06/05/2026
Bishop Melvin Jones sharing...
Good Morning!
Hebrews 9:27-28 (KJV)
“And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:
So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.”
Hebrews 9:27-28
Background
The book of Hebrews was written to show that Jesus Christ is superior to the Old Testament sacrifices, priests, and covenant system. In chapter 9, the writer explains that the sacrifices under the Law had to be offered repeatedly, but Jesus offered Himself once for all time.
Verse 27 Explained
“It is appointed unto men once to die…”
This teaches that every person has a divine appointment with death.
1. Death entered the world because of sin (Romans 5:12).
2. Human beings do not live on earth forever.
3. The Bible does not teach repeated earthly lives (reincarnation).
Psalm 89:48
“What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death?”
“…but after this the judgment”
After death comes accountability before God.
1. Every person will stand before God.
2. Believers will give an account of their lives (2 Corinthians 5:10).
3. Unbelievers will face the Great White Throne Judgment (Revelation 20:11-15).
The writer is emphasizing the certainty of two things:
1. Death
2. Judgment
Just as death happens once, Christ’s sacrifice happened once.
Verse 28 Explained
“So Christ was once offered…”
The word “so” connects verse 27 to verse 28.
The comparison is:
1. People die once.
2. Christ died once.
Unlike Old Testament sacrifices that were repeated year after year, Jesus’ sacrifice was complete and sufficient forever.
Hebrews 10:12
“But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God.”
“…to bear the sins of many”
Jesus took upon Himself the punishment for our sins.
Isaiah 53:6
“The LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.”
1 Peter 2:24
“Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree.”
Christ became our substitute, carrying the penalty we deserved.
“…unto them that look for him”
This refers to believers who are eagerly awaiting Christ’s return.
Looking for Him means expecting Him.
Loving His appearing.
Living in readiness and faithfulness.
Titus 2:13
“Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.”
“…shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation”
This does not mean Jesus ever sinned.
It means that when He came the first time, He came to deal with the problem of sin through His sacrifice.
When He returns:
He will not come to die again.
He will not come as a suffering servant.
He will come as King, Judge, and Deliverer.
For believers, His second coming completes our salvation through resurrection, glorification, and eternal life.
Philippians 3:20-21
“For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour…”
Key Lessons
1. Death is certain.
Every person has an appointment with death unless Christ returns first.
2. Judgment is certain.
We will all stand before God and give an account.
3. Christ’s sacrifice was sufficient.
Jesus died once and paid for sin completely.
4. Believers should live expectantly.
We are to watch, pray, and be ready for His return.
5. Jesus is coming again.
His first coming brought redemption; His second coming will bring the fullness of salvation to His people.
Summary
Hebrews 9:27-28 teaches that just as every person dies once and then faces judgment, Jesus Christ offered Himself once as the perfect sacrifice for sin. Those who trust Him and eagerly await His return have the promise that He will come again—not to deal with sin through another sacrifice, but to bring the fullness of salvation to His redeemed people.
The message is clear: Be ready. Christ died once for our sins, and He is coming again for those who are looking for Him. Amen
Good Day!
