[6] The defining moment in current situation is when 'Christ came' as High Priest to fulfill the symbolized act of yearly ritual.

[13] Cross reference for Jesus Christ as 'mediator' is Hebrews 8:6, and the designation of Christians as 'called' is Romans 1:6; 1 Corinthians 1:2; Jude 1; Revelation 17:14, and the phrase 'partners in a heavenly calling' is stated in 3:1.

[13] The promise of an 'inheritance' (1:14; 6:17) in 'ordinary legal usage' implies 'the death of a testator', who in this case then 'redeems' "the heirs from their transgressions" (cf.

[13] The new description of Christ's 'heavenly' action in this part is balanced by the incorporation of the 'image of ritual purification' from the previous verses (9:11-14).

[13] Verse 27 is traditionally interpreted as the impossibility of reincarnation in Christian religions,[19] that concerns both: This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain: Gill, John.