Who is 'by Him' in Hebrews 13:15?
In Hebrews 13:15, 'by Him' refers to the Crucified Christ identified in verses 12-13. It is by virtue of His death, burial, and resurrection on our behalf that believers can offer what follows. The phrase points to Him, not to any human effort or ritual.
Les explains that in Hebrews 13:15 the phrase 'by Him' points to the Crucified Christ mentioned in verses 12-13. He emphasizes that it is by virtue of Christ's death, burial, and resurrection on our behalf. Les connects this to the living sacrifice he has been describing: presenting your body from the time you get up in the morning until you lay your head on the pillow at night. He notes that God is not demanding or commanding this but asking for it, and that the word 'beseech' means asking or begging. So the verse calls for an offering made by Him.
By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate.
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