"Come Boldly unto the Throne of Grace"

Hebrews 5:1-3; Hebrews 4:14-16; Why does Christ intercede for his erring brethren with such infinite compassion? Because he knows by experience the anguish and pain of mortal suffering and the severity of Lucifer's temptations; because he can put himself in the position of feeble man and then feel the infinite joy of the soul who overcomes the world and feels himself reconciled to Him who is perfect and Almighty.

Hebrews 4:14; 14. Great high priest] See Hebrews 3:1-6.

Hebrews 4:14; Our profession] See Hebrews 3:1-6.

Hebrews 4:15; 15. In all points tempted like as we are] Jesus worked out his own salvation, suffered pain of body, was tempted, and overcame the world, thereby learning by experience the temptations and agonies which are the common lot of all men.

Hebrews 4:15; Yet without sin] Our Lord was perfect; he kept the whole law, without deviation in any respect. Of all men he alone is the Sinless One.

Hebrews 4:16; 16. All men should seek forgiveness with all their hearts, but only those who keep the commandments can obtain that self assurance which enables them to approach the throne of grace with boldness. Forgiveness] See Commentary II, pp. 410-413.

Hebrews 5:1; 5:1. Sacrifices for sins] The priests in Israel offered sacrifices for the sins of the people. See Hebrews 8:1-5; Commentary I, pp. 716-725.

Hebrews 5:3; 3. Christ sacrificed himself for the sins of the people; sins are forgiven in and through his atoning sacrifice and in no other way.