The Bible Douay-Rheims Book 65: Hebrews

The letter opens with a powerful introduction that declares the preeminence of Christ who is described as the Son of God and the radiance of God’s glory. The author asserts that Jesus is superior to angels and Moses establishing His divine authority. The first few chapters caution against neglecting salvation and encourage the readers to remain steadfast in their faith despite hardships. The author emphasizes the importance of faith using examples from the Old Testament such as Abraham and the Israelites to illustrate the faithfulness of God and the rewards of perseverance. As the epistle progresses the author explains the significance of Christ’s sacrificial death and His role as the perfect high priest who offers Himself as atonement for sin. This new covenant is portrayed as superior to the old covenant bringing access to God and enabling believers to approach the throne of grace with confidence. The author also provides practical exhortations on Christian living encouraging the recipients to remain committed to their faith support one another and engage in acts of love and good works.