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From Fear to Freedom
Commentators stress the radical change Christ brought. Under the Old Covenant, access to God's immediate presence was restricted and terrifying, limited to the high priest once a year. Now, because of Jesus's sacrifice, every believer has bold, direct, and confident access to God. This is a privilege unimaginable to even the most devout people of the Old Testament.
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Hebrews
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18th Century
Theologian
Having therefore, brethren. The apostle, in this verse, begins the exhortatory part of his epistle, which continues to its end.
He …
Having therefore (εχοντες ουν). The author now gives a second () resume of the five arguments concerning the superior priestly wor…
19th Century
Bishop
The exhortation which here begins is very similar to that of Hebrews 4:14-16. Its greater fullness and expressiveness are in accordance with the de…
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19th Century
Preacher
Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us…
The address “brothers” is affectionate, and the writer exhorts them on the basis of the saving events. “Therefore” links the exhortation with all t…
16th Century
Theologian
Having therefore, brethren, etc. He states the conclusion or the sum of his previous doctrine, to which he then fittingly adds a serious e…
17th Century
Pastor
Having therefore, brethren
As they were to the apostle, in a natural and civil sense, being Hebrews, as well as in a…
17th Century
Minister
The apostle having closed the first part of the epistle, the doctrine is applied to practical purposes. Since believers had an open way to the pres…