Heb 10:28 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Heb 10:28-29: 10:28-29 The author argues from lesser to greater (see study note on 9:14). The lesser situation is the old punishment of death for a person who refused to obey the law of Moses (see Deut 13:6-11 ). The greater situation concerns those who reject Christ and treat him with contempt. • how much worse the punishment: Eternal damnation is the fate awaiting those who have rejected Christ. • The blood of the covenant, which made us holy , is Christ’s perfect sacrifice (9:11–10:18 ). • insulted and disdained the Holy Spirit: Those who reject the Spirit’s prompting and mercy deny the validity of the Good News and the superiority of Christ and his saving work (cp. Mark 3:22-30 ).

a10:28-29►

bDeut 13:6-11►

c9:11–10:18►

dMark 3:22-30►

‏ Hebrews 10:28

Summary for Heb 10:28-29: 10:28-29 ^a The author argues from lesser to greater (see study note on 9:14). The lesser situation is the old punishment of death for a person who refused to obey the law of Moses (see Deut 13:6-11 ^b). The greater situation concerns those who reject Christ and treat him with contempt.

• how much worse the punishment: Eternal damnation is the fate awaiting those who have rejected Christ.

• The blood of the covenant, which made us holy, is Christ’s perfect sacrifice (9:11–10:18 ^c).

• insulted and disdained the Holy Spirit: Those who reject the Spirit’s prompting and mercy deny the validity of the Good News and the superiority of Christ and his saving work (cp. Mark 3:22-30 ^d).