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Believers now have access into the 'holiest' the very presence of God through Jesus Christ. And, we not only have access, but we have 'boldness' to come before our God and Father as His children. Believers have become the very Temple of God, the dwelling place of God!

This is a radically different relationship with God that was available to the Jews and the terms to describe this relationship have changed. We do not come before our Father with fear as humble subjects before the sovereign, we can now approach Him as our 'Abba Father.'

This new relationship in no way diminishes the absolute omnipotence or holiness of God, but it allows us as His children to understand His love in a new and wonderful manner.

Matt. 27:51 Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split,
Eph. 2:18-19 18 For through Him (Christ) we both have access (4318) by one Spirit to the Father
Heb. 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly (3954) to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Heb. 10:19-24 Therefore, brethren, having boldness (3954) to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh,

The Church

Col 1:18 And he is the head of the body, the body. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent.

The Path to Godliness Leads through the Valley of Suffering

The Church

Eph 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior.

Rejoice in the midst of Sufferings

1 Peter 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,. 1 Peter 1:6-7 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith--more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire--may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

The Body

Romans 12:4-5 For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.