The two ministries are now contrasted, in order to show that the OT
institutions were imperfect, and pointed beyond themselves to that
real access to God which we have obtained through Christ.
HEBREWS 9:1. The first covenant was associated with a system of
worship ordained by God Himself, although... [ Continue Reading ]
It is shown, in a brief digression, that the death of Christ was
necessary in order that the new covenant should come into force. An
eternal inheritance_ i.e._ an enduring fellowship with God was
promised long ago to God's people; and they could not obtain it under
the first covenant, which afforded... [ Continue Reading ]
The surpassing worth of Christ's sacrifice, as compared with those of
the first covenant, is again enforced. To cleanse the Tabernacle,
which was the earthly type of the sanctuary in heaven, the sprinkling
of blood was necessary; but the heavenly sanctuary itself had to be
cleansed with blood more p... [ Continue Reading ]