Hebrews 2:9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor… The apostle had before called Christ the Son of God, the first begotten, God, Lord, which are titles proper to His Divine nature. But here he speaketh of His excellency as man, and thereupon giveth Him that title which setteth out the distinct reason why, being God, He assumed man's nature: namely, that He might be a fit and able Saviour of man. Fit, as He was man; able, as He was God. Well may this title Jesus, in regard of the signification of it, be given unto Christ. For — 1. He was a true Saviour (Hebrews 8:2), not a typical Saviour, as Joshua and other like saviours (Nehemiah 9:27). 2. He was a most free Saviour. According to His mercy He saved us (Titus 3:5). Not for price (1 Peter 1:18). 3. He was an all-sufficient Saviour. He satisfieth Divine justice, endured the infinite curse of the law, overcame death, hell, and him that had the power of them (ver. 14; Revelation 1:18). 4. He was an universal Saviour. The Saviour of all that ale or shall be saved (1 Timothy 4:10). 5. He was a total Saviour. He sayeth soul and body (1 Corinthians 15:20). 6. He was an everlasting Saviour. He brings all that believe in Him to everlasting life. As He is, so He was from the beginning, and ever will continue so (Hebrews 13:8; Revelation 13:8; Hebrews 7:24). 7. He was a perfect Saviour (Hebrews 7:25). He leaves nothing simply in the case of salvation for any other to do. 8. He is the only Saviour (Acts 4:12: Isaiah 63:5).On these grounds it becomes us — 1. To consider the need that we have of a Saviour. This will make us inquire how we may be saved (Acts 16:30). 2. To fly to Christ for salvation. He invites all so to do (John 7:37). He casts away none that come unto Him (John 6:37). 3. To trust on Him (Acts 16:31; 1 Timothy 4:10). 4. To rejoice in Him (Luke 1:47). 5. To bless God for Him (Luke 1:68). 6. To serve Him who sayeth us (Luke 1:74, 75). 7. To do all in His name (Colossians 3:17). (W. Gouge.) Parallel Verses KJV: But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man. |
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