Where is God's 'way' of salvation revealed to us?
Psalms 77:13 Thy way, Oh God, is in the sanctuary
Note: God’s way [of salvation] is in the sanctuary. Salvation - the removal of sin - is not simply an event; it is a process, the process by which a sinner is brought back into harmony with God is revealed in the sanctuary.
Psalms 77:13 Thy way, Oh God, is in the sanctuary
Note: God’s way [of salvation] is in the sanctuary. Salvation - the removal of sin - is not simply an event; it is a process, the process by which a sinner is brought back into harmony with God is revealed in the sanctuary.
To whom did the sanctuary services point to?
John 14:6 I am the way, the truth and the life
Psalms 77:13 Thy way, Oh God, is in the sanctuary
Note: Sanctuary pointed to Christ and salvation through Him. [See also: Gospel in the Old Testament for a better understanding of the old testament sanctuary service]
John 14:6 I am the way, the truth and the life
Psalms 77:13 Thy way, Oh God, is in the sanctuary
Note: Sanctuary pointed to Christ and salvation through Him. [See also: Gospel in the Old Testament for a better understanding of the old testament sanctuary service]
Moses built the earthly sanctuary after a 'pattern' of another tabernacle (Hebrews 8:5). Where is the true pattern of this tabernacle located?
Heb. 9:23 It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these
Note: Heaven
Can we be certain that there is a sanctuary or a temple in heaven?
Psalm 102:19 For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven did the LORD behold the earth
Psalm 11:4 The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD'S throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men
Note: Yes
Who pitched the heavenly sanctuary?
Exodus 15:1-19 Thou shalt bring them in, and plant them in the mountain of thine inheritance, in the place, O LORD, which thou hast made for thee to dwell in, in the Sanctuary, O Lord, which thy hands have established.
Hebrews 8:1-2 Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens; A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man.
Note: Lord pitched it and not man
How many apartments are there in the heavenly pattern that Moses built?
Ex. 26:33 And the veil shall divide unto you between the holy place and the most holy
Note: Two apartments
How does Paul distinguish between 'holy place', 'most holy place' and 'Holy places' (i.e both apartments together) in the book of Hebrews?
Hebrews 9:1-3 1Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary [Hagion]. 2For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary [Hagia]. 3And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all [hagia hagion].
Note: Paul used 'hagion' to mean the entire two apartment sanctuary in verse 1. He used 'hagia' to define 'holy place' in verse two and he used 'hagia hagion' to define the 'holiest' or "Most Holy Place' –verse 3. Paul uses the phrase 'hagia hagion' only once and that is in Hebrews 9:3. Hagion or hagia meaning “sanctuary”, “holy places” or “holies” - refers to the entire sanctuary although sometimes they refer to only part of it. The context will determine the correct meaning.
Are there really two apartments in the heavenly sanctuary?
Hebrews 9:24 For Christ is not entered into the holy places [ta hagia] made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us
Hebrews 8:2. A minister of the sanctuary [ta hagia] , and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man
Note: The words “sanctuary or holy place” are translated from the Greek expression “ta hagia,” which is a plural form meaning “holy places.” Therefore, Paul is literally stating that Jesus would take His own blood and enter both apartments (holy places) of the true tabernacle in heaven to start ministering in our behalf. Christ entered into the holy places not made with hands which are "the figures of the true". The earthly 'figures' had two apartments (Ex. 26:33). The heavenly sanctuary does not have a courtyard since the courtyard events [death of Christ] was to take place on earth.
To which apartment did Christ enter when he ascended to heaven?
Heb 9:12 By his own blood he entered in once into the holy place [ta hagion], having obtained eternal redemption for us.
Note: If Paul meant to teach that Christ at His ascension entered into the Most Holy Place, he would have employed the phrase 'hagia hagion', which without ambiguity refers exclusively to the Most Holy Place. But, he didn’t. The Greek word translated “holy place” is “hagion” which refers at times to the first apartment of the sanctuary, the Holy Place, or as in other verses to the sanctuary as a whole.
Doesn't Hebrews 6:19-20 use the phrase “within the vail” to show that Jesus entered directly into the second apartment of the Most Holy Place in the Heavenly Sanctuary as soon as he ascended to heavenThey?
Here is the verse:
Hebrews 6:19-20 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
However, Paul speaks of the Most Holy Place as after “the second vail.”
Hebrews 9:3 And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all [Hagia hagion].
Note: Hence there are two veils. The veil in Hebrews 6 is referring to the first veil.
Can we be certain that there is a sanctuary or a temple in heaven?
Psalm 102:19 For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven did the LORD behold the earth
Psalm 11:4 The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD'S throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men
Note: Yes
Who pitched the heavenly sanctuary?
Exodus 15:1-19 Thou shalt bring them in, and plant them in the mountain of thine inheritance, in the place, O LORD, which thou hast made for thee to dwell in, in the Sanctuary, O Lord, which thy hands have established.
Hebrews 8:1-2 Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens; A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man.
Note: Lord pitched it and not man
How many apartments are there in the heavenly pattern that Moses built?
Ex. 26:33 And the veil shall divide unto you between the holy place and the most holy
Note: Two apartments
How does Paul distinguish between 'holy place', 'most holy place' and 'Holy places' (i.e both apartments together) in the book of Hebrews?
Hebrews 9:1-3 1Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary [Hagion]. 2For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary [Hagia]. 3And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all [hagia hagion].
Note: Paul used 'hagion' to mean the entire two apartment sanctuary in verse 1. He used 'hagia' to define 'holy place' in verse two and he used 'hagia hagion' to define the 'holiest' or "Most Holy Place' –verse 3. Paul uses the phrase 'hagia hagion' only once and that is in Hebrews 9:3. Hagion or hagia meaning “sanctuary”, “holy places” or “holies” - refers to the entire sanctuary although sometimes they refer to only part of it. The context will determine the correct meaning.
Are there really two apartments in the heavenly sanctuary?
Hebrews 9:24 For Christ is not entered into the holy places [ta hagia] made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us
Hebrews 8:2. A minister of the sanctuary [ta hagia] , and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man
Note: The words “sanctuary or holy place” are translated from the Greek expression “ta hagia,” which is a plural form meaning “holy places.” Therefore, Paul is literally stating that Jesus would take His own blood and enter both apartments (holy places) of the true tabernacle in heaven to start ministering in our behalf. Christ entered into the holy places not made with hands which are "the figures of the true". The earthly 'figures' had two apartments (Ex. 26:33). The heavenly sanctuary does not have a courtyard since the courtyard events [death of Christ] was to take place on earth.
To which apartment did Christ enter when he ascended to heaven?
Heb 9:12 By his own blood he entered in once into the holy place [ta hagion], having obtained eternal redemption for us.
Note: If Paul meant to teach that Christ at His ascension entered into the Most Holy Place, he would have employed the phrase 'hagia hagion', which without ambiguity refers exclusively to the Most Holy Place. But, he didn’t. The Greek word translated “holy place” is “hagion” which refers at times to the first apartment of the sanctuary, the Holy Place, or as in other verses to the sanctuary as a whole.
Doesn't Hebrews 6:19-20 use the phrase “within the vail” to show that Jesus entered directly into the second apartment of the Most Holy Place in the Heavenly Sanctuary as soon as he ascended to heavenThey?
Here is the verse:
Hebrews 6:19-20 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
However, Paul speaks of the Most Holy Place as after “the second vail.”
Hebrews 9:3 And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all [Hagia hagion].
Note: Hence there are two veils. The veil in Hebrews 6 is referring to the first veil.
Does the Holy Spirit witness that the way into the heavenly sanctuary would be opened only after the earthly had fulfilled its appointed mission?
Hebrews 9:7, 8 But into the second went the high priest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offered for himself, and for the errors of the people: The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all [ta hagia] was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle [ta hagia] was yet standing
Note: Yes
The first tabernacle was the earthly sanctuary. Is it to the greater and the perfect tabernacle in heaven that Christ entered as our high priest?
Heb. 9:11 But Christ being come a high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands
Hebrews 8:1,2 We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens; A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man
At the death of Christ, what miracle signified that the priestly work of the earthly sanctuary was finished?
Matt. 27:50, 51 Jesus, when He had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom
In which apartment did John see the Son of man in the temple in heaven in Revelation 1:13?
Revelation 1:13 And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man.
Hebrews 9:2 For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread
Note: The first apartment
Did Christ make a complete 'sacrificial atonement' for us, once for all?
Hebrews 10:10 By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all
Note: Christs atoning sacrifice was a perfect, a complete sacrifice "once for all".
What would not be possible if Jesus was not raised from the dead?
1 Cor. 15:16 For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised: And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins. Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.
Where did Jesus go after His resurrection in order to complete the work of salvation?
1 Pet. 3:21 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.
Note: To “the right hand of God.”
What is Jesus doing at the right of God in heaven?
Rom. 8:34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
Note: Intercession.
What is Jesus’ role at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens?
Heb. 8:1 Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;
Note: High Priest.
Does Christ "make reconciliation" [atonement] for our sins after his "once for all" perfect sacrifice? Does this mean that the sacrificial atonment of Christ was 100% complete, but the entire biblical "atonement process" was not completed at the cross?
Hebrews 2:17 Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
Note: Why would Jesus have to be resurrected, be a High priest and then intercede for us, if the entire "atonement process" revealed in the typical earthly sanctuary was completed at the cross? The truth of the matter is, Christ's perfect sacrificial atonement and his perfect mediation [atonement] in the heavenly sanctuary are, vital phases in the biblical atonement [reconciliation] process!
Was the work done by the earthly priests in the holy and the most holy place of the earthly sanctuary a shadow pointing to Christ's real "MINISTRY" in the heavenly sanctuary as our High Priest?
Hebrew 8:1,2 We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens; A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man
Did Jesus enter the Heavenly sanctuary with his 'own blood' to make atonement for our sins?
Hebrews 9:12. Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us
Leviticus 17:11 For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul
Hebrews 2:17 Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation [atonement] for the sins of the people
What is the work of a high priest?
Heb. 7:25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens
Note: Intercession.
What would be the ultimate purpose of the work of intercession?
Rom. 8:34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
Note: The work of intercession is to protect us from condemnation.
Condemnation and justification are opposites:
Matt. 12:37 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
Rom. 5:18 Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.
Note: Therefore the ultimate purpose of the work of intercession is to justify the believers.
Why was Jesus resurrected from the dead according to Romans 4:25?
Rom. 4:25 Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.
Note: For our justification. Jesus was resurrected from the dead in order to intercede for us so that we might receive justification which is both pardon and blotting out of our sins which is the work of atonement.
What happens to us if Jesus was not raised for our justification?
1 Corinthians 15:17 And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins
Note: Ye are yet in your sins.
What does God required in order for Him to justify us?
Rom. 5:9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
Heb. 9:22 And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.
Rom. 3:25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
Note: The blood of Jesus.
What can the blood of Jesus do for our sin?
1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
Note: “Cleanseth us from all sin” [same as justification].
What is the condition for our sins to be cleansed?
1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Note: “If we confess our sins.”
Who stands and listens to us when we confess our sins?
1 John 2:1 My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
Note: “Advocate” – Intercessor or Mediator. The word “propitiation” means atonement.
How many mediators do we have for our salvation?
1 Tim. 2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus
Note: One Mediator, Jesus Christ.
What promise does the Mediator have for us?
Heb. 8:6 But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.
Heb. 12:24 And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.
Heb. 9:15 And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.
Note: Better covenant – the new covenant.
What is the new covenant?
Heb. 10:16 This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them; And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more.
Note: (1) “I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them.” (2) “And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more.”
What does God need to do for us in order for Him to write the law in our hearts?
Psa. 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
Note: Create a clean heart.
What does God need to do with our sin in order for Him to not remember our sins?
Is. 43:25 I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.
Note: Blot out our sins.
What can God declare about us when our sins are blotted out?
Is. 43:25 I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins. Put me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare thou, that thou mayest be justified.
Note: Justified.
When will Christ blot out [justify] or cleanse our sin record? Is there a specified time for the cleansing or blotting out our sins?
Dan. 8:13, 14 Then I heard one saint speaking, and another saint said unto that certain saint which spake, How long shall be the vision concerning the daily sacrifice, and the transgression of desolation, to give both the sanctuary and the host to be trodden under foot? And he said unto me, Unto two thousand and three hundred days; then shall the sanctuary be cleansed [justified]
Note: The end of 2300 days is the beginning of the restoration of God’s sanctuary and His people. According to the earthly service on the day of atonement, the “cleansing of the sanctuary” signified the final cleansing [blotting out] of sin from God’s people and the camp. This cleansing represents the process of cleansing of sin from God’s people and from the universe which begins at the end of 2300 days. [Adding 2300 years from 457 B.C. [the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem (Dan. 9:25)] brings us to the autumn of 1844. The angel said that at that time the sanctuary will be cleansed [justified]. The day of atonement signified also a day of judgment. [See also: Investigative Judgment].
How may one know that this does not refer to the earthly sanctuary being cleansed?
Dan. 8:17 He said unto me, Understand, a son of man: for at the time of the end shall be the vision [of the 2300 days]
Did John also see a time when the temple of God was opened in heaven and the entrance into the second apartment - Most holy place was revealed where the Ark of the Covenant is located?
Revelation 11:19 And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament
What is the Hebrew meaning of “Cleansed” in Dan. 8:14?
6663. tsadaq, tsaw-dak´; a primitive root; to be (causatively, make) right (in a moral or forensic sense):—cleanse, clear self, (be, do) just(-ice, -ify, -ify self), (be turn to) righteous(-ness).
How has the Hebrew word, tsadaq (6663) being used in the Old Testament?
Gen. 44:16 And Judah said, What shall we say unto my lord? what shall we speak? or how shall we clear ourselves? God hath found out the iniquity of thy servants: behold, we are my lord’s servants, both we, and he also with whom the cup is found.
Ex. 23:7 Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.
Job 13:18 Behold now, I have ordered my cause; I know that I shall be justified
Dan. 8:14 And he said unto me, Unto two thousand and three hundred days; then shall the sanctuary be cleansed
Note:
-Tsadaq (6663) is used 41 times in total in the Old Testament.
-Tsadaq was used as “cleansed” only one time.
-Tsadaq was used as “clear” only one time.
-Tsadaq was used as “justice” two times.
-Tsadaq was used as “just”, “justified”, “justifieth”, “justify”, Justifying” 26 times in total.
-Tsadaq was used mostly as an idea of justification.
In Gen. 44:16, tsadaq is used as “clear”. In the text, “clear” means the opposite of “found out the iniquity”. Therefore, “clear” means, cannot find iniquity. Therefore, “the sanctuary shall be” justified or cleared means, cannot find iniquity in the sanctuary. This will become true when the sins of God’s people are blotted out from the sanctuary. Therefore the final justification takes place when our sins are blotted out.
What made the justification possible? The death of Jesus made it possible to justify [or tsadaq or cleanse] or blot out sins of many because Jesus bears the sins of many:
Is. 53:11 He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.
In Gen. 44:16, tsadaq is used as “clear”. In the text, “clear” means the opposite of “found out the iniquity”. Therefore, “clear” means, cannot find iniquity. Therefore, “the sanctuary shall be” justified or cleared means, cannot find iniquity in the sanctuary. This will become true when the sins of God’s people are blotted out from the sanctuary. Therefore the final justification takes place when our sins are blotted out.
What made the justification possible? The death of Jesus made it possible to justify [or tsadaq or cleanse] or blot out sins of many because Jesus bears the sins of many:
Is. 53:11 He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.
Does the new testament say the heavenly sanctuary needed cleansing or purifying the same way the earthly type needed purification or cleansing?
Hebrews 9:22-24. It was necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified [cleansed] with these: but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us
Note: Just as the earthly sanctuary needed cleansing, Paul says, the heavenly also needed cleansing or purifying. When did this begin? At the end of 2300 days - 1844!
When will Christ cleanse [blot out] or begin the judgment? Did he start doing it at his ASCENSION or at a future event?
Acts 24:25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.
Rev 14:7 Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.
Hebrews 10:30 The Lord shall judge his people.
Acts 3:19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord
Hebrews 9:22-24. It was necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified [cleansed] with these: but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us
Note: Just as the earthly sanctuary needed cleansing, Paul says, the heavenly also needed cleansing or purifying. When did this begin? At the end of 2300 days - 1844!
When will Christ cleanse [blot out] or begin the judgment? Did he start doing it at his ASCENSION or at a future event?
Acts 24:25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.
Rev 14:7 Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.
Hebrews 10:30 The Lord shall judge his people.
Acts 3:19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord
Note: Christ did not begin the actual work of blotting out our sins at his ascension. Acts 3:19 clearly refers to an end-time blotting out. Especially since it speaks of how "the times of refreshing SHALL come from the presence of the Lord." The time of Pentecostal refreshing had already come. Obviously this is talking about a future time. Verses Acts 3:20-21 also make it clear this time for blotting out is "the time of restitution of all things"--yet another clear reference to the last days of human history. The simple truth is that the 'antitypical day of atonement' was not, most assuredly, finished at the cross. Christ's once and for all, complete sacrifice on the cross "provided" the means for our forgiveness and cleansing [blotting out]:
Hebrews 1:3 After He [Christ] had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven [NIV]
Just like the record of sins was cleansed on the Day of Atonement in the earthly sanctuary, we see that there is a record of sins in the heavenly sanctuary that needs to be cleansed. If so, how and where is that record maintained? Is it done by means of books?
Revelation 20:12. And the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works
Daniel 7:10 The judgment was set, and the books were opened
Was Paul expecting the Day of Judgment as day that was approaching in the future? That means, Paul believed for sure that Christ did not enter into the Most holy place at his ascension to carry out the work of cleansing?
Hebrew 10:25-27 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.
What will the judgment do to the little horn power?
Daniel 7:25,26 And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time. But the judgment shall sit, and they shall take away his dominion, to consume and to destroy it unto the end.
Note: Speaking of the little horn (Papacy); the little horn speaks against the most high. He persecutes the saints of the most high. And he thinks to change the [times and the] Law of God found in the heavenly sanctuary. In Daniel 2, the clay & iron kingdom represented a spiritual kingdom mingled with kingdoms of this world. Daniel 7 tells us that this little horn power parallels that spiritual kingdom [See our study titled investigative judgment]. When a kingdom represents God, it should represent God in spirit and truth. Here we have a professed spiritual power that rises after the Roman Empire and yet persecutes God’s people. But the judgment shall sit, and they shall take away his dominion -v26. The purpose of the judgment is to destroy the dominion of this little horn over this world. Satan is behind the little horn. So it ultimately is to take away the dominion of Satan.
When Adam and Eve sinned, they fell under the dominion of Satan. They fell under his law; the law of sin and death. The judgment is that which reverses what Satan is doing in our lives.
Psalm 119:113 Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
The judgment is to get rid of his dominion over our lives. Judgment reverses the false condemnation against the righteous (John 5:24). Satan came to condemn us in sin. Christ came to condemn sin in us [justify]. Judgment reveals whether you allow Satan to condemn us in sin or whether we allow Christ to condemn sin in us (Romans 8:1-4).
What group of people will be considered in the the judgment?
1 Pet. 4:17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?
Hebrews 10:30 The Lord shall judge his people
Ecclesiastes 12:14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
Ecclesiastes 3:17 I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work
Deuteronomy 25:1 If there be a controversy between men, and they come unto judgment, that the judges may judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked
Daniel 7:22 Judgement was given to [or towards, in favour of] the saints of the most high
Note: All (living and dead) who claimed to be Christians - (the house of God) - will be considered in this judgment. The judgment will result in justifying the righteous. That's why Rom. 4:25 says, Christ "was raised again for our justification".
Hebrews 1:3 After He [Christ] had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven [NIV]
Just like the record of sins was cleansed on the Day of Atonement in the earthly sanctuary, we see that there is a record of sins in the heavenly sanctuary that needs to be cleansed. If so, how and where is that record maintained? Is it done by means of books?
Revelation 20:12. And the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works
Daniel 7:10 The judgment was set, and the books were opened
Was Paul expecting the Day of Judgment as day that was approaching in the future? That means, Paul believed for sure that Christ did not enter into the Most holy place at his ascension to carry out the work of cleansing?
Hebrew 10:25-27 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.
What will the judgment do to the little horn power?
Daniel 7:25,26 And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time. But the judgment shall sit, and they shall take away his dominion, to consume and to destroy it unto the end.
Note: Speaking of the little horn (Papacy); the little horn speaks against the most high. He persecutes the saints of the most high. And he thinks to change the [times and the] Law of God found in the heavenly sanctuary. In Daniel 2, the clay & iron kingdom represented a spiritual kingdom mingled with kingdoms of this world. Daniel 7 tells us that this little horn power parallels that spiritual kingdom [See our study titled investigative judgment]. When a kingdom represents God, it should represent God in spirit and truth. Here we have a professed spiritual power that rises after the Roman Empire and yet persecutes God’s people. But the judgment shall sit, and they shall take away his dominion -v26. The purpose of the judgment is to destroy the dominion of this little horn over this world. Satan is behind the little horn. So it ultimately is to take away the dominion of Satan.
When Adam and Eve sinned, they fell under the dominion of Satan. They fell under his law; the law of sin and death. The judgment is that which reverses what Satan is doing in our lives.
Psalm 119:113 Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
The judgment is to get rid of his dominion over our lives. Judgment reverses the false condemnation against the righteous (John 5:24). Satan came to condemn us in sin. Christ came to condemn sin in us [justify]. Judgment reveals whether you allow Satan to condemn us in sin or whether we allow Christ to condemn sin in us (Romans 8:1-4).
What group of people will be considered in the the judgment?
1 Pet. 4:17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?
Hebrews 10:30 The Lord shall judge his people
Ecclesiastes 12:14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
Ecclesiastes 3:17 I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work
Deuteronomy 25:1 If there be a controversy between men, and they come unto judgment, that the judges may judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked
Daniel 7:22 Judgement was given to [or towards, in favour of] the saints of the most high
Note: All (living and dead) who claimed to be Christians - (the house of God) - will be considered in this judgment. The judgment will result in justifying the righteous. That's why Rom. 4:25 says, Christ "was raised again for our justification".
By what standard will all be judged? And since God already knows everything about every person, why have a judgment?
James 2:12 They ... shall be judged by the law of liberty
1 Cor. 4:9 We are made a spectacle [theater] unto the world, and to angels, and to men
Note: The Ten-Commandment law is God's standard in the judgment (James 2:10-12). The judgment is not to inform God. He already knows (2 Timothy 2:19).
What portion of a person's life is considered in the investigative judgment? How will rewards be decided?
Ecclesiastes 12:14 God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil
Revelation 22:12 Behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be
Note: The judgment will confirm who will be saved of those who claimed to be Christians. It will doubtless also confirm as lost, those whose names are not judged in the pre-advent judgment. We are saved by grace alone, and rewards will be given based on works or deeds - which proves the genuineness of a Christian's faith - i.e a faith that works [not plus works] (James 2:26).
The Bible says God forgives all sins which are confessed (1 John 1:9). It is also clear that, though forgiven, the record of these sins remains on heaven's books until the end of time (Acts 3:19-21). Why aren't the sins blotted out when forgiven (1 John 1:9 ) ?
The heavenly judgment is not complete until the judgment of the wicked takes place—immediately prior to their destruction at the end of the world after 1000 years millenial reign with Christ. If God destroyed the records before this final phase of the judgment, He could be accused of a massive cover-up. All records of conduct remain open for viewing until the judgment is completed.
When will Christ not bear the sins of many?
Heb. 9:28 So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.
Note: Jesus died to bear the sins of many to justify them. But at the second coming of Christ, He will not bear the sins of many because the work of blotting out of sin has already been completed before He comes back the second time.
Therefore, before Jesus comes back the second time:
1) Sins of God’s people are blotted out from the heavenly sanctuary by the blood of Jesus.
2) God’s people will be declared as though they never sinned (justified) (Read Rev. 22:11)
3) And then their sins will be transferred to the scapegoat (Satan)
4) Satan will be blamed for all the sins of God’s people. Scapegoat: Christ or Satan?
After 1000 years, Satan, all evil angels, and all wicked will be blotted out of the entire universe by fire of God. This is the ultimate result of the work of atonement.
How does John describe the declaration of Judgment?
Revelation 22:11,12 He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still. And behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be
Revelation 22:11,12 He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still. And behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be
Note: When Christ lays aside His priestly garment and puts on His kingly robe, the probation of every person has been eternally settled and fixed.
What are the two things essential for blotting out of sins according to Acts 3:19?
Acts 3:19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out.
Acts 3:19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out.
What was the only hope of the Israelites on the day of atonement? What will be our only hope during the time of the antitypical day of atonement or the final atonement?
1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
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