Hebrews 10:18

Amharic (Tigrigna: Contemporary Tigrinya Bible 2024)

ሕድገት እዚ ኣብ ዘለዎ ድማ፡ ድሕሪ ሓጢኣት ዚኸውን መስዋእቲ የልቦን።

What Does This Mean?

This verse says that once our sins are forgiven, we don't need to keep offering sacrifices for them anymore. It's part of a larger message about the finality and completeness of Jesus' sacrifice.

Explained for Children

Imagine you broke your friend’s toy, but your parents fixed it. You wouldn’t have to keep apologizing every day because they already said sorry was enough one time. That’s what this verse is saying about how God forgives us through Jesus.

Historical Background

The Book of Hebrews was likely written by Paul or someone he influenced around the end of the first century AD, addressing Jewish Christians who were struggling with the transition from Old Testament practices to the fulfillment of those in Christ. The audience faced ongoing temptation to return to traditional Jewish rituals.

Living It Out Today

Consider a scenario where you've apologized sincerely for a mistake and your friend accepted it. Now, you don’t need to keep bringing up that apology every time you talk about it. This verse reminds us that our sins are forgiven once in Christ, so we can move on with confidence.

Topics

• forgiveness
• salvation
• atonement
• Jesus Christ
• faith
• sin

Related Verses

• Leviticus 16:34
• Romans 6:23
• John 19:30
• Hebrews 7:27
• Revelation 5:8

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this verse mean we can continue to sin?

No, while our sins are forgiven once we accept Christ's sacrifice, the Bible also teaches that true faith leads to a changed life and lessening of sinful desires.

How does forgiveness work according to Hebrews 10:18?

This verse emphasizes that Jesus' sacrifice on the cross fully covers our sins, making further sacrifices unnecessary. Forgiveness is complete through faith in Him.

Why was this important for Jewish Christians?

Jewish Christians needed to understand that Jesus’ sacrifice fulfilled and surpassed the Old Testament sacrificial system, which required regular animal offerings for sin.

How can we apply this verse in our daily lives?

We can live confidently knowing our sins are forgiven without needing to constantly atone or feel guilty about past mistakes. This frees us up to focus on following Christ and living a righteous life.