Hebrews 1
The opening of this chapter establishes the supremacy of Christ as the ultimate revelation of God to humanity. In contrast to the Old Testament prophets, who conveyed God's messages through various forms, God has now spoken definitively through His Son, Jesus Christ. This transition highlights the fullness of God’s communication, affirming Christ's divinity and His role in creation and redemption. The author emphasizes Christ's position as the heir of all things and the upholder of the universe, showcasing His authority over all creation.
Furthermore, the text differentiates between the status of angels and that of the Son, underscoring that Christ possesses an eternal throne and a kingdom marked by righteousness. Unlike angels, who serve as ministering spirits, the Son is portrayed as the eternal King who remains unchanged amid a world destined to fade away. This divine grandeur and unchanging nature of Christ reassure believers of His ultimate sovereignty and faithfulness, motivating them to place their trust in Him for salvation and eternal life.
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Hebrews 1:1
God, having in the past spoken to the fathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways,
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Hebrews 1:2
has at the end of these days spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom also he made the worlds.
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Hebrews 1:3
His Son is the radiance of his glory, the very image of his substance, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purified us of our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
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Hebrews 1:4
having become so much better than the angels, as he has inherited a more excellent name than they have.
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Hebrews 1:5
For to which of the angels did he say at any time, “You are my Son. Today have I become your father?” and again, “I will be to him a Father, and he will be to me a Son?”
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Hebrews 1:6
When he again brings in the firstborn into the world he says, “Let all the angels of God worship him.”
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Hebrews 1:7
Of the angels he says, “Who makes his angels winds, and his servants a flame of fire.”
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Hebrews 1:8
But of the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your Kingdom.
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Hebrews 1:9
You have loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows.”
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Hebrews 1:10
And, “You, Lord, in the beginning, laid the foundation of the earth. The heavens are the works of your hands.
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This verse affirms the preeminence of Christ by attributing the act of creation directly to Him. The phrase "laid the foundation" indicates His role as the architect and creator of the universe, echoing Genesis 1, which emphasizes God's sovereignty over creation. Furthermore, the mention of "the works of your hands" highlights the personal involvement of Christ in creation, suggesting intentionality and care in the created order. This passage reinforces the understanding of Christ's divine nature as the eternal Word through whom all things were made (John 1:3), echoing the Reformed emphasis on the sovereignty of God in all aspects of existence.
This verse affirms the preeminence of Christ by attributing the act of creation directly to Him. The phrase "laid the foundation" indicates His role as the architect and creator of the universe, echoing Genesis 1, which emphasizes God's sovereignty over creation.
Furthermore, the mention of "the works of your hands" highlights the personal involvement of Christ in creation, suggesting intentionality and care in the created order. This passage reinforces the understanding of Christ's divine nature as the eternal Word through whom all things were made (John 1:3), echoing the Reformed emphasis on the sovereignty of God in all aspects of existence.
Hebrews 1:11
They will perish, but you continue. They all will grow old like a garment does.
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Hebrews 1:12
You will roll them up like a mantle, and they will be changed; but you are the same. Your years will not fail.”
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Hebrews 1:13
But which of the angels has he told at any time, “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies the footstool of your feet?”
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Hebrews 1:14
Aren’t they all serving spirits, sent out to do service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation?
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