I think Apollos was the human author of Hebrews for these reasons: 1. The Greek in Hebrews is superior to that of Pauline. 2. The author of Hebrews quoted excusively from the Septuagint. Apollos was an Alexandrian Jew (Acts 18:24) and most likely had the access to the Library of Alexandria. 3. According to Luke, Apollos was an eloquent man and competent in the Scriptures (Acts 18:24). The admiration toward these qualities was perhaps the reason why some Corinthians said they are Apollos' followers. Again, the author of Hebrews was shown to be very skillful in exegeting the OT passages, more skillful than any other NT human authors. 4. Apollos was an apologist (Acts 18:28) and Hebrews is all about apologetics. 5. 1 Cor. 16:12 tells us that Paul urged Apollos to visit Corinth again which Apollos declined. I think that was probably because Apollos did not want further division among the Corinthians before Paul's epistle had the time to resolve the issue so he chose not to visit the Corinthians. That, in my opinion, could also be the reason why Apollos did not tell the Hebrews who the human author of the espitle was, as he wanted them to focus on the content rather than the person who wrote to them. This is if he was the human author of Hebrews. 6. My response to the arugment saying that Apollos wasn't one of the original apostles is that, canonicity was never determined by whether or not the human authors were the original apostles but whether the content is apostolic.Therefore, if the writing of Mark and Luke were accepted as canon because of their associations with the original apostles, Heb. 2:3 should be convincing enough for us to put Apollos in the same rank as Mark and Luke. Also, the fact that the human author of Hebrews addressed Timothy as "our brother" in Heb. 13:23 means he was in the inner circle of Paul. Chronologically, the last we read about Apollos was in Titus 3, he was still a gospel partner of Paul after the event of 1 Conrinthians and was not among the names that deserted Paul in 2 Tim. 4 and surely Hebrews came after both Titus and 2 Timothy chronogically.
Apollos is clearly the author of Hebrews, it makes perfect sense. Thank you for your detailed reply. I love the point why Apollos decided to be anonymous…wow.
how come?? the New Testament were written in Greek?? then you the book called 'Hebrew' Actually the language of the Christians was Hebrew it is misleading ??
Paul wrote it as a sermon not as an epistle . Also Luke was his amanuenses “scribe” during his imprisonment in Rome. Go to the orthodoxy Christian’s for this answer they have much more insight to guide you on this.
Great video! I’m almost certain that it wasn’t Paul who wrote Hebrews. I could very well be wrong, but here are the reasons: 1. The writer(s) of Hebrews mentions that the Gospel was “confirmed unto us by them that heard Him”... stating that the author had heard the Gospel from the original apostles or those who had heard Messiah’s teachings. (Hebrews 2:3) Paul wouldn’t say something like that honestly. Paul mentions that he did not receive his teachings of the Gospel from any man... nor the apostles, but by direct revelation. (Galatians 1:11-12,17) 2. The writer of Hebrews left no salutation or greeting in the book as Paul would. I could be completely wrong but that’s what I lean toward. 😊
I’ve always considered Paul the writer and that he wrote it as a book of literature not a letter. When you read a nonfiction book, the author doesn’t write to the reader but for the reader.
Barnabus signed it anonymously in 13:22. "Word of exhortation" was his name. Acts 4:36-37. He liked to encourage believers. Also had an Epistle of Barnabus, that almost made it into the Bible, full of commandments, mentioned in Colossians 4:10.
It really made me upset to see some satanic rock and roll people doing small miracles in a dorm room at college and I saw this as a Christian and yet I can't find believers who actually know God well enough to ask Him simple questions. So the phony Christians can't conjer up a weeble to wobble from God but the demoniacs can make ashtrays slide across tables and other perverted crap. So you can find out who wrote Hebrews, IF you can find a real Christian. Ask some reborn children to pray and ask God about it and to write it down what they hear. Guess what........the kids can find out because only Childlike faith turns on God. Adults with scientific minds put God to sleep. Boring.......no faith there. How many believing unbelievers can't hear God and claim "my sheep hear my voice". A two way prayer life.......gets you a real bible education. You start it off with, hold up your bible and ask God to show you what He meant when He had it written, because its his book not mine.
My theory that Apollos wrote *HEBREWS* : 1. Paul turned to the Gentiles (Acts 18:26). 2. Apollos "mightily convinced the Jews" (Acts 18:28). 3. HEBREWS is canonically behind Paul's writings. 4. Hebrews not signed (2 Thessalonians 3:17). Probably felt unworthy to be ranked among the apostles since he never saw Jesus personally. 5. Apollos identified with church pillars (1 Corinthians 1:12). 6. Led to Christ by others, unlike Paul (ch. 2:3). 7. The writer quotes only from the *LXX* , which was put together in Alexandria, Egypt; Apollos' hometown (Acts 18:24). 8. The *NT* was written by the "apostles *or* their close associates" (Stephen Miller/COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE BIBLE p. 299). Apollos was a close associate of Paul. 9. Hebrews 13:22 states: "l have written a letter unto you in *few* words"--13 chapters--in contrast with Galatians 6:11, which Paul says was a "large letter"--only 6 chapters. 10. HEBREWS several times referred to Jesus as "this Man" (ch. 7:24); something Paul would not likely say. 11. Paul's letters were often choppy; going from subject to subject. HEBREWS flows with continuity. 12. The author is most likely educated since the tone of this book is exuberantly verbose. Apollos was an educated and "eloquent man" (Acts 18:24).
and also, the book of Hebrews condemns people who've had full knowledge of Christ and returned to the old ways. It condemns them while they're actually still alive giving no hope to so call backsliders when Christ did not condemn them considering the story of the prodigal son.
The contents of Hebrews is powerful. I personally believe the writings of Hebrews is a little better than Paul's writing style. Hebrews, to me, is more clear, and better at expressing a point. This is an easy one for me, I focus on the contents, and really place little importance on authorship. The contents of Hebrews is biblically focused, specifically the OT, that we can agree on. It provides one of the best transition points from OT to NT. There is much to learn in Hebrews, and that's what I focus on. There were some interesting points brought up in this video, and I am always willing to hear, and learn, from the views of others. Thanks for the post.
It would be a little confusing if Timothy was the author. Heb. 13:23 refers to "our brother" Timothy being released. While Paul does refer to Timothy as "my true son in the faith", he also refers to him as "our brother" several times (Col. 1:1, Phil. 1:1, 1 Th. 3:2) so that seems consistent. You did touch on some good points in the video, thank you. I believe that the earliest suggestion for authorship is from Tertullian, who named Barnabas as the writer of a letter to the Hebrews. Personally, while I am open to Paul/Luke as author, I have always believed it was Barnabas who actually wrote it. It definitely reads more like a sermon than an epistle, as you said.
Great video and I really love this but I only have one issue (haven't read the entirety of Hebrews yet; actually doing an indepth study on Luke): Hebrews 13:22 says that this letter was written. "And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words." Perhaps you can explain this detail friend. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you
Excellent point. The theory would be that the writer of Paul's sermon added a personal note at the end as chapter 13 is directed at the reader as opposed to the rest of the book which is simply declaring truth. The "letter in a few words" if I'm right, would be the concluding note that is chapter 13.
great video and wonderful compilation of details and supporting passages. Heb 2:3 is also a passage that *may* dissuade me from the "Paul" camp, but I have also wondered if it was a sermon given by Paul and transcribed by Luke. This might lend support to why the level of Greek is different in Hebrews vs the other Pauline letters. Also, it is my understanding that the author of Hebrews always refers to the Greek Septuagint, whereas Paul's letters always refer directly to the Hebrew OT. If that is true, then it may lend support to the authorship of Apollos, who scripture tells us was Jewish, had a mastery level of the OT, and was an eloquent orator ... and hailed from Alexandria, Egypt - the exact place the Greek Septuagint had been translated. That is my bifurcated "vote": either a sermon given by Paul and transcribed and translated by Luke, or, an epistle written by Apollos.
Every epistle was written with the clear intention to settle some question. It is clear that the Hebrew letter is addressing the question: How can we[Hebrew people know categorically that the worship of Jesus Christ is consistent with scripture?] You can see its argument is to the religious but devoted Hebrew mind who does not want to base his faith in faith nor experience but firmly in the cencepts of the Torah. It's the sum of all things. Nowhere in scripture is any of the apostles credited with making the conclusive arguments as Paul. All of them were ready to teach Christ pandering to Hebrew sentiments and prejudice from the beginning. To which there are numerous examples. The tone of this letter is someone who has gone pass Hebrew sentimentality and see things as they really are in Christ Jesus and not afraid to draw the Hebrew religion to it's final conclusion.
@4:17...This statement Jesus made to His disciples applied to every future believer. Jesus' instruction to the apostles was not "for these alone, but for them *also* which shall believe on Me through their word" (John 17:20).
I, for what ever reason feel,that and a group(Timothy,Luke,Mark,etc.)wrote the book of Hebrews.The writer says,we can't explain everything now.Heb.9v5.If if was Peter,who was the we,that he was referring to.
Hebrews 10:26. If you know the truth and then sin, there's no sacrafice. What does this mean? It goes on to say that knowing you sinned you will live the rest of your life knowing you're going to the firey furnace of hell
Paul preached grace alone and being sealed with the Holy Spirit upon believing in the death, burial resurrection of Jesus being the only way to be saved. What you say goes against that
Great resource again brother. How do you attain such wisdom and resources, I wish too to be wise. Prayers aside how do I attain wisdom like you and many other bible believers that could find truths. If you could answer me using the bible thatd be great thanks
That's a great question and I'm not sure that I'm necessarily the best one to answer it but here's what I would say: #1: Pray. Ask God for wisdom from His Word. #2: Read and study Scripture in a thoughtful, careful manner with a critical mind, trying your best to be aware of your own biases and presuppositions as you do so. #3: listen to/read the commentaries of others who teach Scripture carefully, thoughtfully, and critically, and try to keep in mind their bias and presuppositions as you listen to them.
@@TheBibleExplained yes as a baby Christian I always ponder on how God has guided Christians like you who can eat the meat of the word and mature walk with spirit. I see all of those based on the wisdom you show and the way and the truth you showed. You and a lot more encourage me, I pray you don't backslide and bear a bad testimony so that God can be glorified at max lol
Thanks for a great insight. I still believe that their is a possibility that the book of Hebrews was written by St. Barnabas. He and apostle Paul were set apart by the Holy Spirit and they worked together. The separated temporarily and rejoined again. He was full of the Holy Spirit and he was a strong encourager.
Why are we limiting the Holy Spirit to human ability? The author of the Bible is God. All Scripture is inspired by God. If God could put words in the mouth of people and make the Apostles speak in different languages, He could definitely make any human write in any language and in an elevated way, no?
Not really sure if you read Chpt 2 verse 3 ending, spoken by the Lord and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him. Paul had spoken to Christ and had the message directly given to him Gal 1:1,12. . Looks like the authors knowledge of Christ was second hand.
That is a fair point and one I've considered. This could work with a writer who is penning the words of Paul from a neutral perspective, or multiple influences in the writing (including Paul), but, you're right, it does fit well with the possibility of a writer other than Paul.
The intro to the video stated: "Luke claimed that he was the author of Luke in the Book of Acts." Please provide a verse that says so. I do agree that Luke wrote it, but it is not directly stated. A larger concern: The video stated: "John claimed that he wrote the Gospel of John, the Epistle of 1, 2 and 3 John and Revelation" Where? How do you know that the "John" of Revelation is "the Apostle John"? Where did anyone named "John" claim to write the 4th Gospel and 1,2, & 3 "John"? These are all "traditions" that you are claiming to be written in the text.
Yours is a fair critique. Luke did claim to write Luke and Acts but not by name (Acts 1:1 and Luke 1:3). He referred to himself in personal pronouns ("I") because his friend Theophilus clearly already knew his name. John did claim to write the Revelation, but when he claimed the gospel of John and 2nd and 3rd John he claimed the books without his name ("the disciple Jesus loved" and "the elder") just like Luke did. You are absolutely correct that 1st John was not signed at all. However, we do know that they were written by John and Luke not just from "tradition". Men who lived with or just after the apostles and knew the apostles or else knew those who knew the apostles wrote about these books and confirmed that "the disciple whom Jesus loved" was John, that the "I" was Luke, and so on. I chose to leave out the details so we not to make this a long video about unrelated things. My point with this statement was to show that the author of Hebrews never mentions himself in name or otherwise. I have felt since I made this video that I could have worded that statement in a more accurate way. Thanks for pointing this out.
Paul would not have written that the golden alter of incense was in the holy of holies, nor would Apollos, being mighty in the Scriptures, have misplaced the holy object. The key is that the writer couldn't go into detail about THAT 'now'. Why not? The temple may have been destroyed by the time this letter was written, and the writer didn't have real knowledge of the placement, only what he must have heard about it. Hence, the mistaken placement. Tabernacle 101
This was EXCELLENT!! Thank you for sharing your great insight with the viewers! I only have one observation, at time marker 7:52 you mentioned scripture 2 Peter 2:15 instead it should be 2 Peter 3:15. Otherwise, I am grateful for your enriched knowledge of scripture! Thank you again!
Brother I got a question that's been bothering me and I'm asking for your opinion, Jesus paid a ransom for us but to whom was the ransom given to? Satan? God? Death?
God. We were under the wrath of God. The justice of God had to be satisfied. Jesus reconciled the love of God and the holiness of God by fulfilling the requirement of justice so that God would be just to offer us mercy!
@@TheBibleExplained trying to wrap my head around this. So we are in debt to God for our sins. Jesus purchased us with his blood ' from' God the father, by giving his blood to the Father to satisfy our debt. (1 Cor 7:23) So I am brought from God the father to Jesus with a price. And me accepting this is my receipt is the holy spirit. Am I getting it right?
@@thangsanglian7532 I think you misunderstand the usage of "debt" when used to describe our sin. When we speak of our "sin debt", we mean that we have transgressed against God, sort of like a thief who breaks into someone's property and steals something valuable. That thief owes it to the person they've wronged to make the wrong right. If they damaged anything in breaking in, they must repair it, and they must return what they've stolen. In the same way we have damaged God's creation and we have stolen and used for our own selfish purposes all that God has given us to be stewards over. So we are indebted to repair and repay what we have stolen to make it right. However, we cannot possibly make it right. The debt is far more than we could ever pay. Now, in the example of the thief, God would be both the property owner whom the thief has robbed and also the judge who gives the sentence. God is just and demands that just restitution be made. We cannot make the payment and are destined for justice in hell as a result. So Christ died to satisfy the debt. He died to take our penalty for us. He gave his infinitely valuable life to , essentially, make that payment for us. Not because he bought us FROM anyone or anything, but because we owed an unpayable debt for our crimes. Jesus paid that fine (if you will) so that we can go free.
@@TheBibleExplained Ok im getting an idea of it. So, can this be a biblical statement " Jesus bought your soul from the devil and put the holy spirit there" A trusted source quoted this. Just wanted you to confirm.
@@thangsanglian7532 no I don’t think the devil ever owned me. I was in debt because of my sin, and because of my sinful flesh, Satan had influence over me, but the debt was not paid to him because he never owned me and I have never owed him anything. He controlled me: maybe. Owned me: never.
I believe too that Paul is the author of Hebrew, let me explain my theory #1, it might have been written by his followers or a record of his Preachings to the Jews from his first'ministry than at last when the recorder shows him , he added the last 13 chapter which was finished by Paul himself . #2, he may have written all the way from the beginning of his ministry just as notes or like dairy we write everyday what's ought to talk or Preach and since he was well acquainted with the Hebrew language as well the old testament , he might have finished at the last parts of his days around 70Ads , but I don't believe who says, Hebrew is written by Appollo or Barnabas etc coz it doesn't make sense, the last words ," Grace be with you ,Amen" is Paul's signature for sure , but we don't need to argue about it ,,just sharing what I believe 🤗, God bless 🙏🙏🙏
There are exactly 12 apostles, and Paul does not number among them. They cast lots and Matthias was elected 12th apostle. Revelation 21:14 :Now the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
From my theology point of view, i really believe that the real human author of the book of Hebrews is Paul the apostle and might be written by apolos and Luke..amen
Hebrews 2:3-4 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed UNTO US by them that heard him; God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will? Galatians 1:12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. This makes it clear it was not Paul, nor any of the Twelve apostles.
Since about the time of Origen, scholars have noticed that stylistically Hebrews is very different from the Pauline epistles. I do not think this could be a sermon for unconverted Jews at synagogue, because the overall message of Hebrews is about preservance and holding fast to the faith, not joining it for the first time.
I think it was written/preached by Jesus to mirror the Book of Deuteronomy written/preached by Moses. Possibly Jesus entrusted it to someone to reveal it when the Temple was destroyed as He predicted. Think about it. If Jesus was trying to keep his authorship out of it, He would have written in the third person, though he does break with that from time to time. Try reading it with this in mind. I think you'll be surprised.
I've published an argument for a named, non-Pauline author. If you're here, you'll likely be interested in the video ua-cam.com/video/5Ovy6CdswEI/v-deo.html. I believe a common problem on this topic is the false presumption that the evidence for any author other than Paul is likely to be too thin for a strong argument. I'm a classicist, fwiw, and a Xian and would value any helpful criticisms and feedback on the argument.
Awesome word Paul was deeply erudite in word and power…. Look at his education under the tutelage of Gamaliel which the Holy Ghost knew and used…. Actually all scripture is given by His inspiration… is He not The Greatest Author of all time
this pastor misleading the information about the authors of the gospels. first it all nobody knows who wrote the gospels. they speak " according to Matthews, according to Mark, and according to Luke, and last according to John. this doesn't mean they did write the gospels. also, Mark and Luke were not disciples of Jesus. how come?? perhaps invention as I assume ???
Church fathers who knew the writers testify who the authors for example Polycarp wrote about John being the writer of John Gospel and 1 John because he personally knew John. Mark was a Diciple of Peter, Luke was a disciple of Paul and knew Mary personally and Mathew was a tax man so he would have known Greek.
Hebrews 13:23-25 [23]Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you. [24]Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you. [25]Grace be with you all. Amen. (Written to the Hebrews from Italy, by Timothy.) Timothy was Paul's good friend. Hence 1 and 2 Timothy. Who else would be saying "I will see you" other than our brother Paul?
I think Apollos was the human author of Hebrews for these reasons:
1. The Greek in Hebrews is superior to that of Pauline.
2. The author of Hebrews quoted excusively from the Septuagint. Apollos was an Alexandrian Jew (Acts 18:24) and most likely had the access to the Library of Alexandria.
3. According to Luke, Apollos was an eloquent man and competent in the Scriptures (Acts 18:24). The admiration toward these qualities was perhaps the reason why some Corinthians said they are Apollos' followers. Again, the author of Hebrews was shown to be very skillful in exegeting the OT passages, more skillful than any other NT human authors.
4. Apollos was an apologist (Acts 18:28) and Hebrews is all about apologetics.
5. 1 Cor. 16:12 tells us that Paul urged Apollos to visit Corinth again which Apollos declined. I think that was probably because Apollos did not want further division among the Corinthians before Paul's epistle had the time to resolve the issue so he chose not to visit the Corinthians. That, in my opinion, could also be the reason why Apollos did not tell the Hebrews who the human author of the espitle was, as he wanted them to focus on the content rather than the person who wrote to them. This is if he was the human author of Hebrews.
6. My response to the arugment saying that Apollos wasn't one of the original apostles is that, canonicity was never determined by whether or not the human authors were the original apostles but whether the content is apostolic.Therefore, if the writing of Mark and Luke were accepted as canon because of their associations with the original apostles, Heb. 2:3 should be convincing enough for us to put Apollos in the same rank as Mark and Luke. Also, the fact that the human author of Hebrews addressed Timothy as "our brother" in Heb. 13:23 means he was in the inner circle of Paul. Chronologically, the last we read about Apollos was in Titus 3, he was still a gospel partner of Paul after the event of 1 Conrinthians and was not among the names that deserted Paul in 2 Tim. 4 and surely Hebrews came after both Titus and 2 Timothy chronogically.
Apollos is clearly the author of Hebrews, it makes perfect sense. Thank you for your detailed reply. I love the point why Apollos decided to be anonymous…wow.
Can’t agree more
To me the book of Hebrews reads way different than any letter of Paul. It seems like someone else is writing it
Barnabus, A Levite.
Paul always endorsed his own writings, and Paul gave no salutation.
how come?? the New Testament were written in Greek?? then you the book called 'Hebrew' Actually the language of the Christians was Hebrew it is misleading ??
Paul wrote it as a sermon not as an epistle . Also Luke was his amanuenses “scribe” during his imprisonment in Rome. Go to the orthodoxy Christian’s for this answer they have much more insight to guide you on this.
Great video! I’m almost certain that it wasn’t Paul who wrote Hebrews. I could very well be wrong, but here are the reasons:
1. The writer(s) of Hebrews mentions that the Gospel was “confirmed unto us by them that heard Him”... stating that the author had heard the Gospel from the original apostles or those who had heard Messiah’s teachings. (Hebrews 2:3)
Paul wouldn’t say something like that honestly. Paul mentions that he did not receive his teachings of the Gospel from any man... nor the apostles, but by direct revelation. (Galatians 1:11-12,17)
2. The writer of Hebrews left no salutation or greeting in the book as Paul would.
I could be completely wrong but that’s what I lean toward. 😊
Great point on Hebrews 2:3. A verse I had not considered
I’ve always considered Paul the writer and that he wrote it as a book of literature not a letter. When you read a nonfiction book, the author doesn’t write to the reader but for the reader.
Barnabus signed it anonymously in 13:22. "Word of exhortation" was his name. Acts 4:36-37. He liked to encourage believers. Also had an Epistle of Barnabus, that almost made it into the Bible, full of commandments, mentioned in Colossians 4:10.
I like your theory. Interesting possibly
It really made me upset to see some satanic rock and roll people doing small miracles in a dorm room at college and I saw this as a Christian and yet I can't find believers who actually know God well enough to ask Him simple questions. So the phony Christians can't conjer up a weeble to wobble from God but the demoniacs can make ashtrays slide across tables and other perverted crap. So you can find out who wrote Hebrews, IF you can find a real Christian. Ask some reborn children to pray and ask God about it and to write it down what they hear. Guess what........the kids can find out because only Childlike faith turns on God. Adults with scientific minds put God to sleep. Boring.......no faith there. How many believing unbelievers can't hear God and claim "my sheep hear my voice". A two way prayer life.......gets you a real bible education. You start it off with, hold up your bible and ask God to show you what He meant when He had it written, because its his book not mine.
My theory that Apollos wrote *HEBREWS* :
1. Paul turned to the Gentiles (Acts 18:26).
2. Apollos "mightily convinced the Jews" (Acts 18:28).
3. HEBREWS is canonically behind Paul's writings.
4. Hebrews not signed (2 Thessalonians 3:17). Probably felt unworthy to be ranked among the apostles since he never saw Jesus personally.
5. Apollos identified with church pillars (1 Corinthians 1:12).
6. Led to Christ by others, unlike Paul (ch. 2:3).
7. The writer quotes only from the *LXX* , which was put together in Alexandria, Egypt; Apollos' hometown (Acts 18:24).
8. The *NT* was written by the "apostles *or* their close associates" (Stephen Miller/COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE BIBLE p. 299). Apollos was a close associate of Paul.
9. Hebrews 13:22 states: "l have written a letter unto you in *few* words"--13 chapters--in contrast with Galatians 6:11, which Paul says was a "large letter"--only 6 chapters.
10. HEBREWS several times referred to Jesus as "this Man" (ch. 7:24); something Paul would not likely say.
11. Paul's letters were often choppy; going from subject to subject. HEBREWS flows with continuity.
12. The author is most likely educated since the tone of this book is exuberantly verbose. Apollos was an educated and "eloquent man" (Acts 18:24).
6:30:No, Paul did not write: The Book of Hebrews for in the book Timothy is reference as a worker, and Paul always referenced Timothy as his son.
and also, the book of Hebrews condemns people who've had full knowledge of Christ and returned to the old ways. It condemns them while they're actually still alive giving no hope to so call backsliders when Christ did not condemn them considering the story of the prodigal son.
The contents of Hebrews is powerful. I personally believe the writings of Hebrews is a little better than Paul's writing style. Hebrews, to me, is more clear, and better at expressing a point. This is an easy one for me, I focus on the contents, and really place little importance on authorship. The contents of Hebrews is biblically focused, specifically the OT, that we can agree on. It provides one of the best transition points from OT to NT. There is much to learn in Hebrews, and that's what I focus on. There were some interesting points brought up in this video, and I am always willing to hear, and learn, from the views of others. Thanks for the post.
It would be a little confusing if Timothy was the author. Heb. 13:23 refers to "our brother" Timothy being released. While Paul does refer to Timothy as "my true son in the faith", he also refers to him as "our brother" several times (Col. 1:1, Phil. 1:1, 1 Th. 3:2) so that seems consistent. You did touch on some good points in the video, thank you. I believe that the earliest suggestion for authorship is from Tertullian, who named Barnabas as the writer of a letter to the Hebrews. Personally, while I am open to Paul/Luke as author, I have always believed it was Barnabas who actually wrote it. It definitely reads more like a sermon than an epistle, as you said.
Wonderful video! I always thought Paul wrote hebrews. But it was awesome to hear you reason it out.
Thank You!!
I still am in camp, IDK.
But it's a beautiful book ❤️🔥🙏
Beautiful video❤️
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Great video and I really love this but I only have one issue (haven't read the entirety of Hebrews yet; actually doing an indepth study on Luke): Hebrews 13:22 says that this letter was written.
"And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words."
Perhaps you can explain this detail friend. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you
Excellent point. The theory would be that the writer of Paul's sermon added a personal note at the end as chapter 13 is directed at the reader as opposed to the rest of the book which is simply declaring truth. The "letter in a few words" if I'm right, would be the concluding note that is chapter 13.
Very interesting, Thank you so much!!!
God bless you for the video bro
Very good.
I can't remember specifically right now as I comment but I had heard other good reasons for Paul's finger print on Hebrews.
To To GOD Be The Glory!!!!GOD Bless Us All Saints All Over The Whole World Ephesians 1:13☝☝☝☝
The sermon theory is very interesting and plausible.
great video and wonderful compilation of details and supporting passages. Heb 2:3 is also a passage that *may* dissuade me from the "Paul" camp, but I have also wondered if it was a sermon given by Paul and transcribed by Luke.
This might lend support to why the level of Greek is different in Hebrews vs the other Pauline letters.
Also, it is my understanding that the author of Hebrews always refers to the Greek Septuagint, whereas Paul's letters always refer directly to the Hebrew OT. If that is true, then it may lend support to the authorship of Apollos, who scripture tells us was Jewish, had a mastery level of the OT, and was an eloquent orator ... and hailed from Alexandria, Egypt - the exact place the Greek Septuagint had been translated. That is my bifurcated "vote": either a sermon given by Paul and transcribed and translated by Luke, or, an epistle written by Apollos.
Every epistle was written with the clear intention to settle some question.
It is clear that the Hebrew letter is addressing the question:
How can we[Hebrew people know categorically that the worship of Jesus Christ is consistent with scripture?]
You can see its argument is to the religious but devoted Hebrew mind who does not want to base his faith in faith nor experience but firmly in the cencepts of the Torah.
It's the sum of all things.
Nowhere in scripture is any of the apostles credited with making the conclusive arguments as Paul.
All of them were ready to teach Christ pandering to Hebrew sentiments and prejudice from the beginning. To which there are numerous examples.
The tone of this letter is someone who has gone pass Hebrew sentimentality and see things as they really are in Christ Jesus and not afraid to draw the Hebrew religion to it's final conclusion.
Context in 6 and 10 about losing your salvation is not Pauline. Once saved, always saved. So says me.
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@4:17...This statement Jesus made to His disciples applied to every future believer. Jesus' instruction to the apostles was not "for these alone, but for them *also* which shall believe on Me through their word" (John 17:20).
I, for what ever reason feel,that and a group(Timothy,Luke,Mark,etc.)wrote the book of Hebrews.The writer says,we can't explain everything now.Heb.9v5.If if was Peter,who was the we,that he was referring to.
I was like, oh yeah, It was Apollos . . .
Oh, it was Peter . . .
I'm gonna wait until the end to see what he really thinks . . .
Paul. Lol
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@@TheBibleExplained I'm a pastor, great explanation. I do not agree with any theory outside of Jewish and relation to apostles. Very good.
I have alway assume Paul was the author
Hebrews 10:26. If you know the truth and then sin, there's no sacrafice.
What does this mean? It goes on to say that knowing you sinned you will live the rest of your life knowing you're going to the firey furnace of hell
Paul preached grace alone and being sealed with the Holy Spirit upon believing in the death, burial resurrection of Jesus being the only way to be saved. What you say goes against that
wow! really insightful
Great resource again brother. How do you attain such wisdom and resources, I wish too to be wise. Prayers aside how do I attain wisdom like you and many other bible believers that could find truths. If you could answer me using the bible thatd be great thanks
That's a great question and I'm not sure that I'm necessarily the best one to answer it but here's what I would say:
#1: Pray. Ask God for wisdom from His Word.
#2: Read and study Scripture in a thoughtful, careful manner with a critical mind, trying your best to be aware of your own biases and presuppositions as you do so.
#3: listen to/read the commentaries of others who teach Scripture carefully, thoughtfully, and critically, and try to keep in mind their bias and presuppositions as you listen to them.
@@TheBibleExplained yes as a baby Christian I always ponder on how God has guided Christians like you who can eat the meat of the word and mature walk with spirit. I see all of those based on the wisdom you show and the way and the truth you showed. You and a lot more encourage me, I pray you don't backslide and bear a bad testimony so that God can be glorified at max lol
Thanks for a great insight. I still believe that their is a possibility that the book of Hebrews was written by St. Barnabas. He and apostle Paul were set apart by the Holy Spirit and they worked together. The separated temporarily and rejoined again. He was full of the Holy Spirit and he was a strong encourager.
I believe The book of Hebrews was most likely done by Paul while he was imprisoned but was transcribed and written by Luke.
Why are we limiting the Holy Spirit to human ability? The author of the Bible is God. All Scripture is inspired by God. If God could put words in the mouth of people and make the Apostles speak in different languages, He could definitely make any human write in any language and in an elevated way, no?
It seems to be a Summery of the entire Bible .
Not really sure if you read Chpt 2 verse 3 ending, spoken by the Lord and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him. Paul had spoken to Christ and had the message directly given to him Gal 1:1,12. . Looks like the authors knowledge of Christ was second hand.
That is a fair point and one I've considered. This could work with a writer who is penning the words of Paul from a neutral perspective, or multiple influences in the writing (including Paul), but, you're right, it does fit well with the possibility of a writer other than Paul.
The intro to the video stated:
"Luke claimed that he was the author of Luke in the Book of Acts."
Please provide a verse that says so. I do agree that Luke wrote it, but it is not directly stated.
A larger concern:
The video stated:
"John claimed that he wrote the Gospel of John, the Epistle of 1, 2 and 3 John and Revelation" Where?
How do you know that the "John" of Revelation is "the Apostle John"?
Where did anyone named "John" claim to write the 4th Gospel and 1,2, & 3 "John"?
These are all "traditions" that you are claiming to be written in the text.
Yours is a fair critique. Luke did claim to write Luke and Acts but not by name (Acts 1:1 and Luke 1:3). He referred to himself in personal pronouns ("I") because his friend Theophilus clearly already knew his name.
John did claim to write the Revelation, but when he claimed the gospel of John and 2nd and 3rd John he claimed the books without his name ("the disciple Jesus loved" and "the elder") just like Luke did. You are absolutely correct that 1st John was not signed at all.
However, we do know that they were written by John and Luke not just from "tradition". Men who lived with or just after the apostles and knew the apostles or else knew those who knew the apostles wrote about these books and confirmed that "the disciple whom Jesus loved" was John, that the "I" was Luke, and so on.
I chose to leave out the details so we not to make this a long video about unrelated things. My point with this statement was to show that the author of Hebrews never mentions himself in name or otherwise. I have felt since I made this video that I could have worded that statement in a more accurate way. Thanks for pointing this out.
Paul would not have written that the golden alter of incense was in the holy of holies, nor would Apollos, being mighty in the Scriptures, have misplaced the holy object. The key is that the writer couldn't go into detail about THAT 'now'. Why not? The temple may have been destroyed by the time this letter was written, and the writer didn't have real knowledge of the placement, only what he must have heard about it. Hence, the mistaken placement. Tabernacle 101
This was EXCELLENT!! Thank you for sharing your great insight with the viewers! I only have one observation, at time marker 7:52 you mentioned scripture 2 Peter 2:15 instead it should be 2 Peter 3:15. Otherwise, I am grateful for your enriched knowledge of scripture! Thank you again!
JWs acknowledge Paul wrote the book of Hebrew if there was doubt they would have let us know.
I think it was inspired by Paul & generally deemed as credible. I wish it would've had a signature regardless who wrote it though.
Brother I got a question that's been bothering me and I'm asking for your opinion, Jesus paid a ransom for us but to whom was the ransom given to? Satan? God? Death?
God. We were under the wrath of God. The justice of God had to be satisfied. Jesus reconciled the love of God and the holiness of God by fulfilling the requirement of justice so that God would be just to offer us mercy!
@@TheBibleExplained trying to wrap my head around this.
So we are in debt to God for our sins. Jesus purchased us with his blood ' from' God the father, by giving his blood to the Father to satisfy our debt.
(1 Cor 7:23) So I am brought from God the father to Jesus with a price.
And me accepting this is my receipt is the holy spirit.
Am I getting it right?
@@thangsanglian7532 I think you misunderstand the usage of "debt" when used to describe our sin. When we speak of our "sin debt", we mean that we have transgressed against God, sort of like a thief who breaks into someone's property and steals something valuable. That thief owes it to the person they've wronged to make the wrong right. If they damaged anything in breaking in, they must repair it, and they must return what they've stolen. In the same way we have damaged God's creation and we have stolen and used for our own selfish purposes all that God has given us to be stewards over. So we are indebted to repair and repay what we have stolen to make it right. However, we cannot possibly make it right. The debt is far more than we could ever pay. Now, in the example of the thief, God would be both the property owner whom the thief has robbed and also the judge who gives the sentence. God is just and demands that just restitution be made. We cannot make the payment and are destined for justice in hell as a result. So Christ died to satisfy the debt. He died to take our penalty for us. He gave his infinitely valuable life to , essentially, make that payment for us. Not because he bought us FROM anyone or anything, but because we owed an unpayable debt for our crimes. Jesus paid that fine (if you will) so that we can go free.
@@TheBibleExplained Ok im getting an idea of it.
So, can this be a biblical statement " Jesus bought your soul from the devil and put the holy spirit there"
A trusted source quoted this.
Just wanted you to confirm.
@@thangsanglian7532 no I don’t think the devil ever owned me. I was in debt because of my sin, and because of my sinful flesh, Satan had influence over me, but the debt was not paid to him because he never owned me and I have never owed him anything. He controlled me: maybe. Owned me: never.
I spent a great deal of time researching this. it is clear that it was written by Paul in Hebrew. I suggest reading john Owen's commentary on Hebrews.
I believe too that Paul is the author of Hebrew, let me explain my theory #1, it might have been written by his followers or a record of his Preachings to the Jews from his first'ministry than at last when the recorder shows him , he added the last 13 chapter which was finished by Paul himself . #2, he may have written all the way from the beginning of his ministry just as notes or like dairy we write everyday what's ought to talk or Preach and since he was well acquainted with the Hebrew language as well the old testament , he might have finished at the last parts of his days around 70Ads , but I don't believe who says, Hebrew is written by Appollo or Barnabas etc coz it doesn't make sense, the last words ," Grace be with you ,Amen" is Paul's signature for sure , but we don't need to argue about it ,,just sharing what I believe 🤗, God bless 🙏🙏🙏
There are exactly 12 apostles, and Paul does not number among them. They cast lots and Matthias was elected 12th apostle. Revelation 21:14 :Now the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
Paul.
I dont know who wrote it but its obvious it was not written to the new creature in Christ.
From my theology point of view, i really believe that the real human author of the book of Hebrews is Paul the apostle and might be written by apolos and Luke..amen
I think it is Paul
Hebrews 2:3-4 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed UNTO US by them that heard him;
God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?
Galatians 1:12
For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.
This makes it clear it was not Paul, nor any of the Twelve apostles.
I think Jesus wrote it after He was resurrected but that’s just an idea.
Since about the time of Origen, scholars have noticed that stylistically Hebrews is very different from the Pauline epistles. I do not think this could be a sermon for unconverted Jews at synagogue, because the overall message of Hebrews is about preservance and holding fast to the faith, not joining it for the first time.
I think it was written/preached by Jesus to mirror the Book of Deuteronomy written/preached by Moses. Possibly Jesus entrusted it to someone to reveal it when the Temple was destroyed as He predicted. Think about it. If Jesus was trying to keep his authorship out of it, He would have written in the third person, though he does break with that from time to time. Try reading it with this in mind. I think you'll be surprised.
I've published an argument for a named, non-Pauline author. If you're here, you'll likely be interested in the video ua-cam.com/video/5Ovy6CdswEI/v-deo.html. I believe a common problem on this topic is the false presumption that the evidence for any author other than Paul is likely to be too thin for a strong argument. I'm a classicist, fwiw, and a Xian and would value any helpful criticisms and feedback on the argument.
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Paul was deeply erudite in word and power…. Look at his education under the tutelage of Gamaliel which the Holy Ghost knew and used…. Actually all scripture is given by His inspiration… is He not The Greatest Author of all time
Abanon the writer
Yoko Ono wrote Hebrewes
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Maybe... Maybe.... Maybe... Maybe not!
this pastor misleading the information about the authors of the gospels. first it all nobody knows who wrote the gospels. they speak " according to Matthews, according to Mark, and according to Luke, and last according to John. this doesn't mean they did write the gospels. also, Mark and Luke were not disciples of Jesus. how come?? perhaps invention as I assume ???
Church fathers who knew the writers testify who the authors for example Polycarp wrote about John being the writer of John Gospel and 1 John because he personally knew John. Mark was a Diciple of Peter, Luke was a disciple of Paul and knew Mary personally and Mathew was a tax man so he would have known Greek.
Alot of maybe's! Not good enough for my salvation..hope you all don't settle for "Maybe's" as well haha
Your salvation doesn't rest on who wrote the book of Hebrews, does it?
@@TheBibleExplained it actually does, how am I supposed to believe a writer who doesn't even want to take credit....
@@TheBibleExplained but we all know it's Apollo right.....right....and if that's the case definitely no to that religion...
Hebrews 13:23-25
[23]Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.
[24]Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.
[25]Grace be with you all. Amen. (Written to the Hebrews from Italy, by Timothy.)
Timothy was Paul's good friend. Hence 1 and 2 Timothy. Who else would be saying "I will see you" other than our brother Paul?
I'd say it's written by james
Where are u getting this Paul did NOT write Hebrews it is most likely a priest of this time