Hebrews: Verse by Verse

by William R. Newell

Publisher:

Moody

, 1947

Overview

In Hebrews: Verse by Verse, author William R. Newell’s main focus is Christ’s superiority. This comprehensive, practical, and devotional commentary focuses on the contexts surrounding Hebrews. It’s packed with technical footnotes and includes eight appendixes covering topics like baptism, the church’s nature, the three elements of divine forgiveness, Hebrew’s authorship, and the Lord’s second coming.

With the Logos version, you have the unique ability to cross-reference this volume with other commentaries on Hebrews, comparing Newell’s research and scholarship with that of other commentators—both contemporary and classic. His Scripture citations are hyperlinked to your favorite Bible translation, giving you instant access to each mention of Scripture throughout this volume.

Key Features

• Provides a practical and devotional commentary on Hebrews
• Contains technical footnotes on historical background and passages’ critical contexts
• Includes eight appendixes

Contents

Top Highlights

“ They mean, in view of Him, through His direct action, with respect to His honor and glory!)*” (Page 10)

“But the fundamental truth set forth in Hebrews is that Christ Himself, the Son of God, is God’s message, His voice to us.” (Page 4)

“In the silent depths of our hearts we either hearken to God speaking in this Son, and respond to God’s invitation to enter in boldly, by the blood of Jesus, to the throne of grace, in a life of faith and praise and worship; or, we ‘neglect’, ‘drift away’, and finally ‘refuse’—what? The voice of God Himself, speaking to us in His Son!” (Page 5)

“The term ‘effulgence,’ used in verse 3, presents the Son as the Person of the Deity in and by Whom the glory of that Deity is manifested.” (Page 11)

“repeat, Christ does not speak in the book of Hebrews. He, Himself, is God’s message to us here!” (Page 4)

Praise for the Print Edition

‘The object of Hebrews is to set forth Christ. . . . Christ the Son of God, the Son of Man, the Great High Priest in heaven.’ Having identified the focus of his commentary in the foreword, William R. Newell consistently traces the Christological theme throughout the book . . . While Newell’s method is scholarly and analytical, his exposition of the text is practical and devotional. Helpful comments on both the Greek and English texts illuminate the flow of thought while ample footnotes provide valuable discussions on the historical background and critical context of individual passages. . . . A popular commentary preachers will find helpful.

—Cyril J. Barber, emeritus pastor, Plymouth Church, Whittier, CA

The student will find this a helpful volume on the English text much like Newell’s valuable work on Romans.

—Jim Rosscup, faculty associate, The Master’s Seminary, Sun Valley, CA

Product Details

• Title: Hebrews: Verse by Verse
• Author: William R. Newell
• Publisher: Moody Press
• Publication Date: 1947
• Pages: 494

About William R. Newell

William R. Newell (1868–1956) studied at Princeton and Oberlin seminaries. He served as pastor of Bethesda Congregational Church in Chicago and assistant superintendent of Moody Bible Institute under R. A. Torrey. He is most recognized for his commentaries, including Romans: Verse by Verse and The Book of Revelation.