Hebrews 7:19

The law made nothing perfect. That is, the law in and of itself. This does not mean that salvation was impossible for men in OT times. Perfection was possible, but by the same means it is achieved today — faith in Jesus Christ. “The law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ. . . . But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster” (see on Gal. 3:24, 25).

Bringing in of a better hope. For the connection of this phrase with its context see on v. 18. The better hope centers in Christ. He takes the place of the Levitical priesthood. This is the hope that is “set before us,” our “anchor,” “which entereth into that within the veil” (ch. 6:18-20).

Draw nigh unto God. This had been the purpose of the Levitical priesthood, but through faulty instruction and administration men felt that God was far removed from them. Now Jesus Christ, the High Priest, has entered “within the veil” (ch. 6:19). He is seated “on the right hand of the Majesty on high” (ch. 1:3); therefore men may “come boldly unto the throne of grace” (ch. 4:16) and in full assurance draw near to God.