Hebrews 7:19
(for the Law never brought anything to perfection); and, on the other hand, we have the introduction of a better hope, which enables us to draw near to God.
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Psalms 73:28But I am happy when close to God; the Lord my God I have made my refuge, that I may recount all the things you have done.
John 14:6Jesus answered, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one ever comes to the Father except through me.
Romans 3:20For no human being will be pronounced righteous before God as the result of obedience to Law; for it is Law that shows what sin is.
Romans 8:3What Law could not do, in so far as our earthly nature weakened its action, God did, by sending his own Son, with a nature resembling our sinful nature, to atone for sin. He condemned sin in that earthly nature,
Galatians 3:24Thus the Law has proved a guide to lead us to Christ, in order that we may be pronounced righteous as the result of faith.
Ephesians 3:12And in union with him, and through our trust in him, we find courage to approach God with confidence.
Matthew Henry on Hebrews 7:12-28
Melchisedec and Christ Compared. ( a. d. 62.) 11 If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron? 12 For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law. 13 For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar. 14 For it is evident that… Read the whole commentary →