Verses 2, 3 speak unto all the congregation of the children of israel, and say unto them, ye shall be holy. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. He does not forsake the assembling together commanded in hebrews 10. I would rate this member of the anchor yale bible commentaries to be one of its better contributions. The story behind the sermon 9780664224288 by kenneth schenck. Study guide on the book of hebrews, on line bible commentary for book of hebrews, niv commentary hebrews, free hebrews commentary. They go to church to be baptized, married, and buriedand thats about all. Since that old law plan wasnt complete in itself, it couldnt complete those who followed it.
Hebrews 10 holding fast with a perfect sacrifice a. Locate the passage within the structure of hebrews. Hebrews 4 commentary new testament matthew henry st. Hebrews 10 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. The life application bible commentary series provides versebyverse explanation, background, and application for every verse in the new testament.
Hebrews with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Read hebrews 10 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. In old testament times, the presence of god dwelt in the most holy place beyond the veil of the templethe symbol of separation between god and man. To lay low the whole of that priesthood and sacrifice. The will of god referred to in the original quotation and in its recurrence in v 9 is identified at the beginning of v 10 as that by which we have been made holy. He is the new testament editor for the revised expositors bible commentary and the author of various books and commentaries, including mark and colossiansphilemon in the niv application commentary, and the article on mark in the zondervan illustrated bible backgrounds commentary.
The bible tells us that people have an inner and an outer nature genesis 2. The apostle knew very well that the hebrews, to whom he wrote, were strangely fond of the levitical dispensation, and therefore he fills his mouth with arguments to wean them from it. If we do not go to church, we read good books besides our bible. A theological exposition of sacred scripture is written to enable pastors and teachers of the word to proclaim the gospel with greater insight, clarity, and faithfulness to the divine intent of the biblical text. Resources, free bible software, bible art, biblical history topics and study, and ancient bible maps of rome, greece, and ancient near east. And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the day approaching. Jul 07, 2018 in hebrews 10 we see that rejecting jesus means there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of hebrews. In addition, it gives personal help, teaching notes, and sermon ideas that will address needs, answer. Harrington describes this text as the greatest christian sermon ever preached or written and its author as. Book of hebrews matthew henrys bible commentary concise. The point is that if jews or even nonjews run to the law for righteousness, well, they have. Aug 29, 2010 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary.
Commentary on the book of hebrews by matthew henry new. After having accommodated to his subject davids testimony, he now takes the occasion to turn some of the words to his own purpose, but more for the sake of ornament than of explanation. If we do not go to church, we read good booksbesides our bible. He is married to the former peggy rutta and they have three children and six grandchildren. Study guide for hebrews 10 by david guzik blue letter bible.
The glories of our savior are exhibited in this epistle. The author identified neither himself nor the people to whom he was writing. One of the results of the superior priesthood of jesus is access to god. If preaching this text, research should attend to the term in verse 22 of sprinkled clean. 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. This product is available for logos bible software. The argument of the preceding two chapters is restated in this section, bringing the central argument of the epistle to a conclusion. No matter how many sacrifices were offered year after year, they never added up to a complete solution. The inner man is described by both the terms spirit acts 7.
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. However, the content of the book, including the frequent references to the hebrew scriptures, makes it clear that he was writing to jewish christians who were. The apostle having shown that the tabernacle, and ordinances of the covenant of sinai, were only emblems and types of the gospel, concludes that the sacrifices the high priests offered continually, could not make the worshippers perfect, with respect to pardon, and the purifying of their consciences. Study hebrews using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. Four describe christs ministry on earth, this describes his ministry in heaven. Leviticus chapter 19 coffmans commentary of the new. And where is that written which is here referred to if david was the author of the psalm from which this is quoted, then the book or volume which was then in existence must have been principally, if not entirely, the five books of moses, and perhaps the books of job, joshua, and judges, with probably a few of the psalms. Study hebrews 10 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. For an obedient child of god, however, that will never do. In hebrews, the author shows how jesus is the ultimate revelation of god. Hebrews chapter 10 online bible study tools and resources. David guzik commentary on hebrews 10, in which the author encourages the believer to hold fast with the perfect sacrifice that is found in jesus.
Turner, pastor of southpointe bible fellowship in fayetteville, georgia this is the november 9 reading. So obedience to church leadership is especially important if the church has to discipline a sinning member. However, it is important to understand what the bible means with the terms soul and spirit. For people today, however, jesus has removed the veil so we can enter into the presence of almighty god as beloved children w. Commentaries large print bible bible search bible dictionaries books of the bible verse of the day bible in a year bible topics church. Gench, frances taylor, westminster bible commentary. God has built a certain amount of entropy into the system, which, if not managed through the constant operations of dressing and keeping, will bring it to a state of disorganization. From all that has been said it appears, that the law, the mosaic dispensation, being a bare, unsubstantial shadow of good things to come, of the gospel blessings, and not the substantial, solid image of them, can never with the same kind of sacrifices, though continually repeated, make the comers thereunto perfect, either as to justification or sanctification. David guzik commentary on hebrews 10, in which the author encourages the believer to hold fast. In hebrews 10 we see that rejecting jesus means there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins. The children quickly recognize that they can do as they please, without any penalty, because dad and mom dont agree.
Some expositors have understood the word rendered here as assembling episunagogen as meaning the society of christians, or the church. And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the day approaching. Hebrews 10 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Hebrews revelation the expositors bible commentary. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. The hebrews had not only become discouraged and weak by the experiences in their christian faith, but some had thought of going back to judaism. Rather, thanking god for the church, the dedicated believer takes advantage of the opportunities his local assembly offers for fellowship, for the ministry of gods word, for the observance of. For you have not come to the mountain that may be touched and that burned with fire. Biblical studies from the book of hebrews bible study guide.
Bible history online images and resources for biblical history. Hebrews 10 commentary john gills exposition of the bible. We have an obligation to do this because of both love and faith. Well send you a new verse every day to download or share. List the practical things we are encouraged to implement in our lives because of our access to god through christ. As believers had an open way to the presence of god, it became them to use this privilege. Commentaries for hebrews chapter 10 by jacob, joseph, moses, the israelites, and rahab. In both cases, exhortation within our fellowship can increase either one or both of them. In warning notes, therefore, the author points out that the man who knowingly slights recognised christian truth, and sins against it, will infallibly be overtaken by the punitive judgment of god. For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, hebrews 10. This has old testament references and does not refer to baptism. It was written to hebrew disciples, probably of jerusalem, to avert the danger of their drifting back into judaism.
When studying one of the books of the bible, we always ought to ask ourselves the question. What does the book add to the contents of the whole bible. Independently of the sermon altogetherfor the sermon is. Earlier verses completed a long, detailed explanation of why the. This is a chronologicallyordered bible site with commentary on each passage. Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering. Why was assembling together such a problem for the recipients of this letter. Here are some linguistic and exegetical thoughts on hebrews 10. Every series of bible commentaries which addresses all 66 books more if the deuterocanonical books are included has its high points and its low points. The other passage of scripture in which is the superior excellence of christ to the angels is taken out of ps.
Keep in mind that the book of hebrews was written for jewish christians. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Sadly, this describes the situation for many people. Study guide for hebrews 4 by david guzik blue letter bible. Depending on the context, paroxusmos can have either a positive or negative meaning. Watch our overview video on the book of hebrews, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. As believers had an open way to the presence of god, it. Meyer in his book the way into the holiest adds that agape love is queen of all. Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together or the episynagogue of one another. Here, stated in a simple form, is the second law of thermodynamics. This is why the author reminds them several times of their faith and devotion to god which they had shown in the beginning hebrews 6. Featuring informative sidebars nd glossary aids, this book will be of great help to those who study or preach from the book of hebrews.
Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Hebrews 1 commentary new testament matthew henry st. Body this may be a reference to the body of hebrews 10. 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. You can find the best commentary on hebrews for you using the tools on the right side. If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, hebrews 10. Hebrews 10 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. As far as church attendance is concerned, its three times and out. Study the bible online using commentary on hebrews 10 and more.