The Three Appearings, also Legality and Levity (2 Vols.)

The word “appearing” occurs three times in Hebrews 4, and the repetition, says Mackintosh, isn’t accidental. In all, Hebrews 4 uses the word “appear” to describe three distinct—but related—functions of Christ work: Christ appears on earth to accomplish a certain work, appears in heaven to accomplish a certain ministry, and will appear in glory at the Second Coming. This concise word study succinctly unites the diverse capacities in which Christ serves.