Jesus is the High Priest of the greater sanctuary “made without hands” foreshadowed by the Ancient Tabernacle.
Jesus is the High Priest who serves in the “True Tabernacle pitched by the Lord and not man” and foreshadowed by the religious structures and rituals of Ancient Israel. The Son of God has become our “priest forever” who ministers for us “at the right hand of the Throne of the Majesty in the Heavens” – (Hebrews 8:1-2).
Continue readingLe sacerdoce du Christ est supérieur puisqu’il repose sur sa vie de résurrection sans fin et le serment de Dieu, le prêtre selon l’ordre de Melchisédek – Psaume 110: 4.
La Lettre aux Hébreux compare la parole supérieure que Dieu a “prononcée dans Son Fils” à toutes les révélations passées, y compris celles “prononcées dans les prophètes.” Les anciennes “paroles” prophétiques étaient vraies mais partielles et préparatoires. Dieu a dévoilé Sa “parole” définitive en Jésus, qui seul “a accompli la purification des péchés” et est ainsi devenu le Souverain Sacrificateur de son peuple.
Continue readingChrist’s priesthood is superior since it rests on his endless resurrection life and God’s oath, the priest after the order of Melchizedek – Psalm 110:4.
The Letter to the Hebrews compares the superior word God has “spoken in His Son” to all past revelations, including those “spoken in the prophets.” The former prophetic “words” were true but partial and preparatory. God has unveiled His definitive “word” in Jesus, who alone “achieved the purification of sins” and thereby became the High Priest of his people.
Continue readingThe promise of the Spirit is vital to the redemption of humanity and the New Covenant of God with His people.
The New Testament connects the “Promise of the Spirit” to the “Blessings of Abraham,” the promise that God would bless the nations through the Great Patriarch. The Spirit is the gift believers receive “through the hearing of faith.” It is part of the covenant promises given to Abraham that find their fulfillment in the “New Covenant” established by the Death and Resurrection of Jesus.
Continue readingThe Good News announced by Jesus offers salvation to men and women of every nation, ethnic group, and people.
Jesus declared before his ascension to Heaven, “All authority in heaven and on earth is given to me, therefore, go and make disciples of all nations.” He then sent his disciples to announce the Good News of this salvation to the world. Following his Death and Resurrection, the Age of Salvation began in earnest.
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