Hebrews 10:18

The New Testament in Koya Language © The Word for the World International and Koya Translation Samithi, Malkangiri, Odisha 2020

ଆଦିନ୍ ଅଡ଼୍‌‍ ଯଦି କ୍ଷମା ଆସ୍ ମିନ୍ଦେଡ଼୍, ଇତ୍‌କେ ପାପ୍ ନର୍ଦାନ୍ ମାଇଦିଙ୍କ୍ ମେଣ୍ଡେ ପୁଜାନଙ୍କ୍‍ ଦର୍‌କାର୍ ଇଲା ।

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Hebrews says that when sins are forgiven, there is no longer a need for more sacrifices to atone for those sins. The speaker isn't named but the text speaks in the voice of an author addressing believers. The key message is about the completeness of Jesus' sacrifice.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a big stain on your shirt that won’t come out with regular washing. But then, someone gives you a magic cloth that cleans it completely. After using this magical cloth, you don't need to keep trying to clean the stain over and over again because it’s already gone!

Historical Background

The Book of Hebrews was likely written by Paul or another apostle around AD 60-75 to Jewish Christians in Jerusalem. The author emphasizes the superiority of Christ's sacrifice compared to the Old Testament sacrificial system.

Living It Out Today

Consider someone who has confessed their sins and received forgiveness through Jesus. This person doesn't need to repeat the act of confession for the same sin repeatedly; they can live freely knowing that it’s been fully forgiven once.

Topics

• forgiveness
• atonement
• salvation
• faith
• Jesus Christ
• Old Testament sacrifices

Related Verses

• Leviticus 4:35
• Romans 6:23
• Hebrews 7:27
• John 1:29
• Colossians 2:14

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of no more offerings for sin after forgiveness?

The verse signifies that Jesus' sacrifice on the cross was complete and final, meaning believers don't need to continue making sacrifices or atonements; their sins are fully forgiven.

How does this relate to the Old Testament sacrificial system?

In contrast to the continuous offerings in the Old Testament, the verse emphasizes that Jesus' one-time sacrifice was sufficient and made further sacrifices unnecessary for forgiveness of sins.

Can you give an example from real life where this concept is applicable?

If someone has confessed a sin and received God's forgiveness through Christ, they don't need to keep confessing that same sin repeatedly; the forgiveness is complete.

What does this teach about trust in Jesus' sacrifice?

It teaches believers to have full confidence in Jesus’ atoning work on the cross and not rely on their own efforts or repetitive sacrifices for forgiveness of sins.