New Testament

Hebrews

Author Unknown (proposed: Paul, Apollos, Barnabas, or others)

Date Written ~AD 64–68

Chapters 13

Theme The superiority of Christ and the new covenant

Summary

Hebrews demonstrates the superiority of Christ and the new covenant over the old, arguing that Jesus is greater than the angels, Moses, Joshua, and the Levitical priesthood. It warns against falling away and calls believers to persevere in faith, drawing on a gallery of Old Testament examples.

Outline

Christ Superior to Angels (1–2)
Christ Superior to Moses and Joshua (3–4)
Christ the Superior High Priest (5–7)
The Superior Covenant and Sacrifice (8–10)
The Hall of Faith (11)
Endurance and Final Exhortations (12–13)

Key Verses

Hebrews 1:3

"The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word."

Hebrews 4:12

"For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit."

Hebrews 11:1

"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see."

Hebrews 12:2

"Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith."

Christ in Hebrews

The radiance of God's glory; the eternal high priest after the order of Melchizedek; the mediator of the new covenant; the pioneer and perfecter of faith

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