Anyone who wants forgiveness of sin can find access by placing a repentant faith in the completed work of Christ. Christ’s sacrifice was God’s final… Read More »Hebrews 10:11-18 – Perfect Standing before God
It was God who provided the sacrifice and not man. The quotation used in this section of Hebrews 10 is from Psalm 40:6–8, and it… Read More »Hebrews 10:5-10 – Jesus completely fulfilled the will of God
The tenth chapter of Hebrews emphasizes the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ, in contrast with the imperfect sacrifices that were offered under the Old Covenant.… Read More »Hebrews 10:1-4 – A Reminder of Sins Every Year
Brief Outline: chapter nine draws comparisons and contrasts between the Levitical ritual and the priestly work of Christ. The rituals of the old covenant were… Read More »Hebrews Chapter 9 Overview
Jesus’ sacrifice never needs repetition. Verses 15–22 show that the old covenant demanded the use of blood for purification. Earthly things needed purification by external… Read More »Hebrews 9:23-28 – The superiority and permanence of Christ’s sacrifice
Death is necessary to validate the new covenant. The author has made it clear that Christ’s death has instituted a better covenant (vv. 11–15) which… Read More »Hebrews 9:15-22 – Eternal Redemption through the Blood of Christ
To set the context, let’s remember in 9:1-10, the author talks about a superior sanctuary. Now this superior sanctuary is kind of backwards and forwards.… Read More »Hebrews 9:11-14 – Christ cleanses our sins
In verses 6-10 the service of the Tabernacle is discussed. Every morning and evening the priests entered the holy place to burn incense on the… Read More »Hebrews 9:6-10 – The Ineffective Ceremonies
The Christian is a citizen of two worlds, the earthly and the heavenly. We must render to Caesar (or the government) the things that are… Read More »Hebrews 9:1-5 – The Furniture of the Tabernacle
High level review: Chapter 7 of Hebrews emphasizes the prayers and perfect character of Jesus our High Priest. Chapter 8 summarizes the significance of these… Read More »Hebrews 8 Chapter Summary