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However, there is no difference between the Father’s will and Jesus’ will since they are one in essence
and purpose.

"we have been sanctified" This is a PERIPHRASTIC PERFECT PASSIVE PARTICIPLE. The goal of Christianity is a
righteous people. This was the goal of the Old Testament also. Holiness or sanctification basically is the
removal of the curse and consequences of the Fall (cf. Gen. 3), the marring of the image of God in
mankind. The new covenant addresses this need in two ways: (1) by a legal declaration, a given position
(INDICATIVE) and (2) by a call to holiness (IMPERATIVE). Believers are justified and sanctified by a repentant
faith response to God's redemptive sacrifice of Jesus. Once saved, indwelt by the Holy Spirit, we are
motivated by an internal law, an internal desire (new heart and new spirit) to be Christlike (cf. Rom.
8:29; Gal. 4:19; Eph. 1:4). Sanctification affects both our standing before God and our new family
characteristics lived out in daily life.

10:12 but he, when he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;
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"one sacrifice for sins for all times" Jesus has dealt with the human sin problem. No one is lost because
of "sin." The only barrier to the entire world being saved is unbelief. God has provided a way for all, for
all time.

The Greek term diēnekēs, translated "forever," or "for all time," occurs in Hebrews three times (cf. 7:3;
10:12,14). It is usually associated with the term or phrase that precedes it, which would relate it to "one
sacrifice for sins." It is not part of the Ps. 110:1 quotation which follows.

"SAT DOWN AT THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD" This is a recurring allusion to Ps. 110:1a (cf. 1:3; 8:1; 12:2). The
"right hand" is an anthropomorphic metaphor to the place of royal power, authority, and preeminence.
It is also the place of intercession (cf. Rom. 8:34; Heb. 7:25; 1 John 2:1).

10:14 For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.

This verse shows the tension of the whole book in the area of security. Jesus' once-for-all sacrifice has
permanently perfected (PERFECT ACTIVE INDICATIVE) believers. The sacrifice is adequate and complete to
accomplish its redemptive task (unlike the Mosaic covenant, cf. 7:11,19; 9:9).

Believers must continue in their faith response, which is sanctifying them (PRESENT PASSIVE PARTICIPLE).
Continuing faith is the key to individual assurance of salvation. The new heart and new mind (cf. Ezek.
36:22-38) motivates believers to live godly lives in gratitude for a free, complete, and comprehensive
salvation. In this book there is never a question about the adequacy of Jesus' sacrifice, but there is a
question about individual response—one group's initial profession and a second group's continuing
profession.

10:15 "the Holy Spirit" This shows the author's view of the inspiration of the OT (cf. Matt. 5:17-19; 2
Tim. 3:16).

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10:16-17 This is the covenant that I will make with them
After those days, saith the Lord:
I will put my laws on their heart,
And upon their mind also will I write them;
then saith he,
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