Hebrews Verse by Verse (Osborne New Testament Commentaries)

Grant R. Osborne, George H. Guthrie

• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Year: 2021
• eBook ISBN:
  9781683595380
• Print ISBN:
  9781683595373
• Subtopic: Biblical Commentary

The letter to the Hebrews is unique in the New Testament for its focus on the priesthood of Jesus and its interaction with the Old Testament. But beyond this deep theology, Hebrews is a practical book that addresses the very real challenges believers face when life gets difficult.
Hebrews Verse by Verse, the late Grant R. Osborne, with George H. Guthrie, shows readers how this beautifully crafted letter encourages believers to endure in faithfulness to Jesus. By using Scripture and theology to lay the foundation for these exhortations, the central message of Hebrews continues to be relevant for the church today. Osborne's commentary delves into the grand implications of Christ's identity and its importance for our spiritual lives.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Contents
• Series Preface
• Preface to This Commentary
• Introduction to Hebrews
• The Superiority of the Son (1:1–14)
• Focusing on the Suffering Messiah (2:1–18)
• The Danger of Losing God’s Rest (3:1–19)
• The Promise of a Sabbath Rest (4:1–13)
• The Superior Priesthood of Christ (4:14–5:10)
• The Danger of Spiritual Lethargy (5:11–6:20)
• Jesus’ Eternal Melchizedekian Priesthood (7:1–28)
• Priesthood and Covenant (8:1–13)
• The Sanctuary and the New Covenant (9:1–28)
• The Levitical System and the New Order (10:1–18)
• Exhortation to Worship and Persevere (10:19–39)
• Heroes of the Faith, Part 1 (11:1–22)
• Heroes of the Faith, Part 2 (11:23–40)
• A Call to Disciplined Action (12:1–29)
• Practical Instructions and Prayer (13:1–25)
• Glossary
• Bibliography
• Subject and Author Index
• Index of Scripture and Other Ancient Literature
• New Testament
• Deuterocanonical Works
• Old Testament Pseudepigrapha