| | [[Image:KJV 1611 Hebrews.jpg|right|thumb|250px|The 1611 edition of the [[King James Bible]] showing the opening of the Epistle to the Hebrews, with a mistaken attribution to Paul as the author.]] | | [[Image:KJV 1611 Hebrews.jpg|right|thumb|250px|The 1611 edition of the [[King James Bible]] showing the opening of the Epistle to the Hebrews, with a mistaken attribution to Paul as the author.]] |
| − | The '''Epistle to the Hebrews''' is a book in the [[New Testament]], a flawless masterpiece superior in elegance and language purity to all of [[Greek]] literature. Extraordinarily persuasive and perfectly [[logic]]al, this guided most of the [[New Testament]].<ref>See [[Mystery:Was Epistle to the Hebrews the Foundation of NT]]?</ref> '''''Only 4,953 words long, it's a life-changer to read'''''. It's a very [[manliness|manly]] text, expressed with powerful authority as [[Jesus]] taught. | + | The '''Epistle to the Hebrews''' is a book in the [[New Testament]], a flawless masterpiece superior in elegance and language purity to all of [[Greek]] literature. Extraordinarily persuasive and perfectly [[logic]]al, this guided most of the [[New Testament]].<ref>See [[Mystery:Was Epistle to the Hebrews the Foundation of NT]]?</ref> '''''Only 4,953 words long, it's a life-changer to read'''''. It's a very [[manliness|manly]] text, expressed with powerful authority as [[Jesus]] taught. Its first chapter has enlightening statements by God to Jesus, not found anywhere else, including a contrast between the eternal Jesus and the dissipating universe.<ref>See {{bibleref|Heb|1|10-11}}</ref> |
| | The main [[theology|theological]] theme of the Epistle of Hebrews is that [[Jesus Christ]] is supreme. Christ is superior to all of the elements and mediators of the Old Covenant (the [[Angel]]s, [[Moses]], [[Aaron]], the earthly tabernacle/temple, etc.). Specifically, Christ is supreme as a revealer and mediator of God’s new [[covenant]] of [[grace]]. Other theological themes include: Doctrine of God, [[soteriology]] (Doctrine of [[salvation]]), anthropology (Doctrine of Human Beings), [[Christology]] (Doctrine of Christ) and an explanation of the dimensions of faith.<ref>[https://www.emmanuelcedarpark.church/blog/epistle-hebrews-christ-reigns-supreme/#:~:text=Theme%3A,God's%20new%20covenant%20of%20grace. An Introduction To The Epistle to the Hebrews] Emmanuel Presybyterian Church</ref><ref>[https://enterthebible.org/courses/hebrews/lessons/theological-themes-in-hebrews Theological Themes in Hebrews]</ref> | | The main [[theology|theological]] theme of the Epistle of Hebrews is that [[Jesus Christ]] is supreme. Christ is superior to all of the elements and mediators of the Old Covenant (the [[Angel]]s, [[Moses]], [[Aaron]], the earthly tabernacle/temple, etc.). Specifically, Christ is supreme as a revealer and mediator of God’s new [[covenant]] of [[grace]]. Other theological themes include: Doctrine of God, [[soteriology]] (Doctrine of [[salvation]]), anthropology (Doctrine of Human Beings), [[Christology]] (Doctrine of Christ) and an explanation of the dimensions of faith.<ref>[https://www.emmanuelcedarpark.church/blog/epistle-hebrews-christ-reigns-supreme/#:~:text=Theme%3A,God's%20new%20covenant%20of%20grace. An Introduction To The Epistle to the Hebrews] Emmanuel Presybyterian Church</ref><ref>[https://enterthebible.org/courses/hebrews/lessons/theological-themes-in-hebrews Theological Themes in Hebrews]</ref> |