WHICH CHURCH IS HEBREWS WRITTEN TO?

[Doug]

The book of Hebrews was written to the kingdom church, the believing remnant of Israel, undergoing persecution and scattered (Acts 8:1-4).

This book is not written directly to the church today, the body of Christ, although it is most profitable for our understanding. Misunderstanding doctrine in this book can be a snare to the believer and impact assurance of salvation.

Hebrews 1:1 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,
1:2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;

God spoke in time past unto the fathers of Israel, and the us to whom the Son has spoken to, are the children of Israel.

The book of Hebrews is dealing with "these last days". The last days are spoken of as pertaining to the time in which the Davidic kingdom will be established on earth, in which, Christ will reign upon David's throne from Jerusalem along with the believing remnant of Israel (Isaiah 2:2-3 Luke 12:32).

Hebrews 1:3 Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high:

Christ, by his own blood, entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for believing Israel (Hebrews 9:12). Christ died for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament (Hebrews 9:15).

Hebrews 1:8 But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.

Christ will establish his prophetic kingdom on earth (Psalm 45:6 Isaiah 9:6-7 Daniel 2:44).

 

[Ronald Nolette]

The book of Hebrews was written to the kingdom church, the believing remnant of Israel, undergoing persecution and scattered (Acts 8:1-4).

This book is not written directly to the church today, the body of Christ, although it is most profitable for our understanding. Misunderstanding doctrine in this book can be a snare to the believer and impact assurance of salvation.

Hebrews 1:1 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,
1:2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;

God spoke in time past unto the fathers of Israel, and the us to whom the Son has spoken to, are the children of Israel.

The book of Hebrews is dealing with "these last days". The last days are spoken of as pertaining to the time in which the Davidic kingdom will be established on earth, in which, Christ will reign upon David's throne from Jerusalem along with the believing remnant of Israel (Isaiah 2:2-3 Luke 12:32).

Hebrews 1:3 Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high:

Christ, by his own blood, entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for believing Israel (Hebrews 9:12). Christ died for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament (Hebrews 9:15).

Hebrews 1:8 But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.

Christ will establish his prophetic kingdom on earth (Psalm 45:6 Isaiah 9:6-7 Daniel 2:44).

It was not wriotten to a church but to Jewish people in Israel specifically people who were associating with Jewish believers.

It is not written to a church for it speaks of losing salvation, which cannot happen to a believer and it also swpeaks of people who had knowledge buyt not made the step of saving faith.

 

[Doug]

It was not wriotten to a church but to Jewish people in Israel specifically people who were associating with Jewish believers.

It is not written to a church for it speaks of losing salvation, which cannot happen to a believer and it also swpeaks of people who had knowledge buyt not made the step of saving faith.

It was not wriotten to a church but to Jewish people in Israel specifically people who were associating with Jewish believers.

[Heb 12:23 KJV] 23 To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,

The readers were reminded they were the church who would receive the heavenly Jerusalem and to Jesus

Hebrew was written to teach the believing Jews not to revert back to the Levitical priesthood to escape persecution

It is not written to a church for it speaks of losing salvation, which cannot happen to a believer and it also swpeaks of people who had knowledge buyt not made the step of saving faith.

This is written to believing Israel could lose their salvation to enter the kingdom on earth not eternal life (Heb 6:11)
[Heb 6:9 KJV] 9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.

 

[Ronald Nolette]

[Heb 12:23 KJV] 23 To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,

The readers were reminded they were the church who would receive the heavenly Jerusalem and to Jesus

Hebrew was written to teach the believing Jews not to revert back to the Levitical priesthood to escape persecution

Well it may have been written to encourage Je2wish believers to not shrink back to teh Law, but as it speaks of damnation, it was not written to the Church for believers have eternal security.
Also the letter is not written to the church described here, And if you read in context with verse 22, you would see they have drawn near but are not part of the heavenly church

This is written to believing Israel could lose their salvation to enter the kingdom on earth not eternal life (Heb 6:11)
[Heb 6:9 KJV] 9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.

Sorry but even thi9s "qualified" loss of salvation you introduce is not true. If you dive deep into the language of this book, you would know it is written to followers of the church but not church members!

But out of curiosity, if these Jewish believers lose their salvation to enter the millennial kingdom, whare are they for the 1,000 years of the kingdom? also if they do not lose eternal life, they are part of the body of christ and would be raptured when the rapture comes!

 

[Doug]

Well it may have been written to encourage Je2wish believers to not shrink back to teh Law, but as it speaks of damnation, it was not written to the Church for believers have eternal security.
Also the letter is not written to the church described here, And if you read in context with verse 22, you would see they have drawn near but are not part of the heavenly church

Sorry but even thi9s "qualified" loss of salvation you introduce is not true. If you dive deep into the language of this book, you would know it is written to followers of the church but not church members!

But out of curiosity, if these Jewish believers lose their salvation to enter the millennial kingdom, whare are they for the 1,000 years of the kingdom? also if they do not lose eternal life, they are part of the body of christ and would be raptured when the rapture comes!

But out of curiosity, if these Jewish believers lose their salvation to enter the millennial kingdom, whare are they for the 1,000 years of the kingdom?

They will be cast into outer darkness with the hypocrites Matthew 8:12 24:51

also if they do not lose eternal life, they are part of the body of christ and would be raptured when the rapture comes!

the rapture is just for the body of Christ.....they are the remnant of Israel

 

[DJT_47]

It was not wriotten to a church but to Jewish people in Israel specifically people who were associating with Jewish believers.

It is not written to a church for it speaks of losing salvation, which cannot happen to a believer and it also swpeaks of people who had knowledge buyt not made the step of saving faith.

Actually, it was addressed to the newly converted Hebrews, Christian Hebrews. To a specific church or congregation, it doesn't say. And it warns them of returning to their old ways/religious beliefs, rejecting Christ in the process, putting him again to an open shame, and the consequences of doing so; the loss of their salvation. No, it's not written to us today, but is does have application to us, the warning applies to us likewise if we were to reject Christ after belief and conversion. So, it shows it is possible to lose one's salvation.

 

[Doug]

Actually, it was addressed to the newly converted Hebrews, Christian Hebrews. To a specific church or congregation, it doesn't say. And it warns them of returning to their old ways/religious beliefs, rejecting Christ in the process, putting him again to an open shame, and the consequences of doing so; the loss of their salvation. No, it's not written to us today, but is doesvhave application yo us, the warning applies to us likewise if we were to reject Christ after belief and conversion. So, it shows it is possible to lose one's salvation.

You are close.....it was written to Jews who were reverting back to the Levitical priesthood and temple sacrifices to escape persecution and thereby putting Christ to open shame thru animal sacrifices.......their perfection was not in the Levitical priesthood

 

[soberxp]

Is it reasonable for Jews to understand this matter as a cultural tradition rather than a law?

 

[quietthinker]

WHICH CHURCH IS HEBREWS WRITTEN TO?​

How much more obvious can it be when it is titled 'Hebrews'?

It was written to Jews who had made a decision for Jesus and yet were reverting to or considering reverting to the beliefs and practices of Judaism.

 

[Ronald Nolette]

They will be cast into outer darkness with the hypocrites Matthew 8:12 24:51

But acording to you, after the 1000 years go to heaven after? YOu said they do not lose their salvation. Proof for this theory?

the rapture is just for the body of Christ.....they are the remnant of Israel

The body of Christ is both Jew and Gentile in one body. we are not the remnant of Israel. Saved Israel is the remnant of Israel.

 

[Doug]

But acording to you, after the 1000 years go to heaven after? YOu said they do not lose their salvation. Proof for this theory?

The body of Christ is both Jew and Gentile in one body. we are not the remnant of Israel. Saved Israel is the remnant of Israel.

But acording to you, after the 1000 years go to heaven after? YOu said they do not lose their salvation. Proof for this theory?

Jesus and Peter preached the name of Jesus for salvation unto eternal life,,,,,,those that believed on Jesus, that he was Christ and the Son of God had eternal life ........................[Jhn 3:16, 18 KJV] 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. ... 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God...................they had to believe on his name v18..........................[Jhn 20:31 KJV] 31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.........................his name

Those that believed Jesus and Peter do not go to heaven they inherit the earth ...........they have to keep the commandments be faithful and endure to the end to be profitable servants to enter the kingdom and if not be cast out of the kingdom on earth

The body of Christ is both Jew and Gentile in one body. we are not the remnant of Israel. Saved Israel is the remnant of Israel.

That's right

 

[Ronald Nolette]

Those that believed Jesus and Peter do not go to heaven they inherit the earth ...........they have to keep the commandments be faithful and endure to the end to be profitable servants to enter the kingdom and if not be cast out of the kingdom on earth

Well the kingdom is on earth for 1000 years, so where do these people go! And then what happens to them when the millennial kingdom ends and heaven comes down and the kingdom of God is with men as Rev. 22 declares. If they do not inherit the kingdom- where are they?

Those that believed Jesus and Peter do not go to heaven they inherit the earth ...........they have to keep the commandments be faithful and endure to the end to be profitable servants to enter the kingdom and if not be cast out of the kingdom on earth

So those who aren't perfect they are cast out of th ekingdom on earth. So where do they go for the 1000 years and where do they go when the 1000 year kingdom ends and the eternal kingdom begins? And your Scripture to support this?

All the verses you quotes speak of placing ones faith in Jesus to be saved, but now you add wortks or not be in the kingdom on earth!

 

[Doug]

Well the kingdom is on earth for 1000 years, so where do these people go! And then what happens to them when the millennial kingdom ends and heaven comes down and the kingdom of God is with men as Rev. 22 declares. If they do not inherit the kingdom- where are they?

So those who aren't perfect they are cast out of th ekingdom on earth. So where do they go for the 1000 years and where do they go when the 1000 year kingdom ends and the eternal kingdom begins? And your Scripture to support this?

All the verses you quotes speak of placing ones faith in Jesus to be saved, but now you add wortks or not be in the kingdom on earth!

Well the kingdom is on earth for 1000 years, so where do these people go! And then what happens to them when the millennial kingdom ends and heaven comes down and the kingdom of God is with men as Rev. 22 declares. If they do not inherit the kingdom- where are they?

I dont know of scripture that says what happens to them after the millennial kingdom so I cant say

All the verses you quotes speak of placing ones faith in Jesus to be saved, but now you add wortks or not be in the kingdom on earth!

works were required for Israel to enter the kingdom on earth...........[Rev 2:26 KJV] 26 And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:..............power over the nations in the kingdom

 

[Ronald Nolette]

I dont know of scripture that says what happens to them after the millennial kingdom so I cant say

We all live in the new heaven and earth as told in Rev. 21, the
bible does say so we can! But as to the minutiae of what we do- it doesn't so I won't.