Volume 23, No.3, Aug. 2012
Earnest Admonitions
"Consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession" (Hebrews 3:1, NASE). The letter to the Hebrews contains the longest sustained argument of any book in the Bible. Employing a careful and closely-knit discussion, the author moves with confidence step by step through an elaborate proof of Christianity's preeminence over Judaism. The recipients of the letter were wavering in their Christian faith and [...]
Thy Throne is the Throne of God Forever and Ever
Hebrews 1:8 reads, "but of the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever; and the sceptre of uprightness is the sceptre of thy kingdom" (ASV text). Or, "but of the Son he saith, Thy throne is God forever and ever; and the sceptre of uprightness is the sceptre of thy kingdom" (ASV margin). When taken out of context, the Greek [...]
Two Views of Atonement
"And this shall be a statute forever unto you; in the 10th day of the 7th month ... to make an atonement for the children of Israel for all their sins once a year" (Leviticus 16:29,34). The Hebrew word rendered "atonement" means "to cover." Strong says it appears in various forms including the words cleanse, disannul, forgive, be merciful, pardon, purge, reconcile. It is [...]