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. 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. Cloud of witnesses is a series of bible studies on the men and women of scripture. These facts of history should inspire christians to endure persecution, as well as to struggle against sin. 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. In jehovahs witnesses doctrine, jesus is not, and cannot, be god. 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.
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. How should the cloud of witness motivate us to be faithful. Great cloud of witnesses in hebrews eleven classics. Who are the cloud of witnesses mentioned in hebrews 12. The epistle to the hebrews, or letter to the hebrews, or in the greek manuscripts, simply to the hebrews. When most people read this verse, they imagine big, fluffy white clouds with old testament saints scattered mystically throughout the. The author of this work is a master expositor who has taken the eleventh chapter of the book of hebrews, and revealed it to the reader in such a manner that the reader is possessed with the desire to walk with god into same faith as noah and joseph. 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. 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.
Home content index books of the bible hebrews cloud of witnesses. 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. Very good purple cloth, former owners signature on ffep, 462 pp. There are chapters devoted to the structure of hebrews, the person of jesus christ, hebrews. However, doubt on pauline authorship in the roman church is reported by eusebius. 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. Operate in the courts of heaven with fresh revelation, insight, and boldness. The cloud of witnesses in the courts of heaven by robert. 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 we must be determined to run the race that is ahead of us. Here the writer to the hebrews exhorts all who profess faith in jesus christ, the author and. He is also the author of the notes and appendixes of the companion bible and the author of numerous works including commentary on revelation, great cloud of witnesses, how to enjoy the bible, and number in scripture.
Bruce, new international commentary on the new testament nicnt, eerdmans, 1990, 448 pp. 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. Here the writer to the hebrews exhorts all who profess faith in jesus christ, the author and perfecter of our faith v. The letter to the hebrews is a significant book of the bible, and is also significantly different from every other book in the bible. Hebrews 12, the books of the bible nt books the bible app. So we must let go of every wound that has pierced us and the sin we so easily fall into. The theology of hebrews in its ancient contexts ebook written by richard bauckham, daniel driver, trevor hart, nathan macdonald. I have this book was one of the most life changing books that i have ever read.
Bullinger provides an alternative that appears more accurate and fitting within the context of hebrews 11. 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. Discover how these departed believers help you to fulfill whats written in your book of destiny. Best commentaries and books on hebrews logos bible software. Youll find everyone from gideon and andrew through to tamar and tabitha. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a cloud of witnesses. Bullinger was a lifelong scholar and writer studying at kings college, london. A rare englishlanguage discourse on this important book of the bible. Then we will be able to run lifes marathon race with passion and determination, for the path has been already marked out before us. A series of papers on hebrews xi paperback february 27, 2018 by e. 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. One of the strongest biblical arguments for jesus being god is but about the son, he sayshebrews 1.
Uncover gods plan to unify heaven and earth, evidenced by an increase of supernatural encounters. Good dust jacket with slight edgewear, now in a clear wrapper. The theology of hebrews in its ancient contexts by. The faith tradition supports us by showing us both the successes and stumbles of biblical characters. In context, the cloud of witnesses must refer to the people in the previous chapter. A great cloud of witnesses bibles, wheels, and brains. It describes clouds just like the clouds you see in the sky.
We also have our own book of confessions that guides us in. However, this is only true if you read every bible except the new world translation. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, hebrews 12. A series of papers on hebrews xi paperback november 1, 2009 by e. 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. Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. Their shining examples of faith are vivid evidence of each believers potential in christ. It consists of thirteen chapters, all of which are packed with theology, metaphor. A cloud of witness examines the theology of the book in the light of its ancient historical context. Bauckham, richard, driver, daniel, hart, trevor, macdonald, nathan. The profundity of the words are seen to echo through the books and verses of the bible. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the.
Hebrews 12 nirv a huge cloud of witnesses is all around bible. The book of hebrews has often been the cinderella of the new testament, overlooked and marginalized. There are no references to jesus parables or sayings, and it is not clear how much the author of hebrews knew about jesus teachings. Do you believe the old testament saints here being called a cloud.
Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses. In these expositional and devotional lessons, the great heroes of the faith from hebrews, chapter 11, glisten like twinkling stars in the night. The word worlds is translated from the greek aion, meaning age, in the sense of a period of time or a dispensation. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. Hebrews chapter 12 discover the 66 books of the bible. 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. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside. 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 the passion translation tpt the great cloud of witnesses. Hebrews 12 is the twelfth chapter of the epistle to the hebrews in the new testament of the christian bible.
Yet most christian denominations believe that jesus is god. I was having a conversation earlier with a friend on hebrews 22. 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. Hebrews 12 begins by applying all of the details given in chapter 11. 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. Hebrews chapter 11 discover the 66 books of the bible. After explaining many heroic examples of faith, as well as instances of persecution, the writer refers to this collection of evidence as a great cloud of witnesses. So we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially the sin that just wont let go.
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