A particularly skewed look at a very difficult letter. There are no signs of careful exegesis here, as MacArthur not only goes for quick answers to tough questions (MacArthur suggests the author of Hebrews must be switching audiences even though there is no internal evidence for this) and makes sloppy mistakes (MacArthur highlights six warnings for believers, even though four are in sections he later identifies as directed towards a different audience). In short, MacArthur’s interpretation of Hebrews allows for little grace, instead preferring an interpretation that encourages people to focus on their good works instead of the sovereignty of God’s Word—the opposite of what the author of Hebrews intended. The best example can be found in MacArthur's summary of chapter three where he suggest that the rest the author speaks of can only be found in rigorous self-discipline and examination and Pharisaical way of following the Law--the very thing New Testament writers, like the author of Hebrews, is trying to liberate Christians from.

The word study is helpful, though. ( )