Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not. Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Hebrews 12 wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. The book of hebrews has often been the cinderella of the new testament, overlooked and marginalized. Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, american king james version. In context, the cloud of witnesses must refer to the people in the previous chapter. Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. However, doubt on pauline authorship in the roman church is reported by eusebius. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of god. The word worlds is translated from the greek aion, meaning age, in the sense of a period of time or a dispensation. It describes clouds just like the clouds you see in the sky. Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. The 11 th chapter is a moving account of faithful old testament saints and given such titles as, the saints hall of fame, the honor roll of old testament saints, and heroes of faith.
Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto jesus the author and finisher of our faith. Hebrews chapter 12 discover the 66 books of the bible. Bauckham, richard, driver, daniel, hart, trevor, macdonald, nathan. And we must be determined to run the race that is ahead of us. In the book of hebrews, scripture introduces us to the great cloud of witnesses believers who have gone before us, joining the ranks of those. Hebrews 12 begins by applying all of the details given in chapter 11. A rare englishlanguage discourse on this important book of the bible. Hebrews 12, the books of the bible nt books the bible app.
Bruce, new international commentary on the new testament nicnt, eerdmans, 1990, 448 pp. So we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially the sin that just wont let go. Here the writer to the hebrews exhorts all who profess faith in jesus christ, the author and. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the. Hebrews eleven is known as the hall of faith because of all the references to men and women of faith who have gone on before and shown us the way of faith. Do you believe the old testament saints here being called a cloud.
The cloud of witnesses in the courts of heaven by robert. Hebrews 12 the passion translation tpt the great cloud of witnesses. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, hebrews 12. A series of papers on hebrews xi paperback february 27, 2018 by e. The last volume on which bruce was able to complete revisions before his death in 1990, this edition of the epistle to the hebrews evidences 25 years of further study on bruces partespecially through thoroughly updated and embellished footnotes that take into account the numerous publications. A great cloud of witnesses bibles, wheels, and brains. We also have our own book of confessions that guides us in. The epistle to the hebrews, or letter to the hebrews, or in the greek manuscripts, simply to the hebrews. A series of papers on hebrews xi paperback november 1, 2009 by e. Very good purple cloth, former owners signature on ffep, 462 pp. Hebrews chapter 11 discover the 66 books of the bible.
I have this book was one of the most life changing books that i have ever read. The faith tradition supports us by showing us both the successes and stumbles of biblical characters. The community of christ in hebrews by melissa bane sevier suggestions for leaders by sung hee chang the letter to the hebrews is a significant book of the bible, and is also significantly different from every other book in the bible. Bullinger was a lifelong scholar and writer studying at kings college, london. Good dust jacket with slight edgewear, now in a clear wrapper. Best commentaries and books on hebrews logos bible software. It consists of thirteen chapters, all of which are packed with theology, metaphor. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. One of the strongest biblical arguments for jesus being god is but about the son, he sayshebrews 1. Great cloud of witnesses in hebrews eleven classics. A cloud of witness examines the theology of the book in the light of its ancient historical context. Bullinger provides an alternative that appears more accurate and fitting within the context of hebrews 11. The profundity of the words are seen to echo through the books and verses of the bible.
Uncover gods plan to unify heaven and earth, evidenced by an increase of supernatural encounters. The letter to the hebrews is a significant book of the bible, and is also significantly different from every other book in the bible. Discover how these departed believers help you to fulfill whats written in your book of destiny. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. Yet most christian denominations believe that jesus is god. When most people read this verse, they imagine big, fluffy white clouds with old testament saints scattered mystically throughout the. How should the cloud of witness motivate us to be faithful. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. Home content index books of the bible hebrews cloud of witnesses. Cloud of witnesses is a series of bible studies on the men and women of scripture. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside. Then we will be able to run lifes marathon race with passion and determination, for the path has been already marked out before us.
Wherefore, seeing we also are compassed about, as the israelites were encompassed with the pillar of cloud, or with the clouds of glory in the wilderness, as the jews say. In jehovahs witnesses doctrine, jesus is not, and cannot, be god. Bullinger takes us through the list of the faithful in hebrews 11 which is the great cloud of witnesses revealing their faith in a very practical and historical way. I was having a conversation earlier with a friend on hebrews 22. Operate in the courts of heaven with fresh revelation, insight, and boldness. These facts of history should inspire christians to endure persecution, as well as to struggle against sin. For ideas on how to use these studies most effectively, click here ruth perrin, the author, is on staff at kings church durham and holds an ma in theology and ministry recent additions. Youll find everyone from gideon and andrew through to tamar and tabitha.
Hebrews 12 nirv a huge cloud of witnesses is all around bible. Who are the cloud of witnesses mentioned in hebrews 12. Here the writer to the hebrews exhorts all who profess faith in jesus christ, the author and perfecter of our faith v. Hebrews 12 is the twelfth chapter of the epistle to the hebrews in the new testament of the christian bible. However, this is only true if you read every bible except the new world translation. There are chapters devoted to the structure of hebrews, the person of jesus christ, hebrews. Here you will come to understand faiths worship in god, faiths walk with god, faiths witness for god, faiths obedience, faith overcoming the will of the. So we must let go of every wound that has pierced us and the sin we so easily fall into. Their shining examples of faith are vivid evidence of each believers potential in christ. The theology of hebrews in its ancient contexts by. For the sake of the joy that lay before him he endured the cross, despising its shame, and has taken. Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses.