Hebrews 9:24-26

Hebrews 9:24-26

[24] For  Christ  not  entered  into  made with hands,  which are the figures  of the true;  but  into  heaven  itself,  now  to appear  in the presence  of God  for  [25] Nor  yet that  he should offer  himself  often,  as  the high priest  entereth  into  every  year  with  blood  of others;  [26] For then  must  he  often  have suffered  since  the foundation  of the world:  but  once  in  the end  of the world  hath he appeared  to  put away  sin  by  the sacrifice  of himself. 

What does Hebrews 9:24-26 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Jesus Christ"s ministry required a once-for-all, sufficient sacrifice. The "consummation" refers to the end of the Old Covenant. Jesus Christ entered the presence of God rather than an earthly tabernacle ( Hebrews 9:24). He made His offering only once rather than repeatedly ( Hebrews 9:25). Furthermore He put away sins forever rather than removing them only temporarily ( Hebrews 9:26; cf. 1 Peter 1:20).
"Copy" ( Hebrews 9:24) is the Greek word typos ("type"). The writer identified a type (a divinely intended illustration) here. The holy place in the tabernacle and temple was a type of heaven. [1] (See Romans 5:14; Romans 1Corintians Hebrews 10:6; Hebrews 10:11; and 1 Peter 3:21 for other New Testament identifications of types.)
"At His ascension Christ was formally installed as High Priest and began His present high priestly work. In the heavenly tabernacle today He represents His people (i.e, He secures their acceptance with God); obtains free access for them into God"s presence; intercedes in prayer for them and grants them help; mediates their prayers to God and God"s strength to them; anticipates His return to earth to reign; and, at the end of the present session, will bless His people by bringing them deliverance into the kingdom." [2]