The document discusses the book of Hebrews from the Bible. It addresses questions around who wrote Hebrews, as there is debate around the authorship. While some early scholars attributed it to Paul, most modern scholars believe the author is unknown. The style of Hebrews resembles a sermon, but includes elements of a letter. It provides encouragement to second generation Christians in need of reassurance in their faith, possibly in Rome or surrounding areas.

1. UH-OH, HEBREWSBible 1 ClassChicago Hope AcademyThursday, April 28nd, 2010

2. Do-Now:Answer in your notes: Who is the author of Hebrews? What is the book’s main theme? To whom was it written?

3. Homework:Due Friday:Chapter 35 Notes (pd. 6 only) (Bring notes to class)FOUR ACTION STUDY CARDS (from class yesterday). Read Lesson #2 and write a 1/2-page response: “CAN A CHRISTIAN LOSE HIS SALVATION?”

4. A. Who Wrote Hebrews?Debated since the beginning.Some thought PaulMention of TimothySimilar ending to Paul’s Epistles

5. A. Who Wrote Hebrews?By t/ end of the 2nd C., it was attributed to Paul. The earliest collection of Paul’s letters contains HebrewsBy the 4th C., Hebrews was included in the Western canon and counted as Paul’sThe Vulgate, the English translation of the Vulgate, and the KJV all mention Paul in the title.

6. A. Who Wrote Hebrews?However, the letter makes no claims for authorship.

7. B. Alternate ideasBarnabas? (Tertullian’s theory)Apollos? (Luther’s theory)Luke?Clement of Rome?...Contemporary view: Hebrews is anonymous, and only God knows!

8. C. Document styleResembles a sermonIncludes an ending typical of a letter.

9. D. StructureA series of ideas followed by exhortationsExhortation: a communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action

10. E. First AudienceCLAIMS:Second-generation ChristiansIn need of encouragement in the faithMaybe from Rome or the surrounding regionEVIDENCES:Look up these passages and match each of the above claims with evidence from the verses.Heb 2:3Heb 5:11-12, 10:32Heb 13:24

11. FIND A PARTNERBefore you finish…Find a partner and quiz him/her with these questions: (you’re done when you both can answer them all 100% correctly!Who wrote Hebrews? Who did people used to think wrote Hebrews?Why did they think that person wrote Hebrews? (at least two reasons)What is the view of most Bible Scholars today, concerning the authorship of Hebrews?What type of document does the body of Hebrews resemble?What type of document does the conclusion of Hebrews resemble?List one characteristic of the first audience of HebrewsList one more characteristic of the first audience of HebrewsList one more characteristic of the first audience of HebrewsList one more characteristic of the first audience of Hebrews!Remind your partner that there will be a quiz tomorrow. The topic? No, it won’t be on how funny-looking your Bible teacher is. It will be on HEBREWS. Study hard.