What is the meaning of Hebrews 10:22? Let us draw near Hebrews 10:19–21 states that, through the blood of Jesus, “we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place.” Because the curtain is torn (Matthew 27:51), God Himself invites us closer. • Hebrews 4:16 echoes, “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence.” • James 4:8 promises, “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” Approaching God is no longer reserved for priests on one day each year; every believer has continual access. with a sincere heart God looks for honesty, not show. A sincere heart is undivided, pure in motive, and open before Him. • Psalm 24:3-4 asks, “Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? … He who has clean hands and a pure heart.” • Jeremiah 29:13 assures, “You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.” Hypocrisy erects barriers; sincerity opens the door to fellowship. in full assurance of faith Faith rests on the finished work of Christ, not on fluctuating feelings. Because Jesus is seated at the Father’s right hand (Hebrews 10:12), our access is secure. • Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as “the assurance of what we hope for.” • 1 John 5:13 says we can “know” we have eternal life. • Romans 8:38-39 declares nothing can separate us from God’s love. The believer approaches boldly, confident that Christ’s sacrifice is enough. having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience Old-covenant priests sprinkled sacrificial blood on the people and the altar (Exodus 24:8). Jesus fulfills that picture; His blood reaches the conscience itself. • Hebrews 9:14: “how much more will the blood of Christ … cleanse our consciences from dead works.” • Ezekiel 36:25-27 foretold, “I will sprinkle clean water on you … I will give you a new heart.” • 1 John 1:7-9 assures cleansing when we confess sin. No matter the past, the inner person is washed clean, freeing us from paralyzing guilt. and our bodies washed with pure water Under the law, priests bathed before entering the tabernacle (Leviticus 16:4). The new-covenant counterpart is the once-for-all cleansing symbolized in baptism and the ongoing washing of the Word. • Acts 22:16: “Get up, be baptized, and wash your sins away, calling on His name.” • Ephesians 5:26 speaks of Christ cleansing the church “by the washing with water through the word.” • Titus 3:5 references “the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.” The phrase underscores outward identification with Christ and a lifestyle marked by purity. summary Hebrews 10:22 calls believers to come right into God’s presence, hearts open and honest, anchored in unwavering faith. Because Jesus’ blood has dealt with guilt and His Spirit continually purifies, we can approach the Father confidently and live in daily fellowship with Him. |
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