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One Sacrifice, Once for All
Commentators unanimously stress that Christ's death was a 'one offering.' Unlike the Old Testament system, which required endless, repeated animal sacrifices, Christ's single act on the cross was so complete and powerful that it never needs to be repeated. It accomplished what the old system never could: providing a permanent and sufficient solution for sin for all time.
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Hebrews
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18th Century
Theologian
For by one offering. By offering himself once on the cross. The Jewish priest offered his sacrifices often, and still they did not prove e…
He hath perfected (τετελειωκεν). Perfect active indicative of τελειοω. He has done what the old sacrifices failed to do (verse 1).…
19th Century
Bishop
No repetition of His offering is needed, for by one offering He has brought all to “perfection,” and that “for ever.” In Hebrews 7:11 we have read …
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19th Century
Preacher
From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool. For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.…
“Because” introduces the reason for the statement in v.13. Again the writer emphasizes that Christ has offered “one” offering that perfects the sai…
17th Century
Pastor
For by one offering
The same as before; himself, body and soul; this is a reason why he is set down, and will contin…
17th Century
Minister
Under the new covenant, or gospel dispensation, full and final pardon can be obtained. This makes a vast difference between the new covenant and th…