Hebrews 9:28
French (La Bible expliquée)
De même, le Christ aussi a été offert en sacrifice une seule fois pour enlever les péchés d'une multitude de gens. Il apparaîtra une seconde fois, non plus pour éliminer les péchés, mais pour accorder le salut à ceux qui attendent sa venue. La lettre insiste sur le caractère efficace et définitif du sacrifice du Christ en utilisant plusieurs fois l'expression caractéristique « une fois pour toutes ». Il entre une fois pour toutes dans le lieu très saint (9.12), il offre une fois pour toutes son propre sang pour le pardon du péché (7.27 9.26 10.10).
What Does This Mean?
This verse from Hebrews tells us that Jesus Christ was offered once to take away the sins of many people and will come back again for those who are waiting for him without any sin, leading them to salvation.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a friend named Chris who promised to clean up your room as a favor. He did it once, making everything tidy. Now he promises to visit again when your room gets messy again and will make sure it's even cleaner the second time around. That’s like what Jesus does for us.
Historical Background
The Book of Hebrews was written by an unknown author around 60-95 AD, addressed primarily to Jewish Christians living in Jerusalem or Rome. The audience faced persecution and needed encouragement about the finality and superiority of Christ's sacrifice over Old Testament sacrifices.
Living It Out Today
Consider a scenario where you are preparing for a job interview. Just as Jesus will appear again to those who look for him, you can prepare and look forward to that moment with confidence, knowing your efforts have been focused on achieving salvation through faith in His sacrifice.
Topics
salvationfaithsecond comingsacrificehopeforgiveness
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'without sin' mean?
'Without sin' means that Jesus will return without any blemish or fault, symbolizing his purity and perfection as the redeemer.
Who are the people looking for him?
The people looking for Him are those who have faith in Christ's sacrifice and eagerly await His second coming with hope and anticipation.
How does this verse connect to salvation?
This verse connects to salvation by affirming that Jesus' return will bring complete salvation to believers, fulfilling the promise of eternal life through his sacrificial offering.
What should we do while waiting for Christ's second coming?
While waiting, we should live our lives in faith and righteousness, preparing ourselves spiritually by following Jesus' teachings and spreading His message to others.