Hebrews 7:25

SALVATION

‘Wherefore He is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him, seeing He ever liveth to make intercession For them.’

Hebrews 7:25

Christ is the true High Priest, and salvation is His prerogative.

I. Its subjects.—Whom is Jesus Christ able to save? Probably we have all thought of this text as applying to the unconverted. That is true—it is most true; but it is not the primary truth of the text. Mark the expression ‘them that come.’ In chapter Hebrews 10:1 we find that ‘comers’ are worshippers. The sacrifices of the law could never make ‘the comers’ thereunto perfect. Why? Because ‘the worshippers once purged [comers and worshippers are identified] would have had no more conscience of sins.’ Yes, worshippers are comers. The true believer is always coming. ‘To whom coming?’ Salvation is needed for saints as well as sinners.

II. Its extent.—To the uttermost.

(a) To the uttermost depth of human need.

(b) To the uttermost height of the Divine promises.

(c) To the latest hour of life.

III. Its author.—The main point in Christ’s priesthood, the great reason for his ability to save, lies in—

(a) The place in which He ministers.

(b) The perpetuity of His office.

(c) The preciousness of His Blood.

—Rev. E. W. Moore.

Illustration

‘There is a story told of Alexander the Great that, when the fancy took him, he would order a burning lamp to be set down without the walls of the city he was besieging. Then he would offer mercy to the besieged if they surrendered before the lamp went out. Was this the origin of the familiar lines—

While the lamp holds out to burn

The vilest sinner may return?

I know not, but I know that a greater King than Alexander pledges His mercy to the last dying gleam of our life’s flickering flame.’