The Throne of Grace Hebrews 4:14–18 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace. Hebrews 4:16 Because of who God is and what Jesus Christ has done in dying for us, changing the throne of judgment into a throne of grace, we who trust Christ are to draw near the throne

Our Advocate Hebrews 2:14–18 That he might become a merciful and faithful high priest. Hebrews 2:17 Jesus fulfilled his priestly role, first, by the offering up of himself as a sacrifice for sin and, second, by interceding for his people in heaven. There is a wonderful word that is used for this mediatorial function of

Our Surety Philemon 1–25 If he has wronged you at all, or owes you anything, charge that to my account. Philemon 18 I suppose that in that moment, Philemon’s heart was conquered. He knew what Paul was saying. What is more, he knew that Onesimus had confessed his sin and had returned on Paul’s recommendation

The Trinity Titus 3:4–7 God our Savior . . . saved us . . . by . . . the Holy Spirit . . . through Jesus Christ our Savior. Titus 3:4–6 It is common among Christians to divide the work of God among the three persons, applying the work of creation to the Father, the work of redemption to the Son, and

The Christian’s “Death Benefits” 2 Timothy 4:6–18 Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness. 2 Timothy 4:8 The first great benefit of death for Christians is that death brings a permanent freedom from evil. The Christian who has tasted the delight of God’s righteousness longs for a purity that he will never have