| Testament: | New |
| Description: | Hebrews is a New Testament epistle that presents the supremacy and sufficiency of Jesus Christ. The author, whose identity remains uncertain, uses Old Testament references to demonstrate that Jesus is greater than angels, Moses, and the Levitical priesthood. The book encourages believers to persevere in faith, warning against apostasy, and explains the significance of Jesus' high priesthood and His once-for-all sacrifice. |
| Chapters: | 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 |
| Author name: | Unknown |
| Written date: | AD 60-90 |
| Location: | Unknown |
| Genre: | Epistle |
| Chapter count: | 13 |
| Verse count: | 303 |
| Language: | Greek |
| Audience: | Hebrew Christians |
| Theme: | The supremacy and sufficiency of Christ |
| Key verses: | Hebrews 1:3; Hebrews 4:14-16; Hebrews 11:1 |
| Summary: | Hebrews is a New Testament epistle that presents the supremacy and sufficiency of Jesus Christ as the ultimate revelation of God, the great High Priest, and the perfect sacrifice. The letter encourages believers to persevere in faith despite hardships and to hold fast to their confession of hope. It also includes the famous "Hall of Faith" chapter that highlights the faith of Old Testament heroes. |
| Outline: | I. Supremacy of Christ (1:1-4:13)
II. The High Priesthood of Christ (4:14-10:18)
III. Exhortations to Faithfulness (10:19-12:29)
IV. Final Exhortations and Greetings (13:1-25) |