The theological epicenter of the Epistle to the Hebrews may be summed up in one word: Christology. No biblical document outside of the four Gospels focuses as totally and forcefully on the person and redemptive achievement of Jesus. Likely this factor more than any other secured its prominent place in the early church's canon of Scripture in spite of doubts concerning its apostolic origin in the West (Carthage and Rome) prior to the fourth century. Eastern Christendom appears to have regarded it as Pauline from the beginning.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
The Theology of the Book of Hebrews
As we study the book of Hebrews, it will be helpful to understand the grand story that the write is trying to tell. What is the theology of the book of Hebrews? What point is he trying to make?