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 ]