Hebrews 7:19

Another Priest, Like Melchizedek

¹⁸ On the one hand a former command is set aside because it is weak and useless, ¹⁹ for the law made nothing perfect. On the other hand a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God. ²⁰ And since this was not done without a sworn affirmation -- for the others have become priests without a sworn affirmation,

Draw Near to God

O God

Christ

No

Acts 13:39

and by this one everyone who believes is justified from everything from which the law of Moses could not justify you.

Hebrews 4:16

Therefore let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and find grace whenever we need help.

Hebrews 9:9

This was a symbol for the time then present, when gifts and sacrifices were offered that could not perfect the conscience of the worshiper.

Romans 8:3

For God achieved what the law could not do because it was weakened through the flesh. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and concerning sin, he condemned sin in the flesh,

Galatians 2:16

yet we know that no one is justified by the works of the law but by the faithfulness of Jesus Christ. And we have come to believe in Christ Jesus, so that we may be justified by the faithfulness of Christ and not by the works of the law, because by the works of the law no one will be justified.

Hebrews 6:18

so that we who have found refuge in him may find strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us through two unchangeable things, since it is impossible for God to lie.

Hebrews 10:1

For the law possesses a shadow of the good things to come but not the reality itself, and is therefore completely unable, by the same sacrifices offered continually, year after year, to perfect those who come to worship.

Psalm 73:28

But as for me, God's presence is all I need. I have made the sovereign Lord my shelter, as I declare all the things you have done.

John 1:17

For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came about through Jesus Christ.

John 14:6

Jesus replied, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

Romans 3:20-21

For no one is declared righteous before him by the works of the law, for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.

Romans 5:2

through whom we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in the hope of God's glory.

Galatians 3:24

Thus the law had become our guardian until Christ, so that we could be declared righteous by faith.

Ephesians 2:13-18

But now in Christ Jesus you who used to be far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

Ephesians 3:12

in whom we have boldness and confident access to God because of Christ's faithfulness.

Colossians 1:27

God wanted to make known to them the glorious riches of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

1 Timothy 1:1

From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope,

Hebrews 7:11

So if perfection had in fact been possible through the Levitical priesthood -- for on that basis the people received the law -- what further need would there have been for another priest to arise, said to be in the order of Melchizedek and not in Aaron's order?

Hebrews 7:25

So he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.

Hebrews 8:6

But now Jesus has obtained a superior ministry, since the covenant that he mediates is also better and is enacted on better promises.

Hebrews 10:19-22

Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus,

Hebrews 11:40

For God had provided something better for us, so that they would be made perfect together with us.