First Time Perfect

In our world, the original isn’t always better. Technology can improve with time and we often prefer version 2.0 to the original design. But it is not so with Christ. His once-for-all sacrifice for sin was perfect the first time and nothing better will come...

The Deadly Reformation

For 16th century martyrs like Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley, reformation was deadly. In far greater measure, reformation cost Jesus everything. His crucifixion is the open display of the greatness of our sin, and there is no better act of worship than to be killing...

Reformation Day

Jesus reformed the Day of Atonement. He changed an entire system and at a great cost. No longer do we come to the Father through the sacrifice of bulls and goats, but through Jesus’ own blood. Our grateful response is to live “semper reformanda”...

Throughout the book of Hebrews, we will see that Jesus is greater. The author begins by comparing Jesus with the angels, which is hardly a comparison at all. Jesus surpasses the angels in every way. Though we may not be tempted to worship angels, we each have things...

Torn Down

The tabernacle and the old covenant were necessary for a time, but now, because of Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice, the veil has been torn down. Christ has made a way for us to be in the presence of God. Even so, we are all susceptible to rebuilding the walls of...