the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth. That we must feel our spiritual necessities, in order to our calling with fervency and earnestness. I. That scene was emblematic of heaven. The Jews often speak of כסא הדין, "a throne of judgment", and כסא רחמים, "a throne of mercy"; and represent God as sitting upon one or other of these, when he is dispensing justice or mercy; and the latter they sometimes call, as here, כסא חסד ורחמים, "a throne of grace and mercy": and so they make the first man Adam to pray to God after this manner; "let my prayer come before the throne of thy glory, and let my cry come before כסא רחמיך, "the throne of thy mercy".'. Clarke's Notes on the Bible. There is a throne of grace set up, a way of worship instituted, in which God may with honour meet poor sinners, and treat with them, and they may with hope draw night to him, repenting and believing. In all times of our trial and temptation we may be assured that he is seated on that throne, and wherever we are, we may approach him with acceptance. We have a Friend at court; our Bridegroom is on the throne. (2) we “need” the privilege of coming before such a throne. We are guilty and self-condemned - and our first cry should be for “mercy” - “mercy.” A man who comes to God not feeling his need of mercy must fail of obtaining the divine favor; and he will be best prepared to obtain that favor who has the deepest sense of his need of forgiveness. A throne is the seat of a sovereign; a throne of grace is designed to represent a sovereign seated to dispense mercy and pardon. Even when pardoned, we need grace to keep us from sin, to aid us in duty, to preserve us in the day of temptation. In every land he may be approached, and in as many different languages as people speak, may they plead for mercy. What a world would this be if God sat on a throne of “justice” only, and if no mercy were ever to be shown to people! To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology, Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace -. Test drive it and tell us about your experience. Secondly, We should encourage ourselves, by the excellency of our high priest, to come boldly to the throne of grace, Hebrews 4:16. We are guilty and self-condemned - and our first cry should be for “mercy” - “mercy.” A man who comes to God not feeling his need of mercy must fail of obtaining the divine favor; and he will be best prepared to obtain that favor who has the deepest sense of his need of forgiveness. Who would not be glad to be able to pay a debt in a manner so easy? Either to Christ, who is before spoken of as an high priest, and who was typified by the mercy seat, to which there seems to be an allusion; and coming to him as a priest upon his throne is very proper: to him saints come for pardon and cleansing, and for a justifying righteousness, for the acceptance of their persons, and the presentation of their services, and for every supply of grace; and to him they may come "boldly", since he stands in the relations of a Father, husband, and brother, and from him they may expect receive mercy, since it is kept for him, and with him, and is only dispensed through him; and in him they may hope to find grace, since all fulness of it dwells in him; and help in every time of need, since their help is laid on him. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace - “The throne of grace!” What a beautiful expression. As Jesus Christ tasted death for every man, so every man may go to that propitiatory, and take the mercy that is suited to his degree of guilt. We need pardon - as the first thing when we come to God. Yet who can feel this? To a God willing to show mercy he comes with the merits of a sacrifice sufficient for all, and pleads for their salvation. And feeling our need of this, we may come and ask of God “all” that we want for this purpose. We are to call for mercy and grace when we need them; and we are to expect to receive them when we call. And find grace - Mercy refers to the pardon of sin, and being brought into the favor of God. To a God willing to show mercy he comes with the merits of a sacrifice sufficient for all, and pleads for their salvation. ; Daniel 10:13,21 ; 12:1,2 ; Jude 1:9 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:16 . [To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all - That is, a tenth part of all the spoils which he had taken Genesis 14:20, thus acknowledging that in dignity of office Melchizedek was greatly his superior; Hebrews 7:4, Hebrews 7:6, Hebrews 7:8. (5) it is easy to obtain all the grace that we need. (5) it is easy to obtain all the grace that we need. Every man is a sinner - and should pray for pardon; every man is weak, feeble, dependent, and should pray for grace. We are sinful - and need mercy; we are feeble, and need grace to help us. This is what we next need - we all need - we always need. Occurs only here, Revelation 6:15, and Revelation 18:23, high captains = chiliarchs (commanders of 1,000 men). Grace is that by which the soul is supported after it has received this mercy, and by which it is purified from all unrighteousness, and upheld in all trials and difficulties, and enabled to prove faithful unto death. These two terms are often used the same way, as a general reference to the inner man. He is always ready to pardon. Yet how few there are who are willing to pay the debt to justice thus! As Jesus Christ tasted death for every man, so every man may go to that propitiatory, and take the mercy that is suited to his degree of guilt. Click the Bible for the all new StudyLight.org!! All that needs to be done is to plead the merits of our Great High Priest, and God is ready to pardon. In all times of our trial and temptation we may be assured that he is seated on that throne, and wherever we are, we may approach him with acceptance. The word βονθεια is properly rendered assistance, help, or support; but it is an assistance in consequence of the earnest cry of the person in distress, for the word signifies to run at the cry, θειν εις βοην, or επι βοην θειν . And feeling our need of this, we may come and ask of God “all” that we want for this purpose. The only other angel whose name is revealed Gabriel, was employed in the most distinguished services. (1) Rejoice that there “is” a throne of grace. He is on a throne of grace. In view of it, let us. Failure to endure trials is the mark of the seed sown on rocky soil. Click the Bible for the all new StudyLight.org!! That this exhortation of the apostle may not be lost on us, let us consider: -. Such is the assurance given us; and to this bold approach to the throne of grace all are freely invited. It is always accessible. Hebrews 10:35 - Therefore, do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. God is seated on a throne of mercy. He is always interceding. Why then, O why, should any remain unforgiven and perish? Or else to God the Father, since Christ, the high priest, is the way of access to God, and it is by him the saints come unto the Father; who is represented as on a "throne", to show his majesty, and to command reverence; and as on a "throne of grace", to encourage distressed souls to come unto him; and to express his sovereignty in the distribution of his grace: and this coming to him is a sacerdotal act, for every believer is a priest; and is not local, but spiritual, and with the heart, and by faith; and chiefly regards the duty of prayer, and a drawing nigh to God in that ordinance with spiritual sacrifices to offer unto him: and this may be done "boldly"; or "with freedom of speech"; speaking out plainly all that is in the heart, using an holy courage and intrepidity of mind, free from servile fear, and a bashful spirit; all which requires an heart sprinkled from an evil conscience, faith, in the person, blood, and righteousness of Christ, a view of God, as a God of peace, grace, and mercy, and a holy confidence of being heard by him; and such a spirit and behaviour at the throne of grace are very consistent with reverence of the divine Majesty, with submission to his will, and with that humility which becomes saints. Click the Bible for the all new StudyLight.org!! All these are reasons why we should persevere. 2 Corinthians 4:16 - Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. That we must call aloud on God for his mercy, if we expect him to run to our assistance. Hallelujah! He who reigns in heaven loves us better than we love ourselves. More of Bible resources you want and need: 110+ Commentaries, 28 Dictionaries, 8 Encyclopedias and 3 Lexicons, 12+ Devotionals! So, brethren, I beseech you, when you hear, as Hebrews is read, God not only taking away from those Hebrews (to whom alone He gave the Ten Commandments), the whole Levitical system, but also disannulling the Law, hearken to God, not to man. Intro: Our text looks at life as a race with a course to run, and a prize to gain. Find Hebrews 4:12-13 Sermon Illustrations, browse preaching ideas and sermon stories on Hebrews 4:12-13 All Christians struggle with two crucial areas that will make or break us in the Christian life: perseverance in times of trial; and, prayer. The Bible tells us that people have an “inner” and an “outer” nature (Genesis 2:7, 2 Corinthians 4:16). His merits may always be pleaded as the ground of our salvation. We may, therefore, come without hesitancy, or trembling, and ask for all the mercy that we need. He is the Great High Priest of people. (4) it is easy to be forgiven. And find grace - Favor - strength, help, counsel, direction, support, for the various duties and trials of life. The great High Priest of the Christian calling, having shed his own blood to make expiation, is represented as approaching, God and pleading for the pardon of people. By day and by night; from year to year; from generation to generation; he is on such a throne. By day and by night; from year to year; from generation to generation; he is on such a throne. Or else to God the Father, since Christ, the high priest, is the way of access to God, and it is by him the saints come unto the Father; who is represented as on a "throne", to show his majesty, and to command reverence; and as on a "throne of grace", to encourage distressed souls to come unto him; and to express his sovereignty in the distribution of his grace: and this coming to him is a sacerdotal act, for every believer is a priest; and is not local, but spiritual, and with the heart, and by faith; and chiefly regards the duty of prayer, and a drawing nigh to God in that ordinance with spiritual sacrifices to offer unto him: and this may be done "boldly"; or "with freedom of speech"; speaking out plainly all that is in the heart, using an holy courage and intrepidity of mind, free from servile fear, and a bashful spirit; all which requires an heart sprinkled from an evil conscience, faith, in the person, blood, and righteousness of Christ, a view of God, as a God of peace, grace, and mercy, and a holy confidence of being heard by him; and such a spirit and behaviour at the throne of grace are very consistent with reverence of the divine Majesty, with submission to his will, and with that humility which becomes saints. Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. And find grace to help in time of need; the Syriac version renders it, "in time of affliction"; which is a time of need, as every time of distress is, whether from the immediate hand of God, or through the persecutions of men, or the temptations of Satan: and help at such times may be expected; since not only God is able to help, but he has promised it; and he has laid help on Christ; and gives it seasonably, and at the best time; and it springs from grace, yea, it is grace that does help; by which may be meant, the discoveries of God's love, and the supplies of grace from Christ: which may be hoped for, seeing God is the God of all grace; and he is seated on a throne of grace; and all fulness of grace dwells in Christ: to find grace often, signifies to find favour with God, to be accepted by him, as well as to receive grace from him. Every man is a sinner - and should pray for pardon; every man is weak, feeble, dependent, and should pray for grace. This was the covering of the ark of the testimony or covenant, at each end of which was a cherub, and between them the shechinah, or symbol of the Divine Majesty, which appeared to, and conversed with, the high priest. Test drive it and tell us about your experience. The high priest approaches that seat or throne of the divine majesty with the blood of the atonement to make intercession for the people, and to plead for pardon; see the notes on Hebrews 9:7-8. The approach mentioned here is to the כפרת kapporeth, ἱλαστηριον, the propitiatory or mercy-seat. We come not depending on our own merits, but we come where a sufficient sacrifice has been offered for human guilt; and where we are assured that God is merciful. He is on a throne of grace. We may, therefore, come with boldness and look for pardon. And find grace - Mercy refers to the pardon of sin, and being brought into the favor of God. This is a part of our liberty or boldness; we come up to the throne, and we call aloud for mercy, and God hears and dispenses the blessing we need. In that service God is represented as seated in the most holy place on the mercy seat. That calling thus we shall infallibly get what we want; for in Christ Jesus, as a sacrificial offering, God is ever well pleased; and he is also well pleased with all who take refuge in the atonement which he has made. On them alone the blame must lie. Hebrews 4:16 - Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. There is not a day of our lives in which we do not need pardon; not an hour in which we do not need grace. Please modify your queries and try again. Who is there who would not be overwhelmed with despair? He is the Great High Priest of people. The approach mentioned here is to the כפרת kapporeth, ἱλαστηριον, the propitiatory or mercy-seat. To help in time of need - Εις ευκαιρον βοηθειαν· For a seasonable support; that is, support when necessary, and as necessary, and in due proportion to the necessity. Home > Study Desk. Test drive it and tell us about your experience. That this propitiatory or mercy-seat is sprinkled with the atoning blood of that Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world. So whenever we are in need, we should come bravely before the throne of our merciful God. The High Priest of a New Covenant. And find grace - Favor - strength, help, counsel, direction, support, for the various duties and trials of life. We are to call for mercy and grace when we need them; and we are to expect to receive them when we call. the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth. 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