10:15
It is implicitly assumed that Scripture is inspired by the Holy Spirit. In fact, we should note that “inspired” here is a very strong term. It says “The Holy Spirit also testifies to us”. The words say what the Holy Spirit wants them to say. It is not a matter of the Holy Spirit giving the author a general feeling or idea. At the same time, this does not mean that the human author was a mere dictation machine.
10:16
The writer repeats some of the quotes from Jeremiah, this time Jer 31:33. There are two key thoughts in this verse. The first is that there will be a new covenant “after that time”. The covenant of the Law was not viewed by God as the final act. Secondly, He would write His laws in their hearts and minds. The failure of the Law covenant was the inability of man to obey it. The new covenant changes the heart and mind of man, we are born again. We should also note that it is the Law that is written on our hearts. God’s standards have not changed. Moreover, it is His laws that are written on our hearts. This is all God focused.
It is implicitly assumed that Scripture is inspired by the Holy Spirit. In fact, we should note that “inspired” here is a very strong term. It says “The Holy Spirit also testifies to us”. The words say what the Holy Spirit wants them to say. It is not a matter of the Holy Spirit giving the author a general feeling or idea. At the same time, this does not mean that the human author was a mere dictation machine.
10:16
The writer repeats some of the quotes from Jeremiah, this time Jer 31:33. There are two key thoughts in this verse. The first is that there will be a new covenant “after that time”. The covenant of the Law was not viewed by God as the final act. Secondly, He would write His laws in their hearts and minds. The failure of the Law covenant was the inability of man to obey it. The new covenant changes the heart and mind of man, we are born again. We should also note that it is the Law that is written on our hearts. God’s standards have not changed. Moreover, it is His laws that are written on our hearts. This is all God focused.
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