Hebrews 9:27-28
What is written? (ESV)
And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.
What does it say?
Just as man’s appointment is to die and then face judgment, so also Christ has already been offered to bear the sins of many and will appear a second time not to deal with sin but to save those still waiting for His return.
What is its immediate context?
The Hebrews writer is in the midst of his argument about why Jesus and the new covenant are better than the old – here specifically arguing about His superiority as a High Priest.
How Hebrews 9:27-28 is applied across Bible answers
Has Jesus already returned (Revelation 22:20)?
Jesus only comes twice - the first was to "deal with sin" and the second (e.g. "judgment") will be to "save those who are eagerly waiting".
What happens after death?
Man will die, after which comes the judgment (Christ's second coming).
What happens next in the Bible?
Man will die (once), and then comes the judgment.
What happens when Jesus returns?
After death comes judgment - when Christ appears a second time to save those waiting for Him.
What is the remedy for sin?
What was Jesus’ mission on earth?
The first time that Jesus came was to "deal with sin."
