THE PROVISION OF A BETTER SACRIFICE
Hebrews 10:11-18

Introduction:      When Jesus died upon the cross, the Bible records that He spoke three significant words, It is finished. They tell us that through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, God has removed everything about us that He could not stand in His Holy presence. That is why the writer of Hebrews can say that Believers are perfected forever. Our position before God cannot be improved upon. If we are going to grow in grace and become fruitful in our Christian walk, our faith must be anchored in the finished work of our position in Christ. Our position is perfect, eternally established because of our dependence upon the work Christ has done. Our condition, what we observe in our daily walk, may vary as we grow and mature, but our position remains constant – perfected forever. From the moment of our new birth, this fact has been true. This is why God can write His law upon our hearts and erase the record of our failures. This is why we have boldness to enter the holiest. Through the offering of Jesus Christ once for all, we have been perfected forever.

I.          THE PREEMINENCE OF CHRIST’S SACRIFICE (vv.11-14)

A.                 The Comparison (vv.11-13) (a futile work versus a finished work)

Under the Law, one day after another, one priest after another offered one sacrifice after another, always standing because their work never removed a single sin. In contrast, Christ alone offered one sacrifice for all sins for all time. Then, because His work was complete, He sat down.

B.         The Conclusion (v.14)

·         We can add nothing to the work of Christ for our salvation. We accept it by faith.

·         We can add nothing to the work of Christ for our sanctification. We appropriate it by faith. It is through His one offering that we are perfected forever. What could be plainer that that?

II.         THE PERMANENCE OF CHRIST’S SACRIFICE (vv.15-18)

A.                 It Is Final Because Righteousness Is Restored.

Through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, God’s Law is written in our hearts. Compare with Romans 8:3-4

B.                 It Is Final Because Sin Is Removed.

God could not forget our sins (and no longer hold us accountable) if they were not genuinely, judicially removed from the sinners record. But such is God’s grace that He has completely cleansed us from sin. He requires no sacrifice, no penance, and no works for us to be accepted by Him.  

Conclusion:       We can add nothing to the work of Christ for our salvation. We accept it by faith. We can add nothing to the work of Christ for our sanctification. We appropriate it by faith. It is through His one offering that we are perfected forever. What could be plainer that that?