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One of the most important New Testament books is the Epistle to the Hebrews. This letter was addressed to Christians of Jewish origin. In it, Paul encourages such Christians to persevere in their faith even as they face persecution. More importantly, the letter provides the audience a doctrine of the priesthood, sacrifice, and superiority of Christ, illustrating that Christ is the New Covenant...

sought and now offered to me: take me to my Master so that he who redeemed me through thee, may welcome me through thee” (Ex passione S. Andreae, reading). Through his death, Christ has been crowned with glory and honour; moreover he has died on our behalf. His death and glorification are the cause and model of our salvation and glorification. Sacrifice, atonement and merit are indissolubly linked to the redemptive work of Christ and constitute a “grace of God”, that is, a gratuitous gift from God.
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