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Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 9:23-28

Perfection of Christ's atonement. In these verses the writer contrasts the incompleteness of the Mosaic sacrifices with the finality which attaches to the sacrificial work of the Lord Jesus. I. THREE GREAT CHRISTIAN DOCTRINES . These rest respectively upon three facts, viz. the death and the ascension of Christ, which are matters of history; and the second advent, which is still future. 1. Christ died as a Sacrifice for sin. ( Hebrews 9:28 ) His death was a stupendous... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 9:24

For not into holy places made with hands did Christ enter, which are figures ( ἀντίτυπα , antitypes ) of the true, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of (literally, before the face of ) God for us. This verse confirms the view that "the heavenly things" of Hebrews 9:23 denoted the heavenly regions into which Christ is entered. ἅγια at the beginning of the verse may be better translated "holy place" (as at Hebrews 9:12 and Hebrews 9:25 ) rather... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 9:24

"Heaven itself." "For Christ entered … into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us." Our text teaches— I. THAT HEAVEN ITSELF IS A LOCALITY . It is spoken of here as a place into which Christ entered. In his glorified body he entered there, and we cannot conceive of the existence of a body apart from space and place. Body cannot exist apart from place. Our Lord said to his disciples, "I go to prepare a place for you." Doubtless the blessedness of heaven is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 9:25-26

Nor yet that he should offer himself often, as the high priest entereth into the holy place every year with blood of others ( i.e. blood not his own, ἀλλοτρίῳ ) ; for then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now (probably νυνί , not νῦν , meaning "as it is ") once at the end of the ages hath he appeared (rather, been manifested , πεφανέρωται ) to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. Here (as above noted) the idea of ἐφάπαξ in ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 9:27-28

And inasmuch as it is appointed unto men once to die, and after this judgment: so the Christ also, once offered to bear the sins of many, shall appear a second time, without sin, to them that look for him, unto salvation. The Divine ordinance concerning mankind in general has its analogy in the truth concerning Christ, who was made like unto us in all things, and who represents humanity. As human life, with all its works, comes to an end in death, and only judgment fellows, so Christ's death... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 9:27-28

The two deaths, and the two appearings after death. "And as it is appointed unto men once to die," etc. The writer is still treating of the completeness of the sacrifice of our Savior. That sacrifice was offered once for all. Being perfect, it needed no repetition. And now he shows that its repetition was impossible. Notice— I. THE TWO DEATHS . The death of man, and the death of the Christ. They are mentioned together here to bring out the fact that Christ's offering of himself... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 9:28

The difference between Christ's first and second advent. I. THE FIRST ADVENT . Here Christ shares the common lot of men; he dies, and dies once for all. There is no dying and rising and dying again. He is offered as a Sacrifice once for all, to bear the sins of many. And here, of course, the death of Christ must be taken as representing the whole of his life in the flesh. His life in every hour and every faculty was vicarious. He was ever striving to show that he could neutralize... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 9:16

For where a testament is - This is the same word - διαθήκη diathēkē - which in Hebrews 8:6, is rendered “covenant.” For the general signification of the word, see note on that verse. There is so much depending, however, on the meaning of the word, not only in the interpretation of this passage, but also of other parts of the Bible, that it may be proper to explain it here more at length. The word - διαθήκη diathēkē - occurs in the New Testament thirty-three times. It is translated... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 9:17

For a testament - Such an arrangement as God enters into with man; see the remarks on Hebrews 9:16.Is of force - Is ratified, or confirmed - in the same way as a deed or compact is confirmed by affixing a seal.After men are dead - ἐπὶ νεκροῖς epi nekrois. “Over the dead.” That is, in accordance with the view given above, after the animal is dead; or over the body of the animal slain for sacrifice, and to confirm the covenant. “For a covenant is completed or confirmed over dead sacrifices,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 9:18

Whereupon - Ὅθεν Hothen - “Whence.” Or since this is a settled principle, or an indisputable fact, it occurred in accordance with this, that the first covenant was confirmed by the shedding of blood. The admitted principle which the apostle had stated, that the death of the victim was necessary to confirm the covenant, was the “reason” why the first covenant was ratified with blood. If there were any doubt about the correctness of the interpretation given above, that Hebrews 9:16-17, refer to... read more

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