In some respects, Jesus’ priesthood is vastly different for that of Aaron and his successors. He does not merely assist sinful human beings in securing forgiveness from God; He Himself forgives sins (Mt. 9:1-8). The Jewish high priest had to “offer sacrifice for his own sins just as he does for those of the people;” Jesus, the sinless One, addressed the sins of others exclusively (Heb. 5:3; 7:26-28; 4:14-16). Moreover, He saves His people from their sins, not by slaying goats, calves and lambs, but by sacrificing Himself and pouring out His own blood (Mt. 1:21; 20:28; 26:26-28).
— Knox Chamblin (1935–2012), Neutestamentler, Theologieprofessor und Pastor
Related Bible passage: HEB.7.26
Topics: God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Grace & Redemption
Occasions: For Reflection
Knox Chamblin
J. Knox Chamblin (1935–2012) war ein US-amerikanischer presbyterianischer Pastor und Professor für Neues Testament am Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi. Er wurde vor allem durch seine Auslegungen zur Theologie des Apostels Paulus und sein Werk zum Matthäusevangelium bekannt. Für Bibelleser verbindet seine Exegese eine genaue philologische Textbeobachtung mit klassisch-reformierter Theologie.
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You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.
Augustine of Hippo
Jesus calls us not to a new religion, but to life.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
I would not be able to seek you if you had not already found me.
Augustine of Hippo
When you see a child, you catch God in the act.
Martin Luther
God does not love us because we are lovable, but because his nature is love.
Oswald Chambers
God seeks you more than your offering.
Augustine of Hippo
God has his ear at your heart.
Augustine of Hippo
God is closer to us than we are to ourselves.
Augustine of Hippo