So, how does a reading of the whole of scripture inform our reading of the warning. This commentary uses a somewhat unique presentation as each block of passages are broken into three sections. Using the popular fourviews format, this volume explores the meaning of the five warning passages in the book of hebrews to both the original readers and us today. He has also written an immensely helpful commentary on the letter to the hebrews. So, how does a reading of the whole of scripture inform our reading of the warning passages of hebrews. The best book ive seen that fairly lays out the main views of these warnings and points out the strengths and weaknesses of each position is herbert w.
The first calls attention to the possibility of drifting hebrews 2. Eternal security and the warning passages of hebrews. The warnings in the book of hebrews t he book of hebrews is profound in its heavenly concepts and rich in the heavenly inheritance. The warning of danger is the refusal to heed the warnings of him who speaks this time not from the earthly mount sinai, but from heaven. The overwhelming evidence of the book of hebrews is that its recipients were believers in the lord jesus, redeemed by the onceforall offering of the blood of. Toussaint the prophetic portions of the warning passages in the epistle to the hebrews contain broad hints as to whom these admonitions are addressed. Each of the four new testament scholars present and defend their view and critique the view of their interlocutors. He gave us the book of hebrews as one book among a canon of books. Hebrews chapter 7 kjv king james version chapter 3 could refer to melchizedek ministry.
Hebrews could be called the book of better things since the two greek words for better and superior occur 15 times in the letter. A study of eternal security and the significance of. The let us statements in the book of hebrews daily spirit. According to this book, from the beginning of time, jesus was there, hanging with god and the angels, plotting to be the savior of the universe. Then they that feared the lord spake often one to another. God only brings judgment after multiple warnings, but many will be surprised when judgment comes, because they ignored the warnings. The five warnings of hebrews church of the great god. Hebrews 7 5 for every high priest chosen from among men j is appointed to act on behalf of men k in relation to god, l to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.
The eschatology of the warning passages in the book of hebrews. Book of hebrews chapter 7 commentary by pastor ron beckham. Five exhortations of hebrews forthright fellowship room. Now viewing scripture range from the book of hebrews chapter 7. Hebrews books of the bible growing christians ministries. Volume 4 in the daniel and revelation committee series. Incorporated within the very framework and message of the book of hebrews are five. The eschatology of the warning passages in the book of.
Five warning sections in the book of hebrews 1 hebrews 2. The book of hebrews daunts even the most gifted preachers and scholars. I had a funny thought this morning, i know, i know, i get them all the time i was quickly reading through the book of hebrews and was struck by the number of time i came across the short phrase let us. Hebrews 1, new international version niv the bible app. The fantastic fourteen let us in the book of hebrews. The five warning passages of hebrews disciple lessons from. This is especially the case during the large portion of the book in which the author focuses his commentary on the original meaning of the writer of hebrews and his audience. Hebrews 7 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Hebrews 7 niv bible this melchizedek was king of salem. Next we are considering the fifth and final warning in the book of hebrews.
A number of years ago i saw a notation in the study bible that i use regarding something in the book of hebrews, that it contains five warnings to those to whom it is written. Hebrews 7 for this melchizedek, king of salem, priest of. As seen in verses 12, melchizedek was both the king of salem and a priest of the most high god, an unusual politicalreligious combination. Hebrews chapter one provides the introduction to the book of hebrews and contains key information pertaining to all five warnings. Hebrews the niv application commentary book 15 kindle. An example of a believer who forfeited his birthright heb. The book of hebrews the epistle to the messianic hebrews chapter 10 contains one of the most terrifying realities that everyone must understand. Seven warnings in hebrews dont drift off course from your salvation. It is unique among the epistles in its view and presentation of gods economy for the fulfillment of his eternal purpose through the dispensing of god in his divine trinity into his chosen believers. The people to whom the book of hebrews was written were primarily christians from a jewish background. Whether hebrews teaches the final perseverance of the saints or whether it can be shown to teach that some genuine christians will fall away and not be saved on the last day is an important and hotly debated topic. The five warning passages of hebrews disciple lessons. Of course it is written to us, and so therefore that includes us. This commentary by gareth lee cockerill offers fresh insight into the epistle to the hebrews, a wellconstructed sermon that encourages its hearers to persevere despite persecution and hardships in light of christs unique sufficiency as savior.
But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of god. Once we have a good idea of the background, then we will come back and concentrate on the message that god wants us to hear as we read the warnings in this book. Other new testament books play up jesus lowly origins more, but the author of hebrews is pretty big on the power and the glory part. The five warnings of the book of hebrews this focuses specifically on the five warnings of the book of hebrews and shows how they are dealing with physical judgment and not spiritual judgment. I had a funny thought this morning, i know, i know, i get them all the time i was quickly reading through the book of hebrews and was struck by the number of time i came across the short phrase let us then i remembered how when i was a young christian i overheard an older. Basic to any understanding of these warnings is to first understand that the hebrews to whom the writer is speaking in this epistle are saved. Some reformed teachers find it hard to teach the five warning passages of hebrews 2. The epistle to the hebrews new international commentary. Macleod, the literary structure of the book of hebrews, bibliotheca sacra 146 april 1989 18597. Macleod, the doctrinal center of the book of hebrews, bibliotheca sacra 146 july 1989 290. The letter, originally titled to hebrews lists the reasons why christianity is superior to judaism.
What was true of israel after its deliverance from slavery is true of christians today. Thus, it is extremely important to have a thorough understanding of the first chapter in order to make sense of the remainder of the book. The warnings have never been applicable since the first century until this generation of the church. You need milk, not solid food, for everyone who lives on milk is unskilled in the. From the best book ive read all year dane c ortlund. They take the truth, expounded and relate it to life and action. Collin hansen corresponds with peter obrien about his new commentary on the book of hebrews to help us understand the famous warning. Intro to hebrews biblica the international bible society. If were not careful, we will begin to drift away from the things weve been taught.
Jan 11, 2012 his warnings, along with other elements in his exhortatory material, together with his doctrinal expositions that provide the presuppositions for the exhortations, are intended to prevent these disastrous consequences from occurring. Christ is the ultimate revelation of god to mankind. Hebrews 6 lexham english bible leb a serious warning against falling away. Five warnings in hebrew, part 3 danger of deformity grace. George milligan 18601934, the theology of the epistle to the hebrews with a critical introduction. This melchizedek was king of salem and priest of god most high. The warnings of the book of hebrews stand up for the truth. Kasemanns pilgrim motif kasemann proposed that the pilgrim motif was the focus of the book the wandering. He draws on some of that study to help us understand the famous warning passages in their immediate and canonical context. The let us statements in the book of hebrews daily.
The five warning passages in hebrews excerpts from the epistle to the hebrews. Some may avoid studying the book of hebrews because of its numerous references to the old testament, but this should not be the case because it is full of great instructions for the christian. The warning passages in hebrews part 3 grace evangelical. The warning passages in hebrews part 1 grace evangelical. Hebrews contains five exhortations which cover the book from chapter two to chapter 12. In other words, the warning is not simply of the first death, but the second and eternal death. For this melchisedec, king of salem, priest of the most high god, who met abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him. Five warnings in hebrew, part 3 danger of deformity. This is our one and only chance to believe and submit. Is it possible to forfeit all prior relationships while serving the lord in the priesthood. The people to whom the book of hebrews was written were primarily. There are five crucial warnings in the book of hebrews about the peril of turning away from christ new open bible kjv. Let us have grace whereby we may serve god acceptably with reverence and godly fear.
It shows us that faith regards both gods warnings and his promises. A striking feature of this presentation of the gospel is the unique manner which the author employs expositions of eight specific passages of the ot scriptures. The writer of this letter does not identify himself, but he was obviously well known to the original recipients. Four views on the warning passages in hebrews logos. The recipients of this letter were hebrew believers who had trusted jesus christ for their salvation, but were in danger of going back to the temple in jerusalem and to the temple. They are warning posters placed on the freeway of disobedience. Warning passages ahead the five warnings of the book of. Lots of pressure to just give up and just call it a day. These warnings are an integral part of the message of the epistle. The warnings to hear and listen the warning to hear god is contained in hebrews 2. Just as the book of genesis is vitally important to the proper. He met abraham returning from the defeat of the kings and blessed him, and abraham gave him a tenth of everything. Read the four views on the warning passages in hebrews.
This was the man in genesis 15, who met abraham as he was returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him. Basic to any understanding of these warnings is to first understand that the. By the word diokete, follow on, pursue eagerly, the picture of the race is re sumed from ver. The warning passages in the book of hebrews have an important role to play in our assessment of the doctrine of perseverance. The author of hebrews already encouraged his readers about becoming companions of the messiah e. Four views on the warning passages in hebrews logos bible. This unique volume will help readers better understand some of the most difficult passages in all of scripture. Mar 01, 2015 if we interpret the first two warnings in hebrews as being about a possible loss of everlasting life, we not only deny jesus promise of eternal security john 10. These are like stop signs on the boulevard of backsliding. Warning passages ahead the five warnings of the book of hebrews. Of all the examples in hebrews 11, this is the only one in which the unseen future involves judgment, rather than rewards. This will then be followed by a personal but persuasive critique of the views presented by the authors of the book the four views on the warning passages in hebrews.