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Jesus is the Creator. What is the purpose of humans? How did Jesus taste of death for every human? Who are the children of God? Why did Jesus suffer? What does it mean that Jesus had to be perfected? My translation and notes on Hebrews 2:5-10 Jesus Is Fully Human and His Purpose 5…
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Because of Jesus’s greatness, glory, honor, person, we are urged to listen more closely to what He says over any other person. He is the expert of experts and the truth itself. No Christian wants to drift from the faith, yet that can happen. Deception is common, so we must know the truth well.…
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A continuation of the superiority of Jesus Christ, the Son of God and Son of Man. Jesus is shown to be superior to angels in position, ability (Jesus is the Creator), honor, glory, and receives worship because He is God. My translation and notes on Hebrews 1:5-14 5 For to which of the angels…
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Hebrews shows the superiority of Jesus Christ over all other humans. It shows that what He says is more important than any other human, prophet, or spirit. It shows His priesthood as being superior to that of Aaron. It shows the deity and humanity of Jesus. It shows His ministry, His gospel, His promised…
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Hebrews 13 finishes with a benediction for the readers, an apology for having such a long letter and thanks them for their patience, some news about Timothy, and the final words. My translation and notes of Hebrews 13:20-25. 20 Now may the God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that…
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More miscellaneous rules for Christians to live by. Rules regarding doing good, sharing, attitude towards Christian leadership, prayer, and the writer’s personal appeal for prayer. My translation and notes on Hebrews 13:16-19. 16 Do not forget to do good and share, because with such sacrifices God is well pleased. 17 Be persuadable by those…
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The writer covers believers’ response towards leaders, the immutability of Jesus Christ, a warning to be aware and avoid false teachers and their teaching, the ministry of the Lord Jesus as the Passover Lamb, the believer’s city, and one of the Christian’s sacrifices we are to offer. My translation and notes on Hebrews 13:7-15…
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The last chapter of Hebrews has many rules for living a Christian life. Here are verses 1-6 My translation and notes on Hebrews 13:1-6 1 Let brotherly love continue. [This love already existed; the writer reminded all readers to continue. The Greek word for ‘brotherly love’ is φιλαδελφία philadelphía (G5360). It means to love…
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When the devil came to Jesus, was Jesus tempted to sin, challenged, or both? My translation and notes on Matthew 4:3 3 When the tempter came to him, he said, “If yous are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.” [Jesus is being tempted. Is this a seduction to sin or…
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What judgment do Christians face and when? How is a pastor to preach to the believers in church? What is the warning in verses 3-4 that we must avoid? How are we supposed to think and act among other believers? My translation and notes on 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Preach Regardless of Opposition 1 I…