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Problem: In chapters 5 and 7 of his book, the author of Hebrews argues that Jesus is in the high priesthood of Melchizedek.
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Problem: The author of Hebrews writes, “[Jesus] has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin” (Heb. 4:15). However, James writes, “God cannot be tempted by evil” (Jas. 1:13). Doesn’t this mean that Jesus isn’t God?
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Problem: There are a number of questions raised in studying this passage:
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Problem: The author of Hebrews writes, “Christ was faithful as a Son over His house—whose house we are, if we hold fast our confidence and the boast of our hope firm until the end” (Heb. 3:6). Later he writes, “We have become partakers of Christ, if we hold fast the beginning of our assurance firm until the end” (Heb. 3:14). Does this mean that we can lose our salvation from having a hardened heart?
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Problem: The house here is the group of believers throughout human history. The author says that Moses served in this house in verse 5, and he says that all believers are in this house of God in verse 6 (“whose house we are”). Since Moses was a member of this group, he is a part of the house, so to speak.
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Problem: The writer of Hebrews says that Christ “had to be made like His brethren in all things… For since He Himself was tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to the aid of those who are tempted” (2:17–18, nasb). Does this mean that Christ could have sinned?
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Problem: The writer of Hebrews speaks here about Christ’s coming so “that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil.” But in other places the Bible asserts that only God has the power over life and death: “I kill and I make alive” (Deut. 32:39; cf. Job 1:21).
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Problem: The author writes, “And again, ‘I will put My trust in Him.’ And again, ‘Behold, I and the children whom God has given Me’” (Heb. 2:13). This citation comes from Isaiah 8:17-18. Why does he cite it here?
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Problem: The author’s audience knew that Jesus had become human (Heb. 1:1-3; 2:3-4). Therefore, he was less than the angels—at least for a short time. This Jewish audience must have been arguing that Jesus was, therefore, less than the angels. Of course, in chapter 1, the author argues that the Messiah was greater than the angels (Heb. 1:6-14). Here he argues that even humans are greater than the angels. How does he make his case?

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Problem: The author of Hebrews writes of “the word spoken through angels” (Heb. 2:2). What does he mean by this and when did this happen?
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Problem: The author of Hebrews claims that Psalm 45:6 refers to “the Son” (Heb. 1:8). Is he twisting Scripture here?

Problem: The author of Hebrews writes, “He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high” (Heb. 1:3 ESV). Amillennial interpreters teach that this passage proves that the author of Hebrews denied a literal and physical throne for Jesus on Earth. Instead, he is sitting on a spiritual throne in heaven. In this way, he is abrogating or spiritualizing the literal OT teaching about Jesus sitting on a literal throne. Is this the case?
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Problem: The Apostle Paul seems to favor the institution of human slavery by sending a runaway slave, Onesimus, back to his owner. But slavery is unethical. It is a violation of the principles of human freedom and dignity.
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