The Skeptics' Overrated Bible on Hebrews as analyzed by Sheila Rangslinger

• 1:2 The author of Hebrews believed that he was living in the "last days." He was right. See this series.
• 1:8 JW issue, we pass.
• 1:10 God set the earth on a foundation; therefore, it must not move. See here.
• 1:11 This verse says the earth will perish, but Dt.4:40, Ps.78:69, and Ec.1:4 say it will last forever. See here.
• 2:16 This verse says Jesus is of the seed of Abraham. But how can this be if he lacked a human father as Matthew (1:18) claims. See here.
• 3:12 Every skeptic and nonbeliever has "an evil heart of unbelief." And the problem is, what?
• 6:4-6 It is impossible for fallen-away Christians to be saved. (Didn't the author know about confession or the finality of being saved?) No. See here. We pass on the JW obsession.
• 6:18 Jer.32:27 and Mt.19:26 say that nothing is impossible for God. And 1 Kg.22:22 shows that God is capable of lying. Yet Paul disagrees, saying that it is impossible for God to lie. See here.
• 7:3 Is everyone descended from Adam and Eve? See Genesis 3:20 entry.
• 8:9 Misquote of Jer.31:32. See principles here.
• 9:4 Here we are told that the ark of the covenant had a lot more in it that was reported in 1 Kg.8:9 and 2 Chr.5:10, both of which say that the ark had only Moses' tablets. From the dimensions of the ark in Ex.25:10 , Aaron's staff could hardly have fit anyway, since the ark was a box only 2.5 x 1.5 x 1.5 cubits (About 45x27x27 inches). But, hey, maybe Aaron was a little short guy, or they broke his rod into pieces, or they just crammed it all in somehow. Who knows? See here and braking it would have been just fine.
• 9:13-14, 22 God will not forgive us unless we shed the blood of some innocent creature. Still wondering if SAB eats hamburger.
• 9:26 Jesus sacrificed himself "in the end of the world." See 1:2.
• 9:27 This verse contradicts Jesus (Jn.8:51) by saying that everyone must die. See here.
• 10:4, 11 If these verses are true, then much of the Old Testament is false. No explanation as to why, so the bleck with it.
• 10:5-6 Misquote of Ps.40:6. See 8:9.
• 10:24 "Let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works." He likes it.
• 10:28-29 Those who disobeyed the Old Testament law were killed. It will be much worse for those who displease Jesus. Mere argument by outrage.
• 10:31 Try to stay away from God because " it is a fearful thing to fall into" his hands. Ditto.
• 10:37 The author of Hebrews believed that Jesus would come "in a little while, and will not tarry." See 1:2.
• 11:5 Jn.3:13 says that no one has ever ascended into heaven. but this verse says that Enoch did. See here.
• 11:6 If you don't believe the same things as the author of Hebrews, then it's impossible to please God. And the problem is, what?
• 11:9-13 In Genesis (13:15, 15:18, 17:8) and Exodus (32:13) God promises Abraham and his descendants "the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession." But here Paul admits that God's promise went unfulfilled. See here.
• 11:17 This verse says that Abraham had only one son, but Genesis (16:15) and Galatians (4:22) say he had two. See here.
• 11:27 Did Moses fear the king? This verse says he did, but Exodus (2:14-15) says he didn't. See here.
• 11:31 This verse says Rahab the harlot was saved by faith. but James (2:25) says she was saved by works (God saved her for lying.) See here.
• 11:32 This verse lists the big heroes of faith. Let's take a look at some of the things these heroes did during their lifetimes. No, let's not and say we did. Being a hero of faith does not mean being perfectly behaved all one's life, though most of what SAB lists are either falsehoods or his own problem, and are addressed in the relevant chapters.
• 12:6-8 Contrary to Proverbs (12:21, 19:23) God hurts those that he loves. And if God doesn't hurt you, they you are a bastard, not a son. Contrary to what? Proverbs. Ah.
• 12:20 God ordered animals to be "stoned, or thrust through with a dart" if they "so much as ... touch the mountain." SAB has problems with ancient purity rules. Does he like ants on his picnic table?
• 13:1 Let brotherly love continue. He likes it.
• 13:2 Be hospitable to strangers for "thereby some have entertained angels." And, what's the issue?
• 13:9 Avoid "strange doctrines." Those who do so will avoid nearly everything that the Bible teaches. Pointless smart remark by SAB who has real problems actually arguing such things other than by provinicialism.
• 13:20 Is this "God of Peace" the God of war (Ps.18:34, 144:1, Ex.15:3) who ordered the massacre of entire tribes? (1 Sam.15:2-3) Yes. See here.