New Testament
Hebrews
About the book of Hebrews
Hebrews explains why Jesus is greater than angels, Moses and the old sacrifices, and calls believers to hold on in faith. It is the source of the great list of faith in chapter 11 and of the invitation to approach our Father's throne of grace.
Book at a glance
- Chapters 1-2: The Son is greater than the angels
- Chapters 3-4: Greater than Moses; a rest remains
- Chapters 5-10: Our great high priest and the better covenant
- Chapter 11: The hall of faith
- Chapters 12-13: Endurance, discipline and living love
Key verses
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1
Let us then approach the throne of grace boldly, so we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in time of need.
Hebrews 4:16
Questions about Hebrews
- Who wrote the book of Hebrews?
- The writer of Hebrews does not name himself, and no one knows for certain who it was. Paul, Barnabas, Apollos and Priscilla have all been suggested, though the author clearly knew the Scriptures well and was close to Paul's circle of coworkers.
- When was Hebrews written?
- Most scholars place it before AD 70, because it speaks of the temple sacrifices as still going on.
- What is the book of Hebrews about?
- Hebrews opens with the Son as our Father's final word, shows him as the faithful high priest who ends the need for repeated sacrifice, then turns to faith and endurance in chapters 11 and 12 and practical instruction in chapter 13.
- How many chapters are in Hebrews?
- Hebrews has 13 chapters. Each one can be read free in the Father's Heart Bible with audio.
- What is a key verse in Hebrews?
- Hebrews 11:1: "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen."