Book of Hebrews
hebrews is a foundational biblical doctrine that shapes Christian understanding of God and His purposes.
13
Chapters
303
Verses
1
Cross-Refs
Quick Facts
- Author
- Unknown
- Date Written
- c. AD 64-68
- Category
- General Epistle
- Chapters
- 13
- Verses
- 303
- Testament
- New Testament
- Etymology
- “descendants of Heber”
About the Book of Hebrews
The book of Hebrews powerfully affirms the unparalleled supremacy of Jesus Christ over all elements of Old Testament worship, offering the most profound Christological teaching found in the New Testament. Addressed to believers tempted to revert to Judaism amid persecution, the writer carefully demonstrates that Jesus surpasses angels, Moses, Joshua, and the entire Levitical priesthood. His sacrifice is definitive and final, inaugurating a new and superior covenant that fulfills and replaces the old. Turning back to the shadows after the reality has appeared is not only unwise but spiritually ruinous.
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“Faith is the substance of things hoped for.”
Hebrews 11:1
“The word of God is quick, and powerful.”
Hebrews 4:12
“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.”
Hebrews 13:8