Study in the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith

Are you tired and worn out from running on the treadmill of dead works? Has your unanswered guilt built a barrier between you and the living God? There is only one Priest who can atone for you, and He has done it through His blood. He has entered the truly holy place and offered Himself in body and spirit. The fountain of His blood is freely open. Every sinner who comes for cleansing will find it. They will be purified to serve the living God.

Study in the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith

The physical features of the tabernacle, and by extension, the temple, have given God's people a glimpse into how the world is structured and into how redemptive history unfolds. The second curtain has hidden the second section; the Most Holy Place, for many years, reminding us both that God desires fellowship with His people, but that the time has not yet come. The cherubim are still blocking access to God. In Christ, this curtain is torn from top to bottom, showing us that we have not ascended to God, but that He has come down to us. The Most Holy Place is now open so that God and man, heaven and earth, the garden and the world can be reunited. The thunder and dread from the Holy of Holies has been satisfied and silenced by the Priest-King who gave His life as a sacrifice. The time of reformation is now here. Lay down your self-righteousness, your fig leaves, your curtain that you hide behind, and enter into the rest that God is freely offering.

Study in the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith

The physical features of the tabernacle, and by extension, the temple, have given God's people a glimpse into how the world is structured and into how redemptive history unfolds. The second curtain has hidden the second section; the Most Holy Place, for many years, reminding us both that God desires fellowship with His people, but that the time has not yet come. The cherubim are still blocking access to God. In Christ, this curtain is torn from top to bottom, showing us that we have not ascended to God, but that He has come down to us. The Most Holy Place is now open so that God and man, heaven and earth, the garden and the world can be reunited. The thunder and dread from the Holy of Holies has been satisfied and silenced by the Priest-King who gave His life as a sacrifice. The time of reformation is now here. Lay down your self-righteousness, your fig leaves, your curtain that you hide behind, and enter into the rest that God is freely offering.

Study in the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith

Brothers and sisters, are you ever overwhelmed by the blessings that God has poured out upon you? Do you ever look at the life God has given you, and stop in wonder, and gratitude at the grace of God to you? Or do your troubles and reasons for discontentment dominate your thought life? Would you dare say to God that all your blessings are as nothing in comparison to this trial you are facing? That although He's given you so much, you are unable to be happy, or grateful, because you lack this one thing… the resolution of this trial right now? This one little difficulty is enough to steal your joy…Discipline your minds. Discipline your thoughts. Cut off the grumbling. Cut off the murmuring. Memorize Psalm 23. Preach to yourself about the goodness of your shepherd. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Study in the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith

A bride purchases her gown and puts it on for just one day. After, she will change into regular clothes, and her white wedding dress is put away. In the new covenant, the way we see a bride for just one day is the way God sees us every day of our lives in Christ. This is a covenant sealed and consummated forever by the blood of the Great High Priest, Jesus Christ. He has given us a garment of salvation, a robe that is white with the righteousness of Christ. And He is working in us the love and affection suitable for such a bride to such a husband. This covenant will not end in divorce, for it is made effectual by God Himself. So long as we both shall live, He will be our God and we will be His people.