Throughout Hebrews, the author argues the superiority of Christ to the Law, to the Prophets, to the angels, even to Moses. His high christology indicates that he believes Christ to be lower for a little while, not a little lower than the angels. He writes that Christ is “much superior to angels” and “Let all God’s angels worship him.” Furthermore, the author repeatedly states that Jesus sits at the place of honor and glory, the right hand of God. This high view of Christ as far superior to the Old Covenant indicates that the author views Christ as not lower than God, but lower for a little while. That “little while” having passed, Christ is supremely elevated. His glory is now evident, and he is no longer lower than the
Throughout Hebrews, the author argues the superiority of Christ to the Law, to the Prophets, to the angels, even to Moses. His high christology indicates that he believes Christ to be lower for a little while, not a little lower than the angels. He writes that Christ is “much superior to angels” and “Let all God’s angels worship him.” Furthermore, the author repeatedly states that Jesus sits at the place of honor and glory, the right hand of God. This high view of Christ as far superior to the Old Covenant indicates that the author views Christ as not lower than God, but lower for a little while. That “little while” having passed, Christ is supremely elevated. His glory is now evident, and he is no longer lower than the