Hebrews 9:13
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Redemption through His Blood
12He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption.13For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean, 14how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!
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- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh - Answers the end proposed by the law; namely, to remove legal disabilities and punishments, having the body and its interests particularly in view, though adumbrating or typifying the soul and its concerns.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
PROOF OF AND ENLARGEMENT ON, THE "ETERNAL REDEMPTION" MENTIONED IN Heb 9:12. (Heb. 9:13-28) if--as we know is the case; so the Greek indicative means. Argument from the less to the greater. If the blood of mere brutes could purify in any, however small a degree, how much more shall inward purification, and complete and eternal salvation, be wrought by the blood of Christ, in whom dwelt all the fulness of the Godhead? ashes of an heifer-- (Num 19:16-18). The type is full of comfort for us. The water of separation, made of the ashes of the red heifer, was the provision for removing ceremonial defilement whenever incurred by contact with the dead. As she was slain without the camp, so Christ (compare Heb 13:11; Num 19:3-4). The ashes were laid by for constant use; so the continually cleansing effects of Christ's blood, once for all shed. In our wilderness journey we are continually contracting defilement by contact with the spiritually dead, and with dead works, and need therefore continual application to the antitypical life-giving cleansing blood of Christ, whereby we are afresh restored to peace and living communion with God in the heavenly holy place. the unclean--Greek, "those defiled" on any particular occasion. purifying--Greek, "purity." the flesh--Their effect in themselves extended no further. The law had a carnal and a spiritual aspect; carnal, as an instrument of the Hebrew polity, God, their King, accepting, in minor offenses, expiatory victims instead of the sinner, otherwise doomed to death; spiritual, as the shadow of good things to come (Heb 10:1). The spiritual Israelite derived, in partaking of these legal rights, spiritual blessings not flowing from them, but from the great antitype. Ceremonial sacrifices released from temporal penalties and ceremonial disqualifications; Christ's sacrifice releases from everlasting penalties (Heb 9:12), and moral impurities on the conscience disqualifying from access to God (Heb 9:14). The purification of the flesh (the mere outward man) was by "sprinkling"; the washing followed by inseparable connection (Num 19:19). So justification is followed by renewing.
John Gill Bible Commentary
For if the blood of bulls and of goats,.... Shed either on the day of atonement, or at any other time: the former of thee, Pausanias (y) relates, was drank by certain priestesses among the Grecians, whereby they were tried, whether they spoke truth or no if not, they were immediately punished; and the latter, he says (z), will dissolve an adamant stone; but neither of them can purge from sin: and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean; the apostle refers to the red heifer, Num 19:1 which being burnt, its ashes were gathered up and put into a vessel, and water poured upon them, which was sprinkled with a bunch of hyssop on unclean persons; the ashes and the water mixed together made the water of separation, or of sprinkling; for so it is called by the Septuagint, "the water of sprinkling", and in the Targum in a following citation: this was the purification for sin, though it only sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh; the body, or only in an external and typical way, but did not really sanctify the heart, or purify and cleanse the soul from sin. The Jews say, that the waters of purification for sin were not waters of purification for sin, without the ashes (a); and to this the Targumist, on Eze 36:25 and on Zac 13:1 refers, paraphrasing both texts thus; "I will forgive their sins as they are cleansed with the water of sprinkling, and with the ashes of the heifer, which is a purification for sin.'' (y) Achaica, sive l. 7. p. 450. (z) Arcadica, sive l. 8. p. 485. (a) Misn. Temura, c. 1. sect. 5. Maimon. & Bartenora in ib.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
9:13 The ashes of a heifer were used with water to cleanse people’s bodies from ceremonial impurity (see Num 19).
Hebrews 9:13
Redemption through His Blood
12He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption.13For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean, 14how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!
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How Much Can You Lose Without Losing Your Faith
By Leonard Ravenhill3.9K52:36FaithROM 14:12HEB 9:13In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the impending judgment of God upon the world. He believes that this judgment will encompass all of human history, from the first man Adam to the last person before the dissolution of the heavens and the earth. The preacher refers to biblical passages that describe the fear and despair of those who realize the severity of God's anger. He also highlights the rampant sin and disobedience in society, suggesting that God would be justified in bringing judgment upon it. The sermon concludes with a call for individuals to draw closer to God and seek His glory rather than pursuing worldly ambitions.
Charlotte Seminar 5-26-00 Pm
By George Warnock2.5K1:06:27Seminar1CO 2:9HEB 9:13In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of wisdom and instruction for kings and judges. He urges them to serve the Lord with fear and rejoice with trembling. The preacher also highlights the significance of following Jesus and putting trust in Him. He mentions the power of the blood of Christ in purging our conscience and enabling us to serve the living God. Additionally, the preacher discusses the role of light confronting darkness and love confronting hate, ultimately leading to the cross. He reminds believers that Jesus, as the Lamb that was slain, has defeated the Prince of Darkness and rules over all governments from heaven.
The Superiority of Christ's Sacrifice Over Those of the Law
By Robert Murray M'Cheyne0The Sacrifice of ChristCleansing of ConscienceHEB 9:13Robert Murray M'Cheyne emphasizes the superiority of Christ's sacrifice over the Old Testament sacrifices, illustrating that while the blood of bulls and goats could only ceremonially cleanse, Christ's sacrifice purges the conscience and enables true service to God. He explains that Christ, as both the high priest and the offering, provided a perfect and eternal redemption through His own blood, which was offered without spot. M'Cheyne highlights the significance of the Holy Spirit's role in this offering, underscoring the depth of God's love and the necessity of a cleansed conscience for genuine worship and service to the living God.
Repentance From Dead Works
By Harry Ironside0Faith in ChristRepentanceISA 64:6JER 17:9JHN 14:6ACT 24:15ROM 3:19ROM 10:3GAL 3:11PHP 3:4HEB 6:1HEB 9:13Harry Ironside emphasizes the critical nature of 'repentance from dead works' in the Christian faith, contrasting it with the futile attempts of legalism to achieve righteousness. He explains that dead works refer to the efforts of individuals to earn salvation through their own actions, which are ultimately ineffective due to humanity's sinful nature. Ironside highlights that true repentance involves a complete change of mind, turning away from self-reliance and towards faith in Jesus Christ for salvation. He illustrates this with biblical examples and stresses that salvation has always been through faith, not works, as seen in the lives of figures like Abraham and David. The sermon concludes with the assurance that true life and good works flow from a relationship with Christ, not from human effort.
Atonement Through the Blood of Jesus
By Billy Sunday0AtonementRedemptionHEB 9:13Billy Sunday emphasizes the significance of the atoning blood of Jesus Christ, arguing that it surpasses the old sacrificial system of animals and is central to redemption. He illustrates the necessity of Christ's sacrifice for the cleansing of sin and the restoration of a sinner's relationship with God. Sunday passionately defends the doctrine of atonement against skepticism, asserting that without the blood of Jesus, Christianity loses its meaning. He highlights the reality of sin and the suffering it causes, both for the guilty and the innocent, and calls for acceptance of Christ's sacrifice as the only path to salvation. Ultimately, he urges listeners to recognize the power of Jesus' blood to redeem and transform lives.
Why Should We Be Sanctified?
By Samuel Alexander Danford0DEU 30:6PSA 119:1MAT 5:8ROM 12:1EPH 5:17HEB 9:13REV 21:27Samuel Alexander Danford preaches about the will of God, emphasizing the importance of presenting ourselves as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God, and being transformed by the renewing of our minds to understand and fulfill His perfect will. He also highlights the commandments of God, urging believers to walk in holiness, love, and service to the Lord with all their hearts. The sermon further explores the promises of God, including sanctification, purification, and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon those who seek Him. It delves into the blessings sought through inspired prayer and the atonement provided by Jesus Christ, leading to redemption, sanctification, and the preparation for heaven.
Inbred Sin and Its Cure
By Bishop W. F. Mallalieu0EZK 36:252CO 7:1HEB 3:12HEB 6:1HEB 9:13HEB 12:12Bishop W. F. Mallalieu preaches about the deep desire for freedom from sin and the longing for a pure heart, emphasizing the need for God's power to break the yoke of inbred sin and set the spirit free. He highlights the importance of surrendering to Jesus, asking for a clean heart, and seeking God's perfect peace and love. The sermon delves into the doctrine of 'inbred sin' as taught by Methodist theologians, showcasing Charles Wesley's hymns that express the yearning for holiness and the struggle against the remnants of sin within believers. Bishop Mallalieu underscores the continuous need for sanctification and the journey towards perfection in Christ, drawing from John Wesley's teachings on conversion and the ongoing battle against sin in the believer's life.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh - Answers the end proposed by the law; namely, to remove legal disabilities and punishments, having the body and its interests particularly in view, though adumbrating or typifying the soul and its concerns.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
PROOF OF AND ENLARGEMENT ON, THE "ETERNAL REDEMPTION" MENTIONED IN Heb 9:12. (Heb. 9:13-28) if--as we know is the case; so the Greek indicative means. Argument from the less to the greater. If the blood of mere brutes could purify in any, however small a degree, how much more shall inward purification, and complete and eternal salvation, be wrought by the blood of Christ, in whom dwelt all the fulness of the Godhead? ashes of an heifer-- (Num 19:16-18). The type is full of comfort for us. The water of separation, made of the ashes of the red heifer, was the provision for removing ceremonial defilement whenever incurred by contact with the dead. As she was slain without the camp, so Christ (compare Heb 13:11; Num 19:3-4). The ashes were laid by for constant use; so the continually cleansing effects of Christ's blood, once for all shed. In our wilderness journey we are continually contracting defilement by contact with the spiritually dead, and with dead works, and need therefore continual application to the antitypical life-giving cleansing blood of Christ, whereby we are afresh restored to peace and living communion with God in the heavenly holy place. the unclean--Greek, "those defiled" on any particular occasion. purifying--Greek, "purity." the flesh--Their effect in themselves extended no further. The law had a carnal and a spiritual aspect; carnal, as an instrument of the Hebrew polity, God, their King, accepting, in minor offenses, expiatory victims instead of the sinner, otherwise doomed to death; spiritual, as the shadow of good things to come (Heb 10:1). The spiritual Israelite derived, in partaking of these legal rights, spiritual blessings not flowing from them, but from the great antitype. Ceremonial sacrifices released from temporal penalties and ceremonial disqualifications; Christ's sacrifice releases from everlasting penalties (Heb 9:12), and moral impurities on the conscience disqualifying from access to God (Heb 9:14). The purification of the flesh (the mere outward man) was by "sprinkling"; the washing followed by inseparable connection (Num 19:19). So justification is followed by renewing.
John Gill Bible Commentary
For if the blood of bulls and of goats,.... Shed either on the day of atonement, or at any other time: the former of thee, Pausanias (y) relates, was drank by certain priestesses among the Grecians, whereby they were tried, whether they spoke truth or no if not, they were immediately punished; and the latter, he says (z), will dissolve an adamant stone; but neither of them can purge from sin: and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean; the apostle refers to the red heifer, Num 19:1 which being burnt, its ashes were gathered up and put into a vessel, and water poured upon them, which was sprinkled with a bunch of hyssop on unclean persons; the ashes and the water mixed together made the water of separation, or of sprinkling; for so it is called by the Septuagint, "the water of sprinkling", and in the Targum in a following citation: this was the purification for sin, though it only sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh; the body, or only in an external and typical way, but did not really sanctify the heart, or purify and cleanse the soul from sin. The Jews say, that the waters of purification for sin were not waters of purification for sin, without the ashes (a); and to this the Targumist, on Eze 36:25 and on Zac 13:1 refers, paraphrasing both texts thus; "I will forgive their sins as they are cleansed with the water of sprinkling, and with the ashes of the heifer, which is a purification for sin.'' (y) Achaica, sive l. 7. p. 450. (z) Arcadica, sive l. 8. p. 485. (a) Misn. Temura, c. 1. sect. 5. Maimon. & Bartenora in ib.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
9:13 The ashes of a heifer were used with water to cleanse people’s bodies from ceremonial impurity (see Num 19).