The second warning in Hebrews begins, at least, in this chapter. Some interpreters think it is fully contained in this chapter while others include the first several verses of chapter four. We can say that the warning is about disbelief, much worse than just drifting away, and that it prevented a generation from entering into … Continue reading Hebrews 3. →

The author of Hebrews issues five warnings in this letter. The first one is issued in chapter two, verses one through four. Pay attention! We don't want to drift away from the truth of salvation announced by Jesus and confirmed by the disciples and apostles who heard him announce it. God confirmed this truth through … Continue reading Hebrews 2. →

Jesus is better. That will be the big theme of this letter. In this chapter the writer says he is better than the prophets and better than angels. To support his contention that Jesus is better, the writer uses quotes from Psalms, 2 Samuel, Deuteronomy, and Isaiah. He turns the texts that refer to or … Continue reading Hebrews 1. →