Commentary on the book of hebrews chapter 12

Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. The following chapter is the last of the book of hebrews, and it applies these ideas using. Commentary on the book of hebrews matthew henrys bible commentary. An exhortation to be constant and persevere, the example of christ is set forth, and the gracious design of god in all the. The jamieson, fausset, brown commentary online free at for sermon, bible study, and sunday school preparation. Those who doubt jesus have sinned willfully, trampled under foot the son of god, regarded as unclean the blood of the covenant and insulted the spirit of grace. The persevering obedience of faith in christ, was the race set before the hebrews, wherein they must either win the crown of glory, or have everlasting misery for their portion. The apostle, in this chapter, applies what he has collected in the chapter.

This is probably among the mostquoted verses in the bible, and a highlight of the book of hebrews. Hebrews 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Having so many incitements to holiness, patience, and perseverance, we should lay aside every hinderance, and run with patience the race that is set before us, taking our blessed lord for our example, hebrews 12. Hebrews 12 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. These sufferings are to be considered as fatherly chastisements from god, and to be patiently submitted to on account of the benefits to be derived from them, 511. This, as with other passages in hebrews, leads into another explanation of why we. Hebrews chapter 12 jamieson, fausset, brown commentary. From the communion and conformity between the state of the gospelchurch on. Matthew henry commentary on hebrews 12 mentioned in hebrews 12. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Study hebrews 12 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better.

If we do not trust christ, and consequently live for him, confessing when we fail, then we are in danger of losing our faith, and if that happens we will be lost as well. Hebrews chapter 12 matthew henry concise commentary on. Hebrews 12 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely. Understand the epistle to the hebrews free downloadable. Hebrews 12 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. The faith through which we please god and receive salvation is gods gift i corinthians 12. Hebrews 12 wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily. And hebrews presents christ and his service in the heavens as antitype and fulfilment of the old testament instructions of service. God is not called father of the believers hebrews 12. All that remains for them is a terrifying expectation of judgment and the fury of a fire which will consume the adversaries. Hebrews 12 commentary william barclays daily study bible. If there is a widespread unfamiliarity with the epistle to the hebrews and its teaching, it is because so many adherents of the church have settled for an understanding and superficial association with the christian faith. Commentaries for hebrews chapter 12 to look upon all evil as proceeding from ourselves, and all good from god. These sufferings are to be considered as fatherly chastisements from god, and to be patiently submitted to on account of the benefits to be derived from them, hebrews.

Hebrews differs in some respect with the other epistles of the nt. Here the writer to the hebrews exhorts all who profess faith in jesus christ. Hebrews chapter 12 the great cloud of witnesses therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. The translated bible text has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible. Study guide for hebrews 12 by david guzik blue letter bible. Hebrews 1 commentary new testament matthew henry st. Persecuted, weary, humiliated, these hebrew christians had already come to mount zion, to the city. The apostle, in this chapter, applies what he has collected in the chapter foregoing, and makes use of it as a great motive to patience and perseverance in the christian faith and state, pressing home the argument, i. Hebrews with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of hebrews. To this point, chapter 4 has explained why christians ought to put our best efforts into fulfilling gods will.

Philip edgcumbe hughes opens the introduction to his commentary on hebrews with some insights into this very enigmatic book. The apostle, having thus enlarged upon the argument to perseverance taken from the heavenly nature of the gospel church state, closes the chapter by improving. Faithfulness, therefore, is a gift of god produced through the holy spirit. From a greater example than he had yet mentioned, and that is christ himself. Hebrews 12 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the letter to the hebrews. Chapter ten placed the consequences squarely in front of these hebrews. Hebrews 12 bible commentary matthew henry complete.