Hebrews 9:28

Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005

እንዲሁም ክርስቶስ የብዙዎችን ኃጢአት ለማስወገድ አንድ ጊዜ ተሠውቶአል፤ ደግሞም ኃጢአትን ለመሸከም ሳይሆን እርሱን የሚጠባበቁትን ለማዳን ሁለተኛ ጊዜ ይገለጣል።

What Does This Mean?

This verse says Jesus died once to take away the sins of many people and will come back a second time for those who are waiting for him, bringing salvation without sin. It emphasizes Jesus' role as the savior.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a friend who fixed your bike one day so you could ride it again. Now, this same friend promises to visit again another day when you're ready and waiting. That's what this verse is saying about Jesus: He came once to help us with our mistakes, and he will come back for those who are ready.

Historical Background

The book of Hebrews was likely written by Paul or a close associate around the year 60 AD. It was addressed to Jewish Christians facing persecution in Rome, explaining how Jesus fulfills the old covenant laws and promises.

Living It Out Today

Consider someone in your community who is struggling with guilt over past actions. This verse can remind them that Jesus has already paid for their sins once and will provide hope and salvation if they look forward to His return.

Topics

• salvation
• Jesus Christ
• sin
• hope
• return of Jesus
• forgiveness

Related Verses

• 1 John 2:2
• Romans 5:8-9
• Revelation 22:20
• Acts 3:19-21
• Isaiah 46:10

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'bear the sins of many' mean?

'Bear the sins of many' means that Jesus took upon Himself the consequences and weight of the sins committed by people, offering forgiveness through His sacrifice.

How can we look for Him according to Hebrews 9:28?

Looking for Him involves actively waiting with faith and hope in His promises. This includes a lifestyle that reflects readiness and expectation for His return.

What is meant by 'without sin' at his second coming?

'Without sin' emphasizes the purity of Christ's return, indicating He comes free from any moral or ethical imperfections, offering salvation to those who await Him.

How can we apply this verse in our daily lives?

Applying this verse involves living with hope and expectation for Jesus' return, seeking forgiveness through His sacrifice, and spreading the message of salvation to others.