Reference

Hebrews 9:28

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“So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.”
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For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.

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And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

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So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.

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Visible Return

The verse states Christ "shall he appear the second time," which indicates a future manifestation, but it does not specify the manner of this appearance, such as whether it will be visible to all or accompanied by clouds, glory, or lightning.

Christ as High Priest

The verse focuses on Christ's past offering for sins and future appearance for salvation, without directly mentioning priesthood, mediation, intercession, or the Melchizedek connection. While "offered to bear the sins" could be interpreted in a priestly context, the text itself does not explicitly make that link.

Completed Atonement

The verse primarily describes two distinct appearances of Christ and their purposes, rather than directly detailing the nature or duration of the atonement itself. While it mentions Christ bearing sins "once," it doesn't explicitly elaborate on whether that act's effects are completed or ongoing.

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Cross-References

Isaiah 53:12Allusion

“Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.”

Isaiah 53:5Thematic

“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”

Hebrews 12:2Thematic

“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

1 Peter 3:18Thematic

“For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:”

Titus 2:13Thematic

“Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;”

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