Hughes, R. Kent, 1942-,

Hebrews : an anchor for the soul / [print] R. Kent Hughes. - Wheaton, Illinois : Crossway Books, (c)1993. - 2 volumes ; 24 cm. - Preaching the Word . - Preaching the Word. .



v:1: The eloquence of God (1:1, 2a) -- The supremacy of Christ (1:2,3) -- Christ's superiority to angels (1:4-14) -- Drifting (2:1-4) -- The ultimate intention (2:5-9) -- A God-worthy salvation (2:10) -- Solidarity with the liberator (2:11-16) -- Solidarity with the high priest (2:17,18) -- Superior to Moses (3:1-6) -- Finishing well (3:7-19) -- Entering the rest (4:1-11) -- The double-edged sword (4:12,13) -- Our great high priest (4:14-16) -- High priest, high qualifications (5:1-10) -- Slow to learn (5:11-14) -- No second Genesis (6:1-8) -- Make your hope sure (6:9-12) -- An anchor for the soul (6:13-20) -- The greatness of Melchizedek (7:1-10) -- The sufficiency of Melchizedek (7:11-19) -- The superiority of Melchizedek (7:20-28) -- Christ's surpassing priesthood and covenant (8:1-13) -- Covenant and conscience (9:1-14) -- Covenant and blood (9:15-28) -- volume 2: Covenant and perfection (10:1-18) -- Full access/full living (10:19-25) -- The perils of apostasy (10:26-31) -- Keep on! (10:32-39) -- Faith is ... (11:1-3) -- Abel's faith (11:4) -- Enoch's faith (11:5,6) -- Noah's faith (11:7) -- Abraham's faith (11:8-16) -- Abraham's and the patriarchs' faith (11:17-22) -- Moses' faith (11:23-29) -- Joshua's and his people's faith (11:30) -- Rahab's faith (11:31) -- Triumphant faith (11:32-40) -- Consider him (12:1-3) -- Divine discipline (12:4-11) -- Failing grace (12:12-17) -- Marching to Zion (12:18-24) -- A consuming fire (25-29) -- Ecclesial ethics (13:1-3) -- Personal ethics (13:4-6) -- Sustaining wisdom (13:7-16) -- Responsibility toward leadership (13:17-19) -- Soaring benedictions (13:20-25).

The book of Hebrews conveys a double dose of spiritual power. It not only presents the greatness of Christ in ways no other New Testament writing does, but it repeatedly demands a heart response from the reader. No one can study Hebrews and not grow spiritually and come face to face in a new way with Christ. It is also true that no New Testament book has had more background research than Hebrews, and none has spawned a greater diversity of opinion. However, virtually all agree that the grand theme of this epistle is the supremacy and finality of the Lord Jesus Christ. Life-changing themes come from God to us in this marvelous epistle. The unequalled glories of Jesus Christ--the solemn danger of drifting away from dependence on divine grace--a heavenly high priest who understands and is ever ready to help--the rest only God can give, even in the middle of trials and of demanding ministry--the hope that is ours through a blood covenant with an awesome God--these and other topics from Hebrews must be understood and put to work practically if we are to live and serve as God's people today. - Publisher.



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