Hebrews, meaning “passengers,” mentions no writer, though the writer was probably Paul. It begins with God and shows the New Testament revelation to be consistent with, and yet in great contrast to, that of the Old Testament. Indeed, prophecies, types and typical persons are seen to have their marvelous fulfillment in God now speaking from heaven in the person of His Son, the Creator and Upholder of all things. His eternal Godhead and His true humanity are clearly and carefully declared. He supersedes every Old Testament partial revelation of the mind of God.

The Lord’s great work of redemption is seen in its eternal value before God. He is seen as having entered into heaven itself, establishing a heavenly and eternal inheritance for every redeemed person—a contrast to the earthly hope of Israel. He is the Great High Priest, passed through the heavens, by whom we approach and worship God, and who sustains and sympathizes with His saints in all their present needs.

Thus the believer is seen as on earth, but possessing a heavenly hope. He is in a real sense a passenger through an adverse world. All religion of earthly character—even Judaism, previously established by God—is seen as a “camp” hostile to the glory of this heavenly revelation. The believer is then called on to go forth to the Lord Jesus “outside the camp” (13:13).

Hebrews is a book precious for its clear lines of demarcation regarding the Christian’s faith, walk, and worship.