Hebrews 10:14

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What Does This Mean?

This verse from Hebrews tells us that through one perfect sacrifice—Jesus Christ—we are made complete forever if we have been set apart for God. It means the work of Jesus on the cross finished what needed to be done, once and for all.

Explained for Children

Imagine you had a really messy room, but then your parents come in and clean it up completely with just one big effort. That's like how Jesus cleaned us up from our sins forever with his sacrifice.

Historical Background

The Book of Hebrews was written by an unknown author to Jewish Christians around AD 60-70. The audience was facing challenges in their faith and pressure to return to the Old Testament practices, so this book emphasizes the superiority of Jesus' sacrifice over those practices.

Living It Out Today

If you ever feel like your efforts to be good are never enough, remember that through Jesus' sacrifice, we have been made perfect. This doesn't mean we won’t struggle with sin anymore, but it means our standing before God is secure because of what he did for us.

Topics

• salvation
• perfection
• forgiveness
• sanctification
• Jesus' sacrifice
• faith

Related Verses

• John 1:29
• Romans 5:10
• Ephesians 5:27
• Hebrews 9:14
• Psalm 130:8

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are 'them that are sanctified' in this verse?

'Them that are sanctified' refers to those who have been set apart for God through faith in Jesus Christ, meaning Christians.

How does one become sanctified according to the Bible?

Sanctification is a process of becoming holy or set apart for God. It begins when we receive salvation and continues as we grow in our relationship with Christ through the Holy Spirit's work in us.

Does this verse mean that Christians don't need to do good works?

No, while this verse speaks of a completed work by Jesus for our salvation, it doesn't negate the importance of living out faith through good works. Good works are evidence of true faith and part of Christian growth.

How does Hebrews 10:14 relate to other verses about perfection?

This verse aligns with others like Colossians 1:28, which speaks of presenting every person complete in Christ. The perfection here is positional—what we have in Christ—not necessarily our current state but where God has placed us through his sacrifice.