understanding the Book of Hebrews


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A Word-by-Word Commentary on the most thorough discussion of faith found in the Bible. God, as salesman of the truth, takes the responsibility to present himself in a way that causes you to know your need of him, believe his promises, and forsaking all others take him only. If you look at your faith you will look in vain. If you look to him, knowing you have insufficient faith, and you do not consider your faith or the lack thereof, he will receive you as you are, having less faith than a grain of finely ground pepper. He will then call you his own. Then your faith is not in your faith; it is in his faithfulness. Then you have entered the world of biblical faith--all praise to him and no brag on our part.




Holy Bible (NIV)


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The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. This highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation.




Faithfulness and the Purpose of Hebrews


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Faithfulness and the Purpose of Hebrews offers fresh answers to several unresolved questions by employing that branch of social psychology known as social identity theory. Who were the addressees? With the categories of social identity theory, this study argues that the addressees arranged the world into two groups: ""us"" and ""them."" They understood their group, the ""us,"" to be the ""faithful."" They understood ""them"" (a symbolic outgroup of ""all others"") to be the ""unfaithful."" Faithfulness, then, is the primary identity descriptor for the addressees and plays an essential role thoughout the text. How did the addressees understand the faithfulness of Jesus? The author of Hebrews describes the faithfulness of Jesus as ""prototypical."" The faithfulness of all others is described in relation to Jesus' faith, and together they are integrated into an ongoing narrative of faithfulness. What is the meaning of the promised ""rest""? Utilizing a model of present temporal orientation, the study interprets the dynamic relationship between the ""antecedent"" faithfulness of many witnesses and the ""forthcoming"" promised rest of the addressees. The addressees of Hebrews were encouraged to ""understand their futures by looking to the past."" What is the purpose of the text? Social identity theorists explain that groups with a negative social identity have two broad options: social mobility or social change. The study concludes that the author of Hebrews provides internal constraints that are meant to prevent social mobility. The author utilizes social creativity (an aspect of social change) to provide a positive social identity for the addressees.




Faith That Endures


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Hebrews is a thorough and wide-ranging look at Jesus' fulfillment of the expectations and religious requirements of the Old Testament. Dr. Pentecost guides the reader through the rich historical meaning and contemporary applications of Hebrews.




Hebrews


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Find out how to persevere, remain faithful, and live a life that glorifies God with this incredible in-depth Bible study on Hebrews. See how the early church withstood intense persecution and experience the peace that comes from recognizing Christ as our perfect High Priest. Includes section-by-section commentary, quick-reference charts, and simple summaries! Includes a Fantastic Outline and Overview of the Book of Hebrews Emphasizes the Superiority of Christ! Covers the 5 Ways Christ is Superior to the Old Covenant (greater than Moses, Melchizedek, Old Testament High Priests, and the Tabernacle)! Highlights the 15 Heroes of Faith from Hebrews 11, including Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Gideon, Rahab, and more! Features 5 incredible charts that show tons of information at a glance Shares 11 practical ways to stand firm in your faith and live a Christian life. Hebrews was written during a time of intense persecution against Christians in the Roman Empire. During that time, believers needed encouragement to follow Christ-- just as we do today. By showing Jesus' superiority to the Old Covenant, the letter encourages believers (then and now) to be faithful to Jesus even during the toughest of times! Enjoy having a fantastic overview on the entire book of Hebrews at your fingertips--get incredible insight into Jesus' superiority to the old covenant and be encouraged by 15 heroes of our faith who resisted the urge to give up and stood firmly in their faith! Perfect for individual use, group Bible studies, Sunday School, etc. Use it as a stand-alone study or use it to add depth to any Old or New Testament study. 14 panels, fits inside most Bibles, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, unfolds to 38 inches Check Out the 5 Key Features of Rose's Hebrews Bible Study! Includes a Fantastic Overview of the Book of Hebrews Enjoy having a simple summary and outline of the book of Hebrews that explains key information in an easy-to-understand way. Now you can quickly grasp-- The historical and cultural background of Hebrews Who was the book of Hebrews written to? The 7 sections of Hebrews and their major themes And more! Emphasizes the Superiority of Christ (Includes Incredible Insight on Christ as Our Perfect High Priest) Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of Old Testament promises, practices, and prophecy. In him, we have a better hope, a better covenant, a better sanctuary, and a better inheritance. With this Hebrews Bible study, get incredible commentary and insight into Jesus' superiority over: Angels (Jesus is greater than all spiritual beings) Moses (He holds authority over all earthly leaders) Old Testament Priests and Priesthood (Jesus is the perfect High Priest) Old Covenant Sacrifices (Jesus' sacrifice provides full and final atonement for sins) Old Tabernacle (Jesus' ministry is in the new tabernacle of God, which is the heavenly sanctuary) Highlights 15 Heroes of Faith (Hebrews 11) From Noah who built the ark (when it wasn't raining!) to Abraham who offered his son as a sacrifice, be encouraged by the incredible lives of 15 heroes of faith! These individuals were not perfect, but they put their trust in a perfect God. Get a short synopsis on each of the 15 heroes mentioned in Hebrews 11--includes a short description of their faith and key Bible references. Features incredible charts that show tons of information at a glance! The book of Hebrews uses contrasts and comparisons to highlight the superiority of Christ. Easily grasp these key comparisons and lessons with this pamphlet's incredible comparison charts. Enjoy quick-reference charts packed with scripture that compare: Moses the Faithful Servant Compared to Jesus the Faithful Son Human High Priests Compared to Jesus the Perfect High Priest Melchizedek compared to Christ Old Covenant Animal Sacrifices Compared to Jesus' New Covenant Sacrifice 15 Heroes of Faith--including Abel, Enoch, Noah, Jacob, Joseph, David, Samuel, and more! Shares 11 practical ways to stand firm in your faith and live a Christian life. From showing hospitality and loving fellow believers to giving thanks to God and submitting to Christian leaders, the book of Hebrews provides specific guidelines for Christian living. This pamphlet highlights 11 practical ways to live out your faith! When we focus on our problems, it's easy to feel defeated--but when we set our eyes on the power, supremacy, and authority of Christ, we find strength! The book of Hebrews is packed with encouragement on how to stand firm in your faith!




Hebrews


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This 12-week study will help readers understand and appreciate how the book of Hebrews testifies to Christ's supremacy through imagery, metaphor, and Old Testament analogy.




Faith for Life


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Inspiration from the book of Hebrews on how to live by faith in Jesus. As Christians, we experience great joy in knowing God through Jesus and great hope in the promise of an eternity spent with God. Yet we still get weary in this life and can feel discouraged. Whether it's personal disappointment, opposition or just the costly grind of church life that gets us down, we all need help to keep going. This wonderfully encouraging book by Bible expositor Richard Coekin will spur you on to live by faith in Jesus as you examine the witnesses of Hebrews 11. The refreshing honesty of their stories will help you manage your expectations in a world of lies and spin. They will remind you of the glory and blessing that await you at the finishing line. And they will encourage you to see that Jesus is the real Hero of the faith and that his Spirit will enable you to endure through exhaustion, opposition and discouragement. Ideal for private devotional reading for those in need of refreshment, a timely gift for a discouraged Christian friend, and useful background reading to a small-group study of Hebrews 11.




Knowing God the Father Through the Old Testament


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Christopher Wright explores in depth the Father images that pervade the biblical narratives, psalms and prophetic texts of the Old Testament. God is acknowledged as tender yet terrifying, challenging to the nations and yet intimately personal, offering loving care, provision, discipline and forgiveness.




A Merciful and Faithful High Priest


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The book of Hebrews was written to magnify the greatness of our Savior and the importance of the gospel of Jesus Christ. In nineteen sermons, late pastor Martyn Lloyd-Jones unfolds the riches and beauties of the gospel message found throughout this unique book of the Bible. Using examples and illustrations that remain relevant today, he seamlessly connects the truths found in the book of Hebrews to the whole scope of God's Word as he exhorts us to hold fast to our salvation and live according to the truth of the gospel.