Bible Discussion Thread

the time of reformation; Heb. 9:10 = The Greek noun root (pronounced "ka-hee-ROS") translated here into "time" speaks of a very specific, short, and measurable period of time which features its own unique characteristics, and usually climaxes with an important decisive event. Contextually, the event was CHRIST's Crucifixion when "HE appeared to put away sin by the Sacrifice of HIMSELF" (v.26).

The term "reformation" occurs only once in the N.T. ( Heb. 9:10)and translates from the Greek compound noun (pronounced "dee-OR-th-sis"). It combines two words:

1st, the Greek preposition (pronounced "dee-AH"), meaning "by" or "through"; and

2nd, the Greek adjective (pronounced "or-THOS"), meaning "straight", "erect", or "upright".

The English language derives the grammatical element "ortho - ", relating especially to the spine and long straight bones of the skeletal system which enables humans to stand up straight and erect.

It also derives the religious term "orthodox", which speaks of conforming to, and behaving according to healthy and approved doctrine.

This Reformation speaks of LORD JESUS CHRIST fulfilling and abolishing the Old Testament sacrificial animal typology when HE sacrificed HIMSELF on Calvary's Cross.

CHRIST's Soteriologic Reformation establishes all things "better", including, but not limited to, a

+ "better Hope" ( Heb. 7:19),

+ "better Testament" ( Heb. 7:22),

+ "better Covenant" ( Heb. 8:6),

+ "better Promises" ( Heb. 8:6,

+ "better country, that is an Heavenly" ( Heb. 11:16), and

+ "better Resurrection" ( Heb. 11:35).