John Calvin Commentary Hebrews 7:25

"Wherefore also he is able to save to the uttermost them that draw near unto God through him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them." — Hebrews 7:25 (ASV)

Wherefore he is able to save, etc. This is the fruit of an eternal priesthood, namely our salvation, if indeed we gather this fruit by faith as we should. For where death or change exists, you will seek salvation there in vain; therefore, those who cling to the ancient priesthood can never attain salvation.

When He says, them that come unto God, or who approach God, by this phrase He identifies the faithful who alone enjoy the salvation procured by Christ; but at the same time, He also indicates what faith should focus on in a mediator. The chief good of man is to be united to his God, with whom is the fountain of life and of all blessings; but their own unworthiness drives all away from any access to Him. Therefore, the unique role of a mediator is to bring us help in this regard and to stretch out His hand to us to lead us to heaven.

He always alludes to the ancient shadows of the Law. For although the high priest carried the names of the twelve tribes on his shoulders and symbols on his breast, he alone entered the sanctuary, while the people stood in the court. But now, by relying on Christ the Mediator, we enter by faith into heaven, for there is no longer any intervening veil; instead, God appears to us openly and lovingly invites us to direct access.

Seeing he ever liveth, etc. What a pledge this is, and how great His love toward us! Christ lives for us, not for Himself! That He was received into blessed immortality to reign in heaven has taken place, as the Apostle declares, for our sake. Therefore, the life, the kingdom, and the glory of Christ are all destined for our salvation as their purpose. Nor does Christ have anything that may not be applied to our benefit, for He has been given to us by the Father once for all on this condition: that all that is His should be ours.

At the same time, what Christ is doing teaches us that He is performing His office as a priest; for it belongs to a priest to intercede for the people, so that they may obtain favor with God. This is what Christ is always doing, for it was for this purpose that He rose again from the dead. Therefore, by right, because of His continual intercession, He claims for Himself the office of the priesthood.