And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;
And when he was made complete, he became the source of eternal salvation for everyone who follows him.
Jesus didn't just show the way to salvation, he literally became it for anyone willing to follow.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Hebrews, the author is writing to Jewish Christians facing persecution, emphasizing how Jesus fulfilled the role of a high priest by enduring suffering and achieving perfection through His obedience to God. This perfection refers to Jesus completing His earthly mission, including His death and resurrection, which made Him the ultimate source of salvation. The letter likely dates to the first century AD, encouraging believers to remain faithful rather than return to old Jewish practices.
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