The Law Made Nothing Perfect

Hebrews 7:19 For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.

‘Bringing in’ [Greek: epeisagoge] superintroduction. This refers to the introduction of the gospel or the new covenant to take the place of the old covenant.

‘Better hope’ – Christ is better than Aaron: Makes perfect (7:11, 19; 10:14). Of a higher order (6:20; 7:1-21). Priest after a higher law (7:16). An eternal Priest (7:16-17, 21). A priest of an all-powerful and more profitable covenant (7:18). Priest of a better hope (7:19). Priest of a better way of approaching God (7:19; 10:19-23). Priest by God’s oath (7:21; Ps. 110:4). Priest of a better covenant based upon better promises (7:22; 8:6). Unchangeable (7:23-25, 28; 10:12-14). Able to save (7:25; 10:1-18). An eternal intercessor (7:25). Holy, harmless, undefiled, and separate from sinners (7:26-27). Exalted to heaven (7:26; 1:3; 8:1; 12:1-2). No daily sacrifices (7:27; 10:10-14). An all-sufficient sacrifice (7:27; 10:10-14). Not infirm (7:28; Matt. 8:17). Consecrated forever (7:28). The Minister of the true and the heavenly temple (8:1-2; 9:11). Minister realities (8:4-5; 10:1-4). A more excellent ministry (8:6). The Mediator of a better covenant based upon better promises (8:6).

‘By the which we draw nigh unto God.’ By the atonement and the new covenant, we have a personal approach to God which no man had by the law program (7:19; 10:19-23).