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And according to the law almost all things things are purified (καθαρίζεται) with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no remission. Therefore it was necessary that the copies of the things in the heavens should be purified (καθαρίζεσθαι) with these, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. (Hebrews 9:22-23 NKJV)

"Almost all things"all" things means there are some things purified without blood.

It is true that the sacrifice for remission was a once-for-all (singular) action. However, the writer of the letter begins by making statements against placing the message into thetaking this passage in that context of the Day of Atonement:

Second, the writer states that according to the Law almost allalmost all things are purified by blood. This means there are some things not purified by blood (according to the Law).

The Gospel provides examples of two methods of purification outside the Law. First:

The Gospel reportsThere is a second way in whichmethod described of purification can take place without the shedding of blood in the Gospel:

A "better" sacrifice is one that does not require the shedding of blood. The leper who returned was purified; hispurified and he offered a sacrifice of praise was from one who was unblemished.

And according to the law almost all things are purified (καθαρίζεται) with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no remission. Therefore it was necessary that the copies of the things in the heavens should be purified (καθαρίζεσθαι) with these, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. (Hebrews 9:22-23 NKJV)

"Almost all things" means there are some things purified without blood.

It is true that the sacrifice for remission was a once-for-all (singular) action. However, the writer of the letter begins by making statements against placing the message into the context of the Day of Atonement:

Second, the writer states that according to the Law almost all things are purified by blood. This means there are some things not purified by blood (according to the Law).

The Gospel provides examples of purification outside the Law:

The Gospel reports a second way in which purification can take place without the shedding of blood:

A "better" sacrifice is one that does not require the shedding of blood. The leper who returned was purified; his sacrifice of praise was from one who was unblemished.

And according to the law almost all things are purified (καθαρίζεται) with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no remission. Therefore it was necessary that the copies of the things in the heavens should be purified (καθαρίζεσθαι) with these, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. (Hebrews 9:22-23 NKJV)

"Almost all" things means there are some things purified without blood.

It is true that the sacrifice for remission was a once-for-all (singular) action. However, the writer of the letter begins by making statements against taking this passage in that context:

Second, the writer states that according to the Law almost all things are purified by blood. This means there are some things not purified by blood (according to the Law).

The Gospel provides examples of two methods of purification outside the Law. First:

There is a second method described of purification without the shedding of blood in the Gospel:

A "better" sacrifice is one that does not require the shedding of blood. The leper who returned was purified and he offered a sacrifice of praise.

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It is true that the sacrifice for remission was a once-for-all (singular) action. However, the writer of the letter begins by making statements against placing the message into the context of the Day of Atonement Atonement:

In this case it was the spoken spoken Word (of Jesus) which brought about their purification. The leper's faith was also part of the process. Their purification comes when they leave to show themselves to the priests. One comes back to make a "sacrifice" to Jesus:

It is true that the sacrifice for remission was a once-for-all (singular) action. However, the writer of the letter begins by making statements against placing the message into the context of the Day of Atonement Atonement:

In this case it was the spoken spoken Word (of Jesus) which brought about their purification. The leper's faith was also part of the process. Their purification comes when they leave to show themselves to the priests. One comes back to make a "sacrifice" to Jesus:

It is true that the sacrifice for remission was a once-for-all (singular) action. However, the writer of the letter begins by making statements against placing the message into the context of the Day of Atonement:

In this case it was the spoken Word (of Jesus) which brought about their purification. The leper's faith was also part of the process. Their purification comes when they leave to show themselves to the priests. One comes back to make a "sacrifice" to Jesus:

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First, the writer speaks of purification and remission, two separate actions and earlier wrote of the priestly service in both the Holy Place and the Most Holy Place. The Most Holy Place is accessed once a year and deals with atonement for sin; the Holy Place is accessed every day for offering incense and prayer.1 The

It is true that the sacrifice for remission was a once-for-all (singular) action yet Jesus as. However, the True High Priest is accessible at all timeswriter of the letter begins by making statements against placing the message into the context of the Day of Atonement Atonement:

Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavensThen indeed, Jesuseven the Sonfirst covenant had ordinances of God, let us hold fast our confessiondivine service and the earthly sanctuary. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, buttabernacle was prepared: the first part, in all points tempted as we arewhich was the lampstand, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the thronetable, and the showbread, which is called the sanctuary; and behind the second veil, the part of gracethe tabernacle which is called the Holiest of All, that we may obtain mercywhich had the golden censer and find grace to helpthe ark of the covenant overlaid on all sides with gold, in timewhich were the golden pot that had the manna, Aaron’s rod that budded, and the tablets of needthe covenant; and above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail. (Hebrews 49:141-165 NKJV)

The death of Jesus as a one-for-all sacrifice didpassage opens by describing the Most Holy Place, and then states what follows is not end His workmeant to give any more details of those things. Since the Most Holy Place is entered only on the Day of Atonement, it initiated a new a better phasethe writer has in effect stated they are not considering the Day of Atonement sacrifices.

In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin You had no pleasure. (Hebrews 10:6 NKJV)

The writer of Hebrews does not identify which things in heaven need to be purified, only that there are some. The Gospel gives us an example of how the heavenly purification will take place: by the touch of Jesus and by His Word. Regardless ofFor example, the specific things whichChurch will be purified, the Christian faith is that the touch of the resurrected Christ and/or by His Word is sufficient to purify whatever is His will.:

that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish. (Ephesians 5:26-27 NKJV)

First, the writer speaks of purification and remission, two separate actions and earlier wrote of the priestly service in both the Holy Place and the Most Holy Place. The Most Holy Place is accessed once a year and deals with atonement for sin; the Holy Place is accessed every day for offering incense and prayer.1 The sacrifice for remission was a once-for-all (singular) action yet Jesus as the True High Priest is accessible at all times:

Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:14-16 NKJV)

The death of Jesus as a one-for-all sacrifice did not end His work, it initiated a new a better phase.

In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin You had no pleasure. (Hebrews 10:6 NKJV)

The writer of Hebrews does not identify which things in heaven need to be purified, only that there are some. The Gospel gives us an example of how the heavenly purification will take place: by the touch of Jesus and by His Word. Regardless of the specific things which will be purified, the Christian faith is that the touch of the resurrected Christ and/or His Word is sufficient to purify whatever is His will.

First, the writer speaks of purification and remission, two separate actions and earlier wrote of the priestly service in both the Holy Place and the Most Holy Place. The Most Holy Place is accessed once a year and deals with atonement for sin; the Holy Place is accessed every day for offering incense and prayer.1

It is true that the sacrifice for remission was a once-for-all (singular) action. However, the writer of the letter begins by making statements against placing the message into the context of the Day of Atonement Atonement:

Then indeed, even the first covenant had ordinances of divine service and the earthly sanctuary. For a tabernacle was prepared: the first part, in which was the lampstand, the table, and the showbread, which is called the sanctuary; and behind the second veil, the part of the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of All, which had the golden censer and the ark of the covenant overlaid on all sides with gold, in which were the golden pot that had the manna, Aaron’s rod that budded, and the tablets of the covenant; and above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail. (Hebrews 9:1-5 NKJV)

The passage opens by describing the Most Holy Place, and then states what follows is not meant to give any more details of those things. Since the Most Holy Place is entered only on the Day of Atonement, the writer has in effect stated they are not considering the Day of Atonement sacrifices.

The writer of Hebrews does not identify which things in heaven need to be purified, only that there are some. The Gospel gives us an example of how the heavenly purification will take place: by the touch of Jesus and by His Word. For example, the Church will be purified by His Word:

that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish. (Ephesians 5:26-27 NKJV)

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