My many thanks to the above named person and business. {john b)
1) When Jesus had fulfilled His purpose on earth, where did He go?
1 Timothy 3:16 " And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory."
2) Under what circumstances did the ascension of Jesus take place?
Luke 24:49-51 "And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven."
Acts 1:8-11 "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven."
3. Where is Jesus now?
1 Peter 3:22 "Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him."
Hebrews 10:12-14 " But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool. For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified."
4) For what reason did Jesus return to Heaven?
A) That the Holy Spirit might be given us.... John 16:7 "Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you."
B) That He might begin His intercessory work for us....:Romans 8:34 "Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us."
C) That He might prepare a home for His people... John 14:2-3 "In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also."
5) What special name is Given to Christ since He acts as our intercessor? Hebrews 4:14-16 " Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need."
6) How superior is our High Priest to any early ministrant? Hebrews 7:26-27 " For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens; Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when he offered up himself."
7) To what order of priesthood of Christ likened? Hebrews 5:10 "Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchizedek".
8) Why was this comparison appropriate? Zechariah 6:13 " Even he shall build the temple of the LORD; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne: and the counsel of peace shall be between them both. Hebrews 7:1 " For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;"
9) In what Sanctuary does Christ now minister? Hebrews 8:2 "A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man."
10) What Bible writer was privileged to view into the heavenly Sanctuary? John the revelator. Revelation 11:19 "And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail." {plus Rev. 8:3,4;15:5.]
11) Is a sacrificial offering as necessary in the heavenly sanctuary as it was in the earthly?
Hebrews 8:3-5 " For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer. For if he were on earth, he should not be a priest, seeing that there are priests that offer gifts according to the law: Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.
12; What SACRIFICE does our High Priest offer to the Father on our behalf?
Hebrews 9:11-14 "But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building; Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh: How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?" [also read Ephesians 5:2]
13) For what does the present intercessory ministry of Christ avail?
A) For the Repentant sinner. Hebrews 7:25 "Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them."
1 John 1:9-10 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us."
B) For the believer who has fallen into sin: 1 John 2:1-2 " My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: And he is the propitiation [ payment in full] for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world."
NOTE(JB) Please take note that Mary is not even mentioned, for no man nor woman is able to forgive sin, that door and job is only for the Godhead! For a mortal being, to do this is a huge presumption, of taking God's place! Yes we should forgive those who have trespassed or sinned against us, nut no human can ,nor should attempt to forgive one for their sins against an other, as Rome has done for centuries! Time does not change error, to the good!
14) What should Christ's constant mediation inspire us to do? Hebrews 4:13-16 " Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do. Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need."
NOTE(JB) He knows all, sees all hears all even our very thoughts! So why not accept His as YOUR PERSONAL FRIEND AND SAVIOR?
Hebrews 10:22-26 " Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,"
Please make note of the last sentence of this passage, about willful sinning!
Christianity is not so much a religion, as it is a way of living this flesh life! BIBLE is an acronym for Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth!
NEXT: "GRACE, WHAT IS IT? HOW DOES IT MEET THE SINNER'S NEED?'
THANK Y O U FOR YOUR TIME.. Questions/ Comments? john at servant@frontier.com
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Thank YOU.
jb
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