Only Forgiveness for Breaking the Law of Moses?

[Guido]

According to Hebrews, there is forgiveness for breaking the Law of Moses. Why, in this passage, is there given no reference to the whole Law of God?

 

[Alan Gross]

According to Hebrews, there is forgiveness for breaking the Law of Moses. Why, in this passage, is there given no reference to the whole Law of God?

Looks like the emphasis
was on The New Covenant in Christ.

See if this helps;:

Paul taught the Jewish converts how the Old Testament teachings and practices were fulfilled by Jesus Christ and His gospel (see Hebrews 6–10). He tried to show them that the “new covenant” of Jesus Christ is greater than the “old covenant” because the new covenant has the power to assure eternal life.
Hebrews 6—Moving Forward[/paste:font]
Paul reminded the Jews that they already knew the basic principles of the gospel and needed to move forward in their spiritual progression. He explained that God’s promise of eternal life to Abraham could be extended to them—as Abraham’s descendants—if they remained true and faithful to the end.

Hebrews 7—A Higher Priesthood
Paul taught the people more about Melchizedek and the difference between the Melchizedek Priesthood brought by Christ and the Aaronic Priesthood exercised by the Jews under the law of Moses. Because the Aaronic Priesthood is limited, a higher priesthood is necessary to obtain and administer the blessings of eternal life.

Hebrews 8—A New Covenant
Paul testified that Jesus Christ was the high priest of the “new covenant,” in fulfillment of a prophecy in Jeremiah 31:31–34.

Hebrews 9–10—Sacrifice
Paul taught the Hebrews the significance of the temple and its ordinances under the law of Moses. He testified that all of the sacrifices offered were symbolic of Jesus Christ, whose sacrifice made all other sacrifices meaningful. Through Jesus Christ’s sacrifice we can obtain a remission of our sins and all, not just the high priest, may eventually enter into the presence of God

 

[kyredneck]

the whole Law of God

What exactly is that, where is it found, and how does it differ from 'the Law of Moses'?

 

[37818]

Mark 3:28, ". . . Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme: . . ."

The exclusion, ". . . But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation:. Because they said, He hath an unclean spirit. . . ."

 

[Van]

The OP uses undefined terms (as noted above) and so any response could miss the mark.

Hebrews10:26-31 (NASB)

For if we go on sinning willfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins,
but a terrifying expectation of judgment and THE FURY OF A FIRE WHICH WILL CONSUME THE ADVERSARIES. Anyone who has ignored the Law of Moses is put to death without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. How much more severe punishment do you think he will deserve who has trampled underfoot the Son of God, and has regarded as unclean the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified, and has insulted the Spirit of grace? For we know Him who said, “VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY.” And again, “THE LORD WILL JUDGE HIS PEOPLE.”
It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God.​

1) What is the knowledge of the truth? The gospel of Christ.
2) What does scripture mean by "go on sinning?" The reject all or in part the gospel of Christ such that their faith is not credited as righteous faith by God.
3) What does scripture mean by to be sanctified by the covenant? Christ "bought" all humanity, those to be saved and those never to be saved with His sacrifice, becoming the means of salvation for the whole of humanity. Thus even those who reject the gospel were set apart by His sacrifice under the New Covenant and no longer under the Old Covenant. Jesus is the way and no one comes to the Father except through Him.

 

[Dr. Bob]

Interested in your concept of Christ "buying" all humanity, what exactly that entailed. Thanks

 

[Guido]

I think it means that no sin is unforgiven for the audience of Hebrews, and for believers, since they are justified "from all things", "from which", "they could not be justified by the Law of Moses". I think it means that they are justified from all things not contained in the Law of Moses.

 

[Guido]

Actually, I think I made a mistake.

I think it means you are justified from all things the Law of Moses could not justify you from.

 

[Alan Gross]

Interested in your concept of Christ "buying" all humanity, what exactly that entailed. Thanks

You are asking Van, right?

 

[JonC]

According to Hebrews, there is forgiveness for breaking the Law of Moses. Why, in this passage, is there given no reference to the whole Law of God?

The Law of Moses was considered the Law.

 

[Guido]

I made another mistake. "ye are justified from all things, from which you could not be justified by the Law of Moses"

 

[Guido]

I own a commentary on the Book of Hebrews, teaching that, through obedience to Christ eternal rewards are attained, but that, if one falls away they face the loss of eternal rewards (or the lack of earning any) and temporary judgement. I see no other view that makes sense out of the Book of Hebrews, although I don't fully understand some of the transitions between passages.