Hebrews 12: the heavenly assembly and Jesus the mediator
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Hebrews says its hearers have come to the assembly of angels and the spirits of righteous persons made perfect, and to Jesus, mediator of a new covenant. It depicts heavenly communion; it does not narrate a Christian asking a saint for a favor.
Reception
scripture
Perspective note
Comparative historical/source study. The original author's or church's reception is retained; inclusion does not make every claim Oriental Orthodox teaching.
Scripture
- Hebrews 12:22–24 — The passage describes the assembly Christians have approached; it does not itself narrate a petition addressed to a saint.
Sources and further reading
- Hebrews 12
Text and notes on the assembly and Jesus as mediator.