Paul’s letters to the Gentile believers (Romans) and to the Jewish believers (Hebrews) both emphasize the same theme: “the righteous shall live by faith“. [Romans 1:16-17, Hebrews 10:37]
Romans | Hebrews |
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Jesus Christ is the Son of God | Jesus Christ is the Son of God and better than angels |
Judgment of God on unbelief (suppressing the truth in unrighteousness) | Judgment of God on unbelief |
Righteous through faith (Abraham) | Righteous through faith (Moses and Joshua) |
Set free through Christ’s death and resurrection | Resting [Set free] from works of the law.Perfection through the sacrifice and high priesthood of Christ |
The new covenant of grace | The better covenant of grace |
Living by the Spirit and faith | Living by the Spirit and faith |
God’s redemptive plan for the Jews | Acceptable worship: sacrifices of praise |
Exhortation to get out of legalistic Judaism |
Borrowed from KWM