The Hebrews writer boldly asserts that Christ is better than anything the Jews had under the Old Law. The letter begins with seven credentials that place Christ in a class by himself. Following this foundation, the writer argues that He is "better than the angels." The argument follows:

He has a more excellent name. "Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." (Acts 4:12) Christ's name is the only name linked to our salvation. "Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." (Philippians 2:9-11)

Angels adore and worship Him. "But when He again brings the firstborn into the world, He says: 'Let all the angels of God worship Him.'" (Hebrews 1:6) These angelic beings worship the Son. Why shouldn't they? He is God and deserves their worship.

He created the angels. "And of the angels He says: "Who makes His angels spirits and His ministers a flame of fire." (Hebrews 1:7) God is able to change the angels' makeup to fit his needs. The Son is unchangeable. They are changeable and therefore, inferior to the Son.

Scepter of His kingdom is righteousness. "But to the Son He says: 'Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your Kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You with the oil of gladness more than Your companions.'" (Hebrews 1:8,9) Some angels have fallen because they transgressed (Jude 6). The Son's kingdom is based on His perfect righteousness.

He is eternal-angels are not. "They will perish, but You remain; and they will all grow old like a garment; like a cloak You will fold them up, and they will be changed. But You are the same, and Your years will not fail. (Hebrews 1:11,12) This is not the idea of eternal destruction, but of ruin and loss. Angels are created beings and therefore not eternal -the Son is God; He is eternal.

Angels are servants, Christ is God's Son. "But to which of the angels has He ever said: 'Sit at My right hand, till I make Your enemies Your footstool?' Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation?" (Hebrews 1:13,14) This shows that the function of angles is to serve, and the Son is to rule.

From examining the first 14 verses of the Hebrew letter, we learn that no one has credentials comparable to those of God's Son. No man, group of men, or angel has such a resume. The Son is in a superior position, and He always will be!