What does the Bible say about access to god?
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The Bible teaches that sinners gain gracious access to God only through Jesus Christ, who brings near those once separated by sin. Jesus is the door for his sheep and the only way to the Father, as John 10:7-9 and John 14:6 proclaim. By his blood, believers who were far off are brought near, and through faith they have peace with God and access into grace (Ephesians 2:13; Romans 5:2). Christ's once-for-all sacrifice gives confidence to draw near to God, while his ongoing intercession saves completely those who come through him (Hebrews 10:19; Hebrews 7:25). This access is a gift of God's sovereign mercy, received by faith, leading his people to joyful fellowship and bold prayer.
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- Is of God Psalms 65:4
- Is by Christ John 10:7; John 10:9; John 14:6; Romans 5:2; Ephesians 2:13; Ephesians 3:12; Hebrews 7:9; Hebrews 7:25; Hebrews 10:19; 1 Peter 3:18
- Is by the Holy Spirit Ephesians 2:18
- Obtained through faith Acts 14:27; Romans 5:2; Ephesians 3:12; Hebrews 11:6
- Follows upon reconciliation to God Colossians 1:21; Colossians 1:22
- In Prayer - See Prayer Deuteronomy 4:7; Matthew 6:6; 1 Peter 1:17
- In his temple Psalms 15:1; Psalms 27:4; Psalms 43:3; Psalms 65:4
- To obtain mercy and grace Hebrews 4:16
- A privilege of saints Deuteronomy 4:7; Psalms 15:1; Psalms 23:6; Psalms 24:3; Psalms 24:4
- Saints have, with confidence Ephesians 3:12; Hebrews 4:16; Hebrews 10:19; Hebrews 10:20
- Vouchsafed to repenting sinners - See Repentance Hosea 14:2; Joel 2:12
- Saints earnestly seek Psalms 27:4; Psalms 42:1; Psalms 42:2; Psalms 43:3; Psalms 84:1; Psalms 84:2
- The wicked commanded to seek Isaiah 55:6; James 4:8
- Urge others to seek Isaiah 2:3; Jeremiah 31:6
- Promises connected with Psalms 145:18; Isaiah 55:3; Matthew 6:6; James 4:8
- Blessedness connected with Psalms 16:11; Psalms 65:4; Psalms 73:28
- Typified Leviticus 16:12-15; Hebrews 10:19-22
- Exemplified
- Moses Exodus 24:2; Exodus 34:4-7
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