I was troubled by this passage at one time also. There is an alternate translation for it that states "...WHILE they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh,... In place of "since or because they crucify afresh"
That makes it a little more consistant with other passages. If I remember correctly he was talking to people who were reverting back to jewish traditions and sacrifices to attone for their sins. Paul was simply telling them that since a one-time sacrifice was made already in Christ Jesus, there is no longer any acceptable sacrifice to give. As long as they continued in their rituals instead of staying with faith in Jesus alone for forgiveness, they could only await a fearful expectation of death and judgment. That is what is meant by "there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins." It is because Jesus was the one-time sin offering. Glory be unto God for that - AMEN!
Upvote
0