THE BOOK OF HEBREWS
CHAPTER ONE
Introduction

James Deering, AncientPath.net

1. Introduction
2. The Visualized Text
3. References
4. Footnotes

INTRODUCTION:

Hebrews chapter one begins the journey. Our outline [Hiebert] introduces us to the overall theme, "Christ the Incarnate Son of God - His Supremacy."

PART ONE - DOCTRINAL. 1:1-10:18

  1. CHRIST THE INCARNATE SON OF GOD-His Supremacy. 1:1-2:4
    1. His essential glories. 1:1-3
      1. The contrast between the old and new revelation. l-2a
      2. The nature and work of the Son. 2b, 3
        1. His relationship to the Father. 2b
        2. His divine personality. 3a
        3. His incarnate work. 3b
    2. His superiority over angels. 1:4-14
      1. His supremacy indicated. 4 b. His supremacy confirmed from Scripture. 5-14
        1. The essential dignity of the Son. 5, 6
        2. The supremacy of the Son as anointed King. 7-9
        3. The superiority of the Son as creator. 10-12
        4. The superiority of the Son as enthroned. 13, 14

THE VISUALIZED TEXT (KJV)  (conjunctions & prepositions underlined, words not in original text in italics)    (alternate text in purple) (Gray horizontal lines are paragraph divisions)

The method of "The Visualized Text" is to separate the various thoughts and phrases the writer uses into a graphic style semi-outline form. Breaking the text down this way should help you in understanding what the writer (the Holy Spirit through our human writer) is trying to communicate to both his original readers (the context) and to us (the application).


(Hebrews 1:1)
God,
    Who
        At sundry times and
        In divers manners
            Spoke
                In time past
                Unto the fathers
                    By the prophets,
(1:2)
        Hath
            In these days
                Spoke
                    Unto us
                        By His Son, whom
                            He (God, the Father)
                                Hath appointed
                                    Heir of all things,
                        By whom (Jesus Christ, the Son)
                            He (God, the Father)
                                Made the worlds;
(1:3)
                            Who (Jesus Christ, the Son)
                            Being
                                the brightness of His (God the Father) Glory, and
                                the express image of His Person, and
                                    upholding all things
                                        by the word of His power (Jesus Christ)
                            When He (Jesus Christ) had
                                By Himself
                                    Purged our sins,
                                        Sat down
                                            on the Right Hand
                                            of the Majesty (God the Father)
                                            on high;
(1:4)
(Jesus, The Son)
being made
    so much better than
        the Angels,
    as He (Jesus Christ) hath
        by inheritance
        obtained
            a more excellent name
                than they (the Angels).
(1:5)
For which of the angels
    Said He (God, the Father)
        Thou art My son,
        this day have I begotten thee?
    and again,
        I will be to him a father, and
            he will be to me a son?
(1:6)
    and again,
        when He (God, the Father) brings in the First Begotten
            into the world,
    He (God the Father) saith,
        And let all the Angels of God worship him?
(1:7)
And of the Angels
    He (God, the Father) saith,
        Who makes
            His Angels spirits, and
            His ministers a flame of fire.
(1:8)
But
    Unto the Son (Jesus Christ)
    He (God, the Father) saith,
        Thy (God the Son, Jesus Christ) throne,
        Oh, God,
            is forever, and ever:
        a scepter of righteousness (uprightness)
        is the scepter
            of Thy Kingdom.
 (1:9)

"THOU HAST LOVED RIGHTEOUSNESS AND HATED LAWLESSNESS; THEREFORE GOD, THY GOD, HATH ANOINTED THEE WITH THE OIL OF GLADNESS ABOVE THY COMPANIONS."

(1:10)
And,

"THOU, LORD, IN THE BEGINNING DIDST LAY THE FOUNDATION OF THE EARTH, AND THE HEAVENS ARE THE WORKS OF THY HANDS;

(1:11)

11 THEY WILL PERISH, BUT THOU REMAINEST; AND THEY ALL WILL BECOME OLD AS A GARMENT,
 

(1:12)

12 AND AS A MANTLE THOU WILT ROLL THEM UP; AS A GARMENT THEY WILL ALSO BE CHANGED. BUT THOU ART THE SAME, AND THY YEARS WILL NOT COME TO AN END."


 (1:13)
But to which of the angels has He ever said,

"SIT AT MY RIGHT HAND, UNTIL I MAKE THINE ENEMIES A FOOTSTOOL FOR THY FEET"?

(1:14)
Are they (the Angels) not all ministering spirits,
    Sent forth to minister
        For them (believers, members of God's household of faith)
            Who shall be heirs of salvation?
 

We have included Questions to encourage you to understand what kind of questions you should be asking yourself when you read verses from the scriptures. In this section of our study you are being asked to FIND the answers from each verse's text. The answers to the questions can be found in "The Study" [see the left menu], and then compare your answers with the ones given there. Then to find why your answers agree and/or dissagree. The answers we supply are only a sample of what the Holy Spirit can offer to you the student as you grow in your relationship to the scripture and to Him.

Theme 1:1-4, The Son of God and His finished work of Redemption

Hebrews 1:1-3, Christ Is Better Than the Prophets

VERSE 1:

 I.      God’s Final Word in His Son

 1 God,

        after

                He [God] spoke[1]

                        long ago

                        to the fathers

                        in the prophets

                        in many portions and

                        in many ways,[2] [3]

  QUESTIONS on Verse 1:

1.  Of all the gods in the world which one is this one?

2.  Did God speak?

3.  When did God speak?

4.  How did God speak?

5.  To whom did God speak?

6.  Who are considered to be "The Fathers"?

7.  Who were the Prophets (itemize)?

8.  What did Prophets do?

9.  What books of the Bible were considered to be "Prophetical?"

10.  List some ways that God spoke through the Prophets.

 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS Heb 1:1

God – now, no longer hidden but revealed in Jesus.

We have a God who wants us to know Him.
The importance of the word “know” [Gk: ginwskw] – to know personally, like “I know my mother or father,” as apposed to  knowing 2+2=4.

The Prophets revealed parts of truth – They often did not know the full extent of what they had revealed.

Jesus is the full revelation of God

Jesus revealed God by being Himself.

The Invisible God can bee seen and known in the person of the Son, Jesus.

The Prophets were friends of God.

Jesus is God Himself.

Verse 2:

2                      in these last days[4]

                [God] has spoken

                        to us[5]

                                in His [God's] Son[6] , whom [The Son]

                He [God] appointed heir

                        of all things,

                        (and) through whom [The Son] also

                He [God] made the world.[7] [8]

QUESTIONS on Verse 2:

1. When are the "last days" spoken of here?

2. Who has spoken to us in these "last days?

3. Who is "His Son?"

4. Who is the "His" here?

5. Who is the "heir of all things?"

6. How did He get to be "Heir of all things?"

7. How many things are "all things?"

8. God made the world through whom?

9. When did He make the world?

10. Who would He have to be to create the world ("all things")?

Verse 3:

3                      And

                            He [The Son][9] is the radiance of His [God's] glory

                       and

                                (He [The Son] is) the exact representation of His

                                            [God's] nature[10], and

                                (He [The Son]) upholds[11] all things

                                        by the word of His [God's] power.

                        When

                                He had made purification of sins[12],

                                He sat down

                                        at the right hand

                                                of the Majesty on high,[13] [14]

   QUESTIONS on verse 3:

  1. What is the significance of the conjunction "and" here?

  2. Who is the "He" in the first sentence?

  3. Can you describe "radiance of His glory?"

  4. Can you describe "the exact representation of His nature?"

  5. What is the "nature" of God?

  6. What is the significance of the word "exact" here?

  7. Who would he have to be to "uphold all things by the word of His power?"

  8. How much power does He have?

  9. What does the expression "word of His power" mean?

  10. Who made purification of sins?

  11. Whose sins?

  12. What did He do, when he was finished?

  13. What does "sat down" signify about Jesus Christ?

  14. Where did He sit when he "sat down?"

  15. What is significant about "the right hand of God?"

  16. Where did this take place?

  17. Does Jesus still sit there?

  18. Who is there beside Him?

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS Heb 1:3

Radiance – effulgence – the light shining, the reflection of light.

When you see Him, you see God's reflection.

Character – Image, the impression from a signet ring – the authority it represents – God alone has the right to judge all, and act on behalf of all.

 (C.J. Vaughn) "6 Points"

1.           The original glory of God belongs to Jesus – He is God's glory
2.           The destined kingdom empire belongs to Jesus
3.           Creative action belongs to Jesus, the agent and instrument of creation
         a.   All sustaining power belongs to Jesus
          b.   Redemption belongs to Jesus
          c.    He made purification for the sins of man
 4.           By His sacrifice payment for sin was made
5.           His continual presence liberates us from sin
6.           Jesus sits on the Throne to intercede for us continually

II.    Jesus Better than the Angels, and the Ultimate Man (Hebrews 1:4-2:18)

        A.     Jesus the Son of God Better Than the Angels (Hebrews 1:4-15)

 

Verse 4

4                              having become

                                        as much better than the angels,

                                        as He has inherited

                                                a more excellent name than they.[15]

  1.   QUESTIONS on Verse 4:

1. Was Jesus better than the angels (or any angel)?

2. How did He get to be better than them?

3. What is an "inheritance?"

4. What was the "inheritance" that Jesus Christ received?

5. Who passed on that "inheritance"?

6. What is the significance of the term "name" as used in the scriptures?

7. How did Jesus Christ receive His excellent name?

8. What is the name of "The Son of God?"

9. Why is His name more excellent than any angel?

Verse 5

 

5      For

                to which of the angels[16] [17] did He (God the Father) ever say,

                        “You are My Son,

                        Today I have begotten You”?[18]

        And again,

                        “I will be a Father to Him

                        And He shall be a Son to Me”?[19]

 

  QUESTIONS on Verse 5:

1.    Who (or what) is an angel?

2.    Can you name some angels?

3.    Which angel is called "The Son of God? – None!

4.    Which angel did God "beget?" – None!

5.    Which angel can claim God the Father as his "biological" father? - None

 

Additional Comments Heb. 1:5

Some people are confused by the term “angel.” This is another case of “The context is everything.” The word angel means messenger, so sometimes that’s all it means in a verse. Sometimes the context indicates that this messenger is a spirit being messenger (our normal English reading as “angel.” Ps 8:4-5; Heb 2:6-7; 2 Peter 2:11. The record of the origin of the angels by creation is given in Psalm 148:2-5; Col 1:16). Rarely the term is applied to men (Lk 7:24; James 2:25; Rev 1:20). Jesus used the term to apply to departed human spirits (Mat 18:10; Acts 12:15). Finally, on some occasions, the context dictates that a specific angel is deity, identified as the pre-incarnate Son of God, known theologically as a Christophany. Jacob wrestled with a man/angel/God, most likely the Pre-incarnate Son of God. While there is debate as to Theophany or Christophany every Theophany wherein God takes on human form foreshadows the incarnation, where God took on the form of a man to live among us as Emmanuel, “God with us.”

Verse 6

6      And[20] when[21] He again brings[22] the firstborn[23] into the world[24], He says, 

                        “And let all the angels of God worship Him.”[25]

QUESTIONS on Verse 6:

1.     What does the conjunction "and" signify here?

2.           When is the "when" here?

3.           Describe "brings in" here.

4.           What is a "first begotten?" (Firstborn)

5.           Who is THE "first begotten?" (Firstborn)

6.           Where was He brought?

7.           Who brought Him?

8.           Who said, "let all the angels of God worship Him?"

9.           How many angels should worship Him?

10.        Does that include the archangels like Michael, Gabriel, and Lucifer?

11.        What does the word "worship" mean?

12.        What do angels think about being worshiped by men?

13.        What is the primary purpose of an angel?

14.        Who is to be worshiped here?

15.        What does that make Him?

 Taking special note that “Firstborn” indicates that The Son of God was not created; but begotten. This was not the consequence of time, The Son of God is eternally preceding from the Father.

Verse 7

7      And of the angels He says,

                        “Who makes His angels winds,[26]

                        And His ministers a flame of fire.”[27] [28]

  QUESTIONS on Verse 7:

1.           What verses of scripture are being quoted here?

2.           Who made His angels "winds?"

3.           What is the significance of the term "spirits," or "winds?"

4.           Who are His "ministers" here?

5.           What is the significance of the term "flame of fire?"

Verse 8

8 But

        of the Son He says,

                        “Your throne, O God[29],

                        is forever and ever,[30]

        And the righteous scepter[31] is the scepter of His[32] kingdom.

 

QUESTIONS on Verse 8:

1.     What is the significance of the conjunction "but" here?"

2.     Who spoke to the "Son" here?

3.     Who’s "Son" is this?

4.     Why does God the Father call His Son "GOD"?

5.     The Son's "what" is "forever and ever?"

6.     How long is "forever and ever?"

7.     What is a "scepter?"

8.     What kind of a "scepter" does the Son have?

9.     Who's "kingdom" is mentioned here?"

10.   If Jesus Christ has a "kingdom" what must He be to that kingdom?

Verse 9

9                      “You have loved righteousness

                        and (You) hated lawlessness;[33]

         Therefore God, Your God,

                has anointed You

                        With the oil of gladness

                above Your companions.”[34]

Questions on Verse 9:

1. Who has loved righteousness here?

2. What is righteousness?

3. What does it mean when it says "loved" righteousness?

4. Who has hated lawlessness here?

5. What is lawlessness?

6. What does it mean when it says "hated" lawlessness?"

7. When you see the word "therefore" what are you supposed to do?

8. What is the significance of the term "God, Thy God"?

9. Who is the "you" spoken of here?

10. Who anointed "you" with the oil of gladness?"

11. What does the term "oil of gladness" mean?

12. What is significant about "oil" when used in the scriptures?

13. What does the term "above thy companions" mean here?

14. Who, and where, are The Son of God’s companions?

Verse 10

10 And,

                 “You, Lord,

                        in the beginning

                        laid the foundation of the earth[35], And

                        the heavens are the works of Your hands;

 

QUESTIONS on verse 10:

1.     What is the significance of the conjunction "and" here?

2.     Who is the “You” ("Thou") here?

3.     When you see the word "LORD" (in all caps), what does it mean?

4.     When was "in the beginning"?

5.     What were the "foundations of the earth"?

6.     Who "lay," “laid,” them?

7.     Where are "the heavens"?

8.     Who made them?

9.     Does God have hands?

11                        They will perish, but You remain;[36]

                                And they all will become old like a garment,

 

  QUESTIONS on verse 11:

1.     What shall perish?

2.     What does perish mean?

3.     When shall they perish?

4.     Who will be left after they perish?

5.     Do the "Foundations of the earth," and "The heavens" age?

12                                And like a mantle[37] You will roll them up;

                                Like a garment they will also be changed.

                But You are the same,

                And Your years will not come to an end.”[38]

 

  QUESTIONS on verse 12:

1.     What is the significance of the conjunction "and" here?

2.     What is a "mantle"?

3.     Why would you "roll them up"?

4.     What is the writer of Psalm 95 saying about the foundations of the earth and the heavens?

5.     Who stays "the same"?

6.     Who's years will not come to an end?

13 But to which of the angels has He ever said,

         “Sit at My right hand,[39]

                Until I make Your enemies

                        A footstool for Your feet”?[40]

 

  QUESTIONS on verse 13:

1.     What is the significance of the conjunction "but" here?

2.     Who is the "He" here?

3.     Did He ever say this?

4.     To Whom did He say this?

5.     Who sits at the right hand of God?

14 Are they not all

                ministering spirits[41],

                sent out to render service

                        for the sake of those

                                who will inherit salvation?[42] [43] [44]

QUESTIONS on verse 14:

1.     Who are the "they" of this verse?

2.     What kind of spirits are they?

3.     What does that mean?

4.     What is a "spirit"?

5.     Who sent them out or forth?

6.     Why were they sent forth?

7.     Who are the "them," “those”?

8.     Who are the "heirs of salvation"?

9.     Who are those who will inherit salvation?

10.   How will they inherit salvation?

11.   What does this mean?

12. What specifically is "salvation"?

REFERENCES: These are like marginal references in your Bible. They connect verses in this chapter to other locations in your Bible. Sometimes you may ask, "what does this reference have to do with my current verse?" It may be the use of the word, it may be a reference to a similar thought or idea. Part of your learning experience if for YOU to figure out why your word or phrase has been referenced to another text.

(1:1)
John 9:29
Hebrews 2:2, 3
Heb 4:8
Heb 12;25
Luke 1:70
Acts 2:30
Numbers 12:6, 8

(1:2)
Deuteronomy 4:30
Hebrews 9:26
1 Peter 1:20
Matthew 3:17
Hebrews 3:6
Hebrews 5:8
Hebrews 8:28
Psalms 2:8
Matthew 11:27
Matthew 28:18
John 1:3
Hebrews 11:3

(1:3)
John 1:14
John 14:9
Colossians 1:17
Titus 2:14
Hebrews 7:27
Hebrews 9:11-14
Mark 16:19

(1:4)
Ephesians 1:21
Philippians 2:9-10
Hebrews 8:6

(1:5)
Psalms 2:7
Matthew 3:17
2 Samuel 7:14

(1:6)
John 3:16
Colossians 1:18
Hebrews 10:5
Deuteronomy 32:43
Psalm 97:7

(1:7)
Psalms 104:4

(1:8)
Luke 1:33

(1:9)
Philippians 2:9
Isaiah 61:132
Psalms 45:6-7

(1:10)
Psalms 8:6
Zechariah 12:1

(1:11)
Isaiah 34:4
Isaiah 51:6
Hebrews 12:27

(1:12)

(1:13)
Mark 16:19
Joshua 10:24
Hebrews 10:13
Psalm 110:1
Matthew 22:44

(1:14)
Psalms 91:11
Psalms 103:20
Daniel 7:10
Matthew 25:34
Mark 10:17
Acts 20:32
Romans 11:14
Hebrews 2:3
Hebrews 5:9
Hebrews 9:28

  •  
    Footnotes: As you have been following along in your study of this text you will have come across footnote indications (word or quote 1 a number) If you click on the little number it should take you to a matching number in this list. There you will find the writer's name and possibly much more information of his subject.

    [1]   Heb 1:1, A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in Hebrews, Chapter One, Spoke: Originally the chattering of birds, then used of the highest form of speech.

    [2]   Spoke: John 9:29; 16:13;Heb 3:5; 4:8; 5:5; 11:18; 12:25; Prophets: Acts 2:30; 3:21; Many ways: Numbers 12:6-8; Joel 2:28; Hebrews 1:1; Fathers - forefathers

    [3]      Amos 3:7-8 – The Old Testament Rule of Thumb...

             7 Surely the Lord God does nothing
    Unless He reveals His secret counsel
    To His servants the prophets.
    8 A lion has roared! Who will not fear?
    The Lord God has spoken! Who can but prophesy?

    [4]   Heb 1:2, A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in Hebrews, Chapter One: “At the end of these days... God “did speak” in a final and full revelation... God's Son who reveals the Father (Jn 1:18)... This revelation was a son-revelation.

    [5]   Last Days: Matthew 13:39; 1 Peter 1:20; Has spoken: John 9:29; His Son: John 5:26-27; Hebrews 3:6; 5:8; 7:28; Heir: Psalm 2:8; Matthew 28:18; Mark 12:7; Romans 8:17; Hebrews 2:8; Through Whom: John 1:3; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Colossians 1:16; the World 1 Corinthians 2:7; Hebrews 11:3; Last Days: from Christ's 1st advent to His 2nd coming; World: ages; time; space; and the material world

    [6]     Hebrews 1:2 Lit in Son; or in the person of a Son

    [7]   Heb 1:2, page 28, Pentecost, Thy Kingdom Come

                  Scripture begins with the affirmation that God created the heavens and the earth. Such is the universal testimony of the Scriptures. The only witness to the fact of creation as well as the means of creation is found in the testimony of the Creator Himself--there were no other witnesses to creation. Either God's testimony as to the fact and purpose of creation is to be believed, or God is a liar. We will assume this fact on the basis of the testimony of the Creator who is God and who cannot lie (Hebrews 1:1-3).

        Genesis 1:1 tells us God created - the expanse of the Universe.

        Genesis 1:2 narrows from general to specific - the Earth.

        Colossians 1:16 Paul affirmed that "all things were created by Him and for Him."

        Creation was more than a demonstration of sovereign omnipotence, although Isaiah 45:12 substantiates that truth. Rather, the earth was specifically brought into existence as a manifestation of the sovereign will of God who would work out His purposes in this sphere.

    [8]     Hebrews 1:2 Lit ages

    [9]     Hebrews 1:3 Lit Who being

    [10] Heb 1:3, A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in Hebrews, Chapter One, The Son is the “exact reproduction” of God

    [11]    Hebrews 1:3 Lit upholding

    [12]    Heb 1:3, A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in Hebrews, Chapter One,

    [13]    Heb 1:3, page 272,  Pentecost, Thy Kingdom Come, This is the first mention in the book of the Priestly work of The Son.
    Christ's enthronement at the time of His ascension was not to David's throne, but rather was a restoration to the position at His Father's right hand (Hebrews 1:3; Acts 7:56), which position He had given up at the time of the Incarnation (Philippians 2:6-8).

    [14]    Heb 1:1, A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in Hebrews, Chapter One, Christ resumes His original dignity and glory (Jn 17:5). Jesus is here pictured as King (Prophet and Priest) Messiah seated at the right hand of God.

    [15]    Heb 1:1, A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in Hebrews, Chapter One, This “Son” which is superior to the prophets, as already shown (Heb 1:2), and also to angels (Heb 1:4-14), as the writer proves from Scripture, now proceeds to prove that Jesus is superior to angels as God's Son, and His deity – not just another “son of God.”

    [16]    Heb 1:1, A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in Hebrews, Chapter One, “To which individual angel.”

    [17]          Angels – messengers, usually spirit beings (rarely human beings. i.e., Luke 7:24 and James 2:25)

    [18]    Psalm 2:7; Hebrews 5:5, Acts 13:33; Hebrews 1:5

    [19]    2 Samuel 7:14; 1 Chronicles 17:13; 2 Corinthians 6:18; Hebrews 1:5; also see: John 17:21

    [20]    Hebrews 1:2 Or at the end of these days

    [21]    Heb 1:1, A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in Hebrews, Chapter One, Taken as a reference to the Second Coming as in Heb 8:28

    [22]    Hebrews 1:6 Or again when He brings

    [23]          Hebrews 1:2 Lit in Son; or in the person of a Son

    [24]     Hebrews 1:6 Lit the inhabited earth

    [25]    Deuteronomy 32:43; Psalm 97:7; Hebrews 1:6

    [26]    “Winds” Psalm 104:4; Angels are servants [as wind and fire are] and therefore subordinate to the Son of God

    [27]    Psalm 104:4; Hebrews 1:7

    [28]    Heb 1:1, A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in Hebrews, Chapter One, The Son is One who can reduce angels to the elemental forces of wind and fire.

    [29]    Heb 1:1, A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in Hebrews, Chapter One, “Thy Throne is God.”

    [30]    Psalm 45:6-7; Hebrews 1:8-9

    [31]    Heb 1:1, A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in Hebrews, Chapter One, Heb 1:1, A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in Hebrews, Chapter One, Scepter – a walking-stick, staff (Heb 11:21) – a progression; walking-stick – staff (used in old age) – Scepter (the authority of one in old age) – The King's Authority emblem.

    [32]          Hebrews 1:6 Lit the inhabited earth

    [33]    Psalm 45:7; Hebrews 1:9

    [34] Heb 1:1, A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in Hebrews, Chapter One, Fellows, partners, sharers

    [35]    Psalm 102:5; Job 38:4; Hebrews 1:10

    [36]    102:26-27; Hebrews 1:11

    [37]    Heb 1:1, A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in Hebrews, Chapter One, Mantle – old word for covering that is flung around you.

    [38]    Christ is the creator of all things and the One who, in the midst of change, is unchanging.

    [39]    Psalm 110:1-2; Matthew 22:44; Luke 20:43; Acts 2:35; Other: 2 Chronicles 9:18; James 2:3; Psalm 132:7; 1 Chronicles 28:2; Psalm 99:5; Lamentations 2:1; Isaiah 66:1; Matthew 5:35; Acts 7:49; Joshua 10:24-25; 1 Kings 5:3; Psalm 66:12; Mark 12:36; Luke 20:43; Acts 2:34-35; Acts 2:35; Ephesians 1:22; Hebrews 10:13; 1 Corinthians 15:25; Hebrews 2:8; Psalm 8:6

    [40]    Referring to Christ's final victory

    [41]          Heb 1:3, page 21,  Pentecost, Thy Kingdom Come
    First, angels were created to be subjects of and administrators of God's kingdom......Second, the angels were created to minister. In Psalm 104:4 they are referred to as God's “messengers” NIV or “ministers” KJV. Again in Hebrews 1:14 they are said to be “ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation.” As ministers they are administrators of God's kingdom, executors of His will in keeping with His sovereign authority.

    [42]    Genesis 24:7; Psalm 34:7; Daniel 6:22; Acts 12:7-11; Acts 8:26; Acts 27:23; Hebrews 1:14

    [43]         Heb 1:3, page 32,  Pentecost, Thy Kingdom Come
    The concept of dominion is inherent in the image or likeness given to man. God is sovereign, and man was to exercise delegated authority and thus reflect the authority that belongs to the Creator. In exercising dominion, man would subjugate all creation to the Creator. He would establish a kingdom in this sphere, one in which the God of heaven ruled and demonstrated His right to rule. This purpose for man is reaffirmed in Psalm 8:5-8 and again in Hebrews 2:6-8, and even though this purpose has not yet been realized, it ultimately will be – through the reign of the Son of Man at His second advent.

    [44] Heb 1:1, A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in Hebrews, Chapter One, We do not have here the doctrine of special guardian angels for each of us, but simply the fact that angels are used for our good. "And if so, may we not be aided, inspired, guided by a cloud of witnesses--not witnesses only, but helpers, agents like ourselves of the immanent God?"

    1. Introduction
    2. The Visualized Text
    3. References
    4. Footnotes

    2020-01-30
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