26 If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left,
27 but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God.
28 Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.
29 How much more severely do you think a man deserves to be punished who has trampled the Son of God under foot, who has treated as an unholy thing the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and who has insulted the Spirit of grace?
30 For we know him who said, "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," and again, "The Lord will judge his people."
31 It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. (Heb 10:26-31 NIV)
Hello everyone. I did a personal study on these passages tonight. It took me a lot of time and effort to really dive into this one. I see these passages specifically referring to non believing Jews in Israel. Let me give you my break down word for word, and let me know what you think.
26 - If we deliberately keep on sinning - This refers to nonbelievers, not believers. Rom 6:14 NIV, 1 John 3:6 NIV, 1 John 3:9 NIV, 1 John 5:18 NIV.
26 - the knowledge of the truth - Nonbelievers are known to have the knowledge of God, the knowledge of truth Rom 1:18 NIV, Rom 1:25 NIV, Rom 1:28 NIV
26 - no sacrifice for sins is left - For starters, how can there be no sacrifice for sins left when Jesus sacrificed it all and paid the penalty for ALL sin, past, present and future Isa 53:4-6 NIV, Isa 53:10 NIV, John 1:29 NIV, Rom 4:7-8 NIV, Col 2:13-15 NIV, Heb 7:27 NIV, Heb 10:12 NIV, 1 John 2:12 NIV, Rev 1:4-5 NIV. Also, in the Mosaic Covenant the Jews would sacrifice animals on the alter as a blood covenant for the forgiveness of sins. Moses in his covenant took from the offerings half of the blood and put it in bowls and the other half he sprinkled on the altar. He read to the people the book of the covenant and once again they all responded, "All that the LORD has said we will do" (Ex.24:7). Hearing once more their pledge of obedience to the Lord, Moses sprinkled the people with the blood, saying, ‘"This is the blood of the covenant which the LORD has made with you according to all these words"’ (Ex.24:8). This was a very solemn moment in their national history, for with this sprinkling of the blood and their promise to be obedient, the covenant was ratified and they were sanctified as the people of God (Heb.9:19,20; Heb.10:29). As His people, they would be governed by Him according to the commandments and statutes that He had given to them.
27 - but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God. - This entire passage literally describes the wrath of God, but scripture says believers are not appointed to wrath Dan 12:1 NIV, Matt 24:21-22 NIV, John 3:36 NIV, 1 Thess 5:9-10 NIV, Rev 3:10 NIV. Scripture also states that believers are no longer enemies of God, rather we are His children Rom 5:10 NIV, Rom 8:31 NIV, Rom 11:28 NIV, Col 1:21-22 NIV
28 - Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy - The author here is simply using familiar language, since he is also describing the Mosaic Covenant in verse 26-27.
29 - who has trampled the Son of God under foot - This phrase works off of Daniels vision in Dan 8:13 NIV. When Daniel uses this phrase he is describing the Antichrist during the Abomination of Desolation!
29 - who has treated as an unholy thing the blood of the covenant that sanctified him - Now, why would the author here speak of the Mosaic Covenant in verse 26,27,28 and then suddenly switch covenants in one passage? That doesn't make sense. What makes sense is the author using familiar language, similar to verse 26 where he says "there is no sacrifice for sins left". Verse 26 and 29 both speak of this blood covenant that Moses used to sanctify his people. Also notice verse 29 says "who has" TWICE. Why would the author use the term "who has" to describe an antichrist term as in (nonbelievers) and then in the same passage describe the Grace covenant?
29 - and who has insulted the Spirit of grace - The term "Spirit of grace" describes the Holy Spirit, and the Holy Spirit has always been at work in Israel and with God's people, seal or no seal. Also, why would a believer in Christ ever insult the Holy Spirit? I can't find one scripture that can prove a born again believer would ever insult the Holy Spirit. The idea alone is absurd. A believer is thankful for what God has done for them! To insult God is to deny His deity, and it's impossible for a believer to stop believing in His deity because the Holy Spirit already marked the believer with God's seal.
30 - For we know him who said, "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," - This describes the wrath of God, but scripture says believers are not appointed to wrath Dan 12:1 NIV, Matt 24:21-22 NIV, John 3:36 NIV, 1 Thess 5:9-10 NIV, Rev 3:10 NIV. Scripture also states that believers are no longer enemies of God, rather we are His children Rom 5:10 NIV, Rom 8:31 NIV, Rom 11:28 NIV, Col 1:21-22 NIV
30 - "The Lord will judge his people." - HIS PEOPLE. This is speaking about Jews in Israel, non believing Jews for that matter. The book of Hebrews is a Jewish book and the audience intended is Jews here. To judge something or someone is to "condemn". And scripture clearly states that believers are no longer condemned by God Mark 16:16 NIV, John 3:18 NIV, Rom 8:1-2 NIV.
con·demn (kən-dĕm′)
tr.v. con·demned, con·demn·ing, con·demns
1. To express strong disapproval of: condemned the needless waste of food. See Synonyms at criticize.
2. To pronounce judgment against; sentence: condemned the felons to prison.
3. To judge or declare to be unfit for use or consumption, usually by official order: condemn an old building.
4. To lend credence to or provide evidence for an adverse judgment against: were condemned by their actions.
31 It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. - The word dreadful is translated "phoberos", which means fearful. Scripture clearly states however that we no longer have the spirit of fear Rom 8:15 ESV, 2 Tim 1:7 ESV, Heb 2:14-15 ESV, 1 John 4:18 ESV. This also describes the wrath of God, but scripture says believers are not appointed to wrath Dan 12:1 NIV, Matt 24:21-22 NIV, John 3:36 NIV, 1 Thess 5:9-10 NIV, Rev 3:10 NIV. Scripture also states that believers are no longer enemies of God, rather we are His children Rom 5:10 NIV, Rom 8:31 NIV, Rom 11:28 NIV, Col 1:21-22 NIV
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27 but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God.
28 Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.
29 How much more severely do you think a man deserves to be punished who has trampled the Son of God under foot, who has treated as an unholy thing the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and who has insulted the Spirit of grace?
30 For we know him who said, "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," and again, "The Lord will judge his people."
31 It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. (Heb 10:26-31 NIV)
Hello everyone. I did a personal study on these passages tonight. It took me a lot of time and effort to really dive into this one. I see these passages specifically referring to non believing Jews in Israel. Let me give you my break down word for word, and let me know what you think.
26 - If we deliberately keep on sinning - This refers to nonbelievers, not believers. Rom 6:14 NIV, 1 John 3:6 NIV, 1 John 3:9 NIV, 1 John 5:18 NIV.
26 - the knowledge of the truth - Nonbelievers are known to have the knowledge of God, the knowledge of truth Rom 1:18 NIV, Rom 1:25 NIV, Rom 1:28 NIV
26 - no sacrifice for sins is left - For starters, how can there be no sacrifice for sins left when Jesus sacrificed it all and paid the penalty for ALL sin, past, present and future Isa 53:4-6 NIV, Isa 53:10 NIV, John 1:29 NIV, Rom 4:7-8 NIV, Col 2:13-15 NIV, Heb 7:27 NIV, Heb 10:12 NIV, 1 John 2:12 NIV, Rev 1:4-5 NIV. Also, in the Mosaic Covenant the Jews would sacrifice animals on the alter as a blood covenant for the forgiveness of sins. Moses in his covenant took from the offerings half of the blood and put it in bowls and the other half he sprinkled on the altar. He read to the people the book of the covenant and once again they all responded, "All that the LORD has said we will do" (Ex.24:7). Hearing once more their pledge of obedience to the Lord, Moses sprinkled the people with the blood, saying, ‘"This is the blood of the covenant which the LORD has made with you according to all these words"’ (Ex.24:8). This was a very solemn moment in their national history, for with this sprinkling of the blood and their promise to be obedient, the covenant was ratified and they were sanctified as the people of God (Heb.9:19,20; Heb.10:29). As His people, they would be governed by Him according to the commandments and statutes that He had given to them.
27 - but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God. - This entire passage literally describes the wrath of God, but scripture says believers are not appointed to wrath Dan 12:1 NIV, Matt 24:21-22 NIV, John 3:36 NIV, 1 Thess 5:9-10 NIV, Rev 3:10 NIV. Scripture also states that believers are no longer enemies of God, rather we are His children Rom 5:10 NIV, Rom 8:31 NIV, Rom 11:28 NIV, Col 1:21-22 NIV
28 - Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy - The author here is simply using familiar language, since he is also describing the Mosaic Covenant in verse 26-27.
29 - who has trampled the Son of God under foot - This phrase works off of Daniels vision in Dan 8:13 NIV. When Daniel uses this phrase he is describing the Antichrist during the Abomination of Desolation!
29 - who has treated as an unholy thing the blood of the covenant that sanctified him - Now, why would the author here speak of the Mosaic Covenant in verse 26,27,28 and then suddenly switch covenants in one passage? That doesn't make sense. What makes sense is the author using familiar language, similar to verse 26 where he says "there is no sacrifice for sins left". Verse 26 and 29 both speak of this blood covenant that Moses used to sanctify his people. Also notice verse 29 says "who has" TWICE. Why would the author use the term "who has" to describe an antichrist term as in (nonbelievers) and then in the same passage describe the Grace covenant?
29 - and who has insulted the Spirit of grace - The term "Spirit of grace" describes the Holy Spirit, and the Holy Spirit has always been at work in Israel and with God's people, seal or no seal. Also, why would a believer in Christ ever insult the Holy Spirit? I can't find one scripture that can prove a born again believer would ever insult the Holy Spirit. The idea alone is absurd. A believer is thankful for what God has done for them! To insult God is to deny His deity, and it's impossible for a believer to stop believing in His deity because the Holy Spirit already marked the believer with God's seal.
30 - For we know him who said, "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," - This describes the wrath of God, but scripture says believers are not appointed to wrath Dan 12:1 NIV, Matt 24:21-22 NIV, John 3:36 NIV, 1 Thess 5:9-10 NIV, Rev 3:10 NIV. Scripture also states that believers are no longer enemies of God, rather we are His children Rom 5:10 NIV, Rom 8:31 NIV, Rom 11:28 NIV, Col 1:21-22 NIV
30 - "The Lord will judge his people." - HIS PEOPLE. This is speaking about Jews in Israel, non believing Jews for that matter. The book of Hebrews is a Jewish book and the audience intended is Jews here. To judge something or someone is to "condemn". And scripture clearly states that believers are no longer condemned by God Mark 16:16 NIV, John 3:18 NIV, Rom 8:1-2 NIV.
con·demn (kən-dĕm′)
tr.v. con·demned, con·demn·ing, con·demns
1. To express strong disapproval of: condemned the needless waste of food. See Synonyms at criticize.
2. To pronounce judgment against; sentence: condemned the felons to prison.
3. To judge or declare to be unfit for use or consumption, usually by official order: condemn an old building.
4. To lend credence to or provide evidence for an adverse judgment against: were condemned by their actions.
31 It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. - The word dreadful is translated "phoberos", which means fearful. Scripture clearly states however that we no longer have the spirit of fear Rom 8:15 ESV, 2 Tim 1:7 ESV, Heb 2:14-15 ESV, 1 John 4:18 ESV. This also describes the wrath of God, but scripture says believers are not appointed to wrath Dan 12:1 NIV, Matt 24:21-22 NIV, John 3:36 NIV, 1 Thess 5:9-10 NIV, Rev 3:10 NIV. Scripture also states that believers are no longer enemies of God, rather we are His children Rom 5:10 NIV, Rom 8:31 NIV, Rom 11:28 NIV, Col 1:21-22 NIV
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