10:17-18 How are we to understand this passage of scripture?
10:17-18 How are we to understand this passage of scripture?
This passage continues on from V15-16 where the author quoted Jeremiah's Old Testament prophecy (V15-17 with Jer 31:33-34).
Here Jeremiah prophesies the advent of the new covenant and the forgiveness of sins.
The author of Hebrews quotes Jeremiah's prophecy and states that where sins and iniquities are forgiven, there is no more offering for sin. This means that Christ's death atoned for all past, present and future sins.
Christ died unto sin once for all, and dies no more (CP Ro 6:9-10; He 7:27-28; 9:24-28; 10:1-18).
There is no more need of the constantly repeated Old Testament sacrifices.
The New Testament in Jesus' blood is superior to, and takes the place of the Old Testament sacrifices.