THE CHRISTIAN'S DAILY DUTIES The author exhorted the Hebrew brethren to continue loving one another as members of the Christian family. He seems to assume that they are aware of the instruction of the law ofMoses (Leviticus 19:34) and exhorts them to continue in such loving displays of hospitality.... [ Continue Reading ]
FURTHER DUTIES IN CHRIST'S SERVICE The Hebrew brethren were instructed to keep their rulers, which Milligan says would be better rendered “leaders,” in mind. After all, they had taught the word of God to the believers, thereby displaying a faith worthy of imitation. They were especially to do so af... [ Continue Reading ]
OFFERINGS FOR JESUS No city on this earth will last forever, but there will be a city without end. This city would seemingly be the one spoken of in Hebrews 11:10; Hebrews 11:16, which is a heavenly city. Through Jesus, Christians can offer a continual sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. The frui... [ Continue Reading ]
PERSONAL MATTERS AND CONCLUDING COMMENTS The writer asked the brethren to pray in his behalf, as well as in behalf of the apostles and other proclaimers of the gospel. He preached the one true gospel, as did they, in opposition to all else, including the Judaizing teachers, because he believed it w... [ Continue Reading ]