John, this is really good. I don't know if I would call confession, prayer, and repentance "substitutes" for sacrificial offering
Bill,
I blew it and wrote a correction. I meant to say that these were NOT "subsitutes" for sacrifical offering. I have slowed down and am doing a more thorough job of proof-reading, but I missed this.
My point I hope is clear --- the Hebrew writer is saying that there is only one way sin is forgiven ------------------------- sacrifical offering. Truthfully, I just saw this when I was preparing that post. This explains the existence of sacrifical offerings in times of pre-law. And it eliminates all other activty ------------- save the "once and for all time" sacrifice of the Christ.
Anyway -- thanks for your encouragement.
Jd
