Hebrews 5:8-9 (ESV Strong's)
Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered. And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him,
Subject: The Perfection of Christ
The above verses are found in the chapter(s) that speak about Jesus as our High Priest ... our Complete and Perfect High Priest. The readers had heard about Christ and had put their faith in Christ. But, because of false teaching they were being led back to the Judaism the left. In that system the priest was appointed by God and then offered sacrifices, based upon God's instruction, for their sins and the sins of the people. They did this daily, monthly and yearly. However, Christ did not have to offer sacrifices for His sins or continually. He was perfect and offered ONCE FOR ALL. Then why does it say He "learned obedience" and was "made perfect?" The issue here is not Christ's nature or character. He was already perfect in all aspects. What the writer is referring to has to do with the comparison he is making between the Christ and the Jewish priestly system. Christ being "made perfect" means He completed perfectly the requirements of being a priest. Christ was the only perfect priest and the only One who could offer a final sacrifice to make those who put faith in Him, perfect. We are made perfect by His perfect obedience to offer Himself.
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