The context for faith is a life in which things are hoped for but not yet seen or possessed. This is the time for us to explain to others why we have hope. Hebrews 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. The book of deuteronomy is the fifth and final book of the law of moses, also known as the torah or pentateuch. Missing is pauls customary salutation common to his other works.
Hebrews 11, new international version niv the bible app. Commentaries for hebrews chapter 11 the new testament dispensation shown to be much more excellent than the old. It shows his superiority to moses and the covenant of the law. When the pharaoh ordered all newborn hebrew malechildren to be killed, moses parents hid him and he grew up among his own peoples enemies. Faith occurs 24 times in hebrews chapter 11, and the expression by faith, which first. He said that it was faith that helped our ancestors survive, and it is by faith that we know that god spoke the world into being and created the things that we see all around us. Hebrews 11, popularly called the faith chapter, contains the recitation of the names and deeds of several men and women of faith from creation to the time of israels entering of the promised land. I need help to be able to explain this to someone i am studying with, my understanding is his flesh died but he spirit went straight to god instead of being at rest until christ. Or look at its spiraling beauty about the meaning of faith in hebrews 11 12. In hebrews chapter 11, paul tells his readers that faith is made of the things we hope for rather than the things that we can see. The commentary section includes running commentary on the bible text with reference to several modern versions, especially the new international version, the new revised standard. My question is how can he not see death but yet he had died.
David guzik commentary on hebrews 11, where the author discusses a list of examples, which help the discouraged believer. The greatest trial and act of faith upon record is, abrahams offering up isaac, genesis 22. Description of the great things which faith in its widest sense. This book reveals the fulfillment of the second promise to abraham the land promise. John kleinig, the author of this concordia commentary, proposes an interpretation of the text that uses a new kind of liturgical rhetoric, a new method of discourse analysis, and a new consideration of the context and purpose of the homily. As such, joshua is a symbol of jesus, who leads us to the eternal promised land heb. One such example is its use of the word fire which apocalyptically refers to gods judgment see hebrews 10.
One may objectively prove the bible is the most unique book ever published and. Hebrews 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. Whereas many seem to entertain the notion that faith is merely a mental conviction, this chapter reveals that faith, in order to be valid, must act. The law of moses includes the books of genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy.
A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The word hypostasis, translated by the niv as a participle being sure, is in fact a noun, which was used variously to communicate the idea of substance, firmness, confidence, a collection of documents establishing. A commentary cdrom november 1, 2000 by chuck missler author visit amazons chuck missler page. Who, under the same guidance, defeated the ammonites, and delivered israel. I remember reading a book some years ago on the subject of christian. Hebrews 11 paints a wonderful picture of the men and women who. Hebrews chapter eleven study guide all about jesus. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of hebrews. The law was a revelation given through angels and it was very important, and neglecting it is deadly. The torah is followed by the book of joshua in hebrew scripture, our old testament of the bible. Hebrews 11 commentary ironsides notes on selected books.
Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. To learn about faith, it makes sense to go to abraham. Faith always has been the mark of gods servants, from the beginning of the world. And discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Macleod dean of the graduate program emmaus bible college, dubuque, iowa the question of emphasis or the doctrinal center of hebrews, is a vital one. Introduction to hebrews 10 isaiah gives some remarkable insights into the apocalyptic language used in the bible. David guziks commentaries are noted for their clear, complete, and concise explanation of the bible. He clement of alexandria says that the epistle to the hebrews is the work of paul, and that it was written to the hebrews in the hebrew language. If it is impossible to please god without faith 11.
Although hebrews is not written in apocalyptic language, it does employ it. David guzik commentary on hebrews 11, where the author discusses a list of. Exhortations to various duties, and to be content with what providence allots. In the book of daniel, shadrach, meshach and abednego are confronted with the. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of god, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
Although some include the book of hebrews among the apostle pauls writings, the certain identity of the author remains an enigma. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for the faith here spoken of is not a mere moral virtue, which is a branch of the law. Hebrews 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays dedicated work. Where the principle is planted by the regenerating spirit of god, it will cause the truth to be received, concerning justification by the sufferings and merits of christ. David king of israel, whose whole life was a life of faith and dependence on god. Its very clear explanation of the bible about the salvation and the. He is extolled in scripture as the father of all who believe rom. Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. The nature of it, and the honour it reflects upon all who live in the exercise of it v. These people heard gods promises and believed them in spite of waiting. God gave the law to moses on mount sinai through angels. The advantages that we have in the gospel for the exercise of this grace above what those. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
The book of hebrews unveils messiah as our cohen hagadol the high priest in the order of malkitsedek. Hebrews 11, new king james version nkjv the bible app. God spoke to moses and gave him the task of leading his people out of bondage. This is why verse one tells us, now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
Hebrews 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely. The translated bible text has been through advanced checking. Hebrews is one of the three new testament commentaries on a single old testament verse. Complete text, index, search, bible verse, bible story, scripture, book, prophesy, christian. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. Facts about the land of canaan see a map the following is a. Hebrews 1 commentary new testament matthew henry st. The author does not downplay or reject the ceremonial law but he shows that the law merely foreshadows the salvation god has prepared for us. Hebrews 11 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Hebrews 11 is the great faith chapter of the bible, first defining faith v. We know that abel, enoch, noah, and abraham lived before the law was given to. Basically, god created the world and then made an agreement with the people living in it.
Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. This is talking about the law that god gave to moses. In it, the authormost likely the apostle paulpresents illustrations from the old testament to bear out his opening statement. He says that it is an act of faith to believe that god made this world and adds that the. The author gives the most extensive description of faith provided in the new testament, though. The book of hebrews is about jesus and how he guarantees a new and better covenant of grace. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. The writer of hebrews begins his example list with a twopart definition of faith. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the letter to the hebrews. This commentary is built on the common agreement that this book is a written sermon by an unknown speaker. Not a full definition of faith in its whole nature, but a description of its. 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.
Commentary on the book of hebrews by matthew henry new. Hebrews 11 shows that faith is so important because gods people are beset with weakness, poverty, and difficulty. One may objectively prove the bible is the most unique book ever published and has impacted society more than any other book. Examples from the old covenant for our perseverance in faith. Study the bible online using commentary on hebrews 11 and more. The book of deuteronomy was known as hadabarim in hebrew. The doctrinal center of the book of hebrews david j. In addition, the suggestion that the writer of this epistle relied upon knowledge and information provided by others who were actual eyewitnesses of christ jesus 2. No other book in the bible explains so clearly the meaning and purpose of the ceremonial law that is recorded in exodus, leviticus, and numbers than the epistle to the hebrews.