ENTRY INTO THE HOLY OF HOLIES

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ENTRY INTO THE HOLY OF HOLIES

By Dennis Schmidt 2/2007

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This paper discusses the Christian's entry into the Holy of Holies. This is the third experience for the believer. The other two are first salvation in Christ and second Holy Spirit Baptism. The entry to the most Holy place is a relationship with God the Father. The Holy of Holies was located in the tabernacle and temple. Also discussed are symbols and types from the tabernacle of the three experiences.

INDUCTIVE COMMENTS:

THEME: Jesus death opens the veil to the Holy of Holies given access to the place of God's presents and rule on earth.

Mark 15:38 "And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom." By Jesus death the temple veil was opened to us.

PURPOSE: The Tabernacle was made as a types, shadows, and symbols of what is in heaven. The Christian is to follow Jesus example and enter the Holy of Holies by Jesus blood.

Hebrews 9:24-26 "For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, <which are> the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us: {25} Nor yet that he should offer himself often, as the high priest entereth into the holy place every year with blood of others; {26} For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself."

Hebrews 10:19-22 "Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, {20} By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; {21} And <having> an high priest over the house of God; {22} 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." Water = word of God (Bible) Eph 5:26

KEY VERSE:

Ephesians 3:19 "And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God."

Ephesians 4:13 "Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:" Jesus is the perfect man. The fulness of Christ is the entire Godhead within us.

Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me." I live yet not I, but Christ lives in me.

2 Peter 1:3-4 "According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that <pertain> unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: {4} Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust" His nature

WHO: God mainly by Bible authors Moses, Luke, John, and Paul

TO WHOM: Elected Christians

WHAT: Jesus death opens the veil to the Holy of Holies given access to the place of God's presents and rule on earth.

Mark 15:38 "And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom." By Jesus death the temple veil was opened to us.

WHY: The Tabernacle was made as a types, shadows, and symbols of what is in heaven.

Hebrews 8:5 "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 showed to thee in the mount."

The Tabernacle was a tent structure which was moved from place to place during the forty years that Israel was in the desert. It was divided into several sections. A fence was placed around the structure which includes a building, altar of burnt offering, and laver. The building was divided into two sections. The first section is the Holy place which contained the altar of incense, seven-branched golden candlestick, and table of show-bread. The other section is the Holy of Holies which contained the Ark of the Covenant. The ark lid was the mercy seat of God. God presents were between the two cherubim’s on the ark seat. Inside the ark was the book of the law, pot of manna, and Aaron's rod that blossomed. The high priest once a year, on the Day of Atonement, went into the Holy of Holies with a blood sacrifice. First he ceremonial cleaned himself before going into God to make an offering for Israel's sin.

Hebrews 9:2-7 "For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein <was> the candlestick, and the table, and the showbread; which is called the sanctuary. {3} And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all; {4} Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein <was> the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant; {5} And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly. {6} Now when these things were thus ordained, the priests went always into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the service <of God>. {7} But into the second <went> the high priest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offered for himself, and <for> the errors of the people:"

WAY: The Old Testament High Priest went into the Holy of Holies with a sacrifice of blood. The Christian can go in through Jesus blood.

WHEREAS: The Triunity Godhead is involved with every Godly act including allowing the Christian into the Holy of Holies.

2 Corinthians 1:20-21 "For all the promises of God in him <are> yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us. {21} Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, <is> God;" All the promises of God are in Christ which anointed us (Spirit).is God

Ephesians 2:18 "For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father." Through Him (Jesus) and by the Holy Spirit we have access unto the Father.

Colossians 3:1-4 "If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. {2} Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. {3} For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. {4} When Christ, <who is> our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory." You are risen with Christ and will sit on God's right hand and you are dead and your life is hid in Christ and you are in glory.

WHERE: On earth

WHEN: As the Elected Christian moves on in the Lord toward perfect.

WHILE:

The Bible shows a number of types & shadows of three. I believe that these examples show that a three fold position in the Godhead is available. Each experience is first learned by the Christian. After he understands (knowledge) what God has for him, he desires the new experience and asks for it in faith. Then God will honor his faith and manifests the experience in his life, but in God's own time. He first has it in the faith reign. When God manifests the experience to the person, he knows it by practice & encounter.

WANT: The tabernacle type is seen in salvation experience.

The un-saved person enters the gate surrounding the Tabernacle, altar and laver basin. He brings a sacrifice to the priest who offers it on the bronze altar for the man's sins. The person believes his sins are forgiven and covered by the sacrifice. He has repented for them. Tabernacle experience is a type of salvation experience as the person goes into the first court. The person is now in the Jewish religious system set up by God.

Likewise, the person who enters a relationship with Jesus Christ does so through faith in the sacrifice of Jesus for his sins. He has repented for his sins and has faith in Jesus blood coverings. The person is now in the faith reign set up by God to save him.

The person can go on further in the tabernacle to the laver basin which is a type for cleaning by the word (Bible study). The person can go right up to the veil that enters the Holy place. Only if God selected the person does the he go on into the Holy place.

Psalms 119:9-11 "BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed <thereto> according to thy word. {10} With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. {11} Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee." The Word (Bible) checks us from sinning.

John 15:3 "Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you" God uses the word to change our life, beliefs & practices.

Ephesians 5:26-27 "That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, {27} That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish." God cleaned

2 Timothy 2:15 "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth" God wants us to not only read, but study, His word.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 "All scripture <is> given by inspiration of God, and <is> profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: {17} That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works."

Hebrews 6:1-3 "Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, {2} Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. {3} And this will we do, if God permit." God calls those He selects to go on.

WAIT: God's gifts in the Holy of Holies are varied depending on the needs of the Christian entering. Below are many more possible blessings:

Acts 2:28 "Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance." Way of life.

Romans 14:17 "For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost." Kingdom of God

Hebrews 13:21 "Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom <be> glory for ever and ever. Amen." Perfection

2 Corinthians 10:5 "Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;" Thoughts

Romans 12:2 "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what <is> that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." Transformation

James 3:2 "For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same <is> a perfect man, <and> able also to bridle the whole body." The Holy of Holies Christian goes on to perfection.

Proverbs 18:21 "Death and life <are> in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof." Power of the tongue towards love

Ephesians 5:19 "Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;" The Holy of Holies Christian has the right heart altitude.

1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 "Pray without ceasing. {18} In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." The Holy of Holies Christian has learned to pray.

1 John 4:17 "Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world." The Holy of Holies Christian has his love perfected.

PAPER OUTLINE:

I) ACCESS TO GOD THE FATHER:

II) TABERNACLE:

III) GOD HAS MADE US PRIESTS:

A) THE HIGH PRIEST WENT INTO THE HOLY OF HOLIES ONCE A YEAR:

B) JESUS FULFILLED THE SACRIFICE MAKING US PRIESTS UNTO GOD:

C) NEW TESTAMENT PRIESTS:

IV) THE FATHER ENCOURAGES THE CHRISTIAN TO ENTER HIS HOLY OF HOLIES:

V) THREE EXPERIENCES WITH GOD:

VI) TYPE & SHADOW 1ST EXPERIENCE 2ND EXPERIENCE 3RD EXPERIENCE

VII) SALVATION INTO JESUS THE CHRIST:

A) HOW DOES THE SALVATION EXPERIENCE OCCUR?

B) TABERNACLE TYPE SEEN IN SALVATION EXPERIENCE:

C) BLESSINGS OF SALVATION:

VIII) BAPTISM INTO THE HOLY SPIRIT:

A) HOW DOES THE BAPTISM OF HOLY SPIRIT EXPERIENCE OCCUR?

B) TABERNACLE TYPE SEEN IN BAPTISM OF HOLY SPIRIT:

C) BLESSINGS OF BAPTISM OF HOLY SPIRIT:

IX) ENTER INTO THE HOLY OF HOLIES INTO THE FATHER'S THRONE:

A) HOW DOES THE ENTRY INTO THE HOLY OF HOLIES EXPERIENCE OCCUR?

B) TABERNACLE TYPE SEEN IN ENTRY INTO HOLY OF HOLIES:

C) BLESSINGS OF ENTRY INTO THE HOLY OF HOLIES:

D) LIVING IN THE HEAVENLIES:

E) SONSHIP:

F) IN CHRIST:

G) ONENESS:

H) FULLNESS OF GODHEAD:

I) OWNERSHIP:

X) COMPLETE GODHEAD IN THE HOLY OF HOLIES THRONE ROOM:

XI) CONCLUSION:

A) GREATER UNDERSTANDING: SCRIPTURES, PEOPLE, MOVES/WAYS OF GOD:

B) GREATER PEACE/RIGHTEOUSNESS:

C) PERFECTED:

D) THOUGHTS:

E) WORDS:

F) GREATER PRAISE, INTERCESSION, WORSHIP, THANKSGIVING IN YOUR LIFE:

G) GREATER LOVE AND JOY:

H) GREATER AUTHORITY IN THE SPIRIT, BONDAGE FALLING OFF YOUR LIFE, PERFECTING OF RELATIONSHIPS, HEALING, & THE LIST GOES ON:

I) ACCESS TO GOD THE FATHER:

Jesus death opens the veil to the Holy of Holies given access to the place of God's presents and rule on earth.

Mark 15:38 "And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom." By Jesus death the temple veil was opened to us.

II) TABERNACLE: The Tabernacle was made as a type and symbols of what is in heaven.

III) GOD HAS MADE US PRIESTS:

The priest was the spokesman between man and God. He needed to conform to a standard (tribe, sex, age) and would clean himself, offer sacrifices for his sins, before serving the people in his priestly position. Likewise God has chosen His New Testament priest & trained them for ministry service. They may enter His Holy place & Holy of Holies & have a relationship with God.

A) THE HIGH PRIEST WENT INTO THE HOLY OF HOLIES ONCE A YEAR:

The high priest entered the Holy of Holies as in Leviticus 16:33. The whole "Day of Atonement" rite is found in Leviticus chapter 16.

Leviticus 16:33 "And he shall make an atonement for the holy sanctuary, and he shall make an atonement for the tabernacle of the congregation, and for the altar, and he shall make an atonement for the priests, and for all the people of the congregation."

Hebrews 10:1-3 "For the law having a shadow of good things to come, <and> not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect. {2} For then would they not have ceased to be offered? because that the worshippers once purged should have had no more conscience of sins. {3} But in those <sacrifices there is> a remembrance again <made> of sins every year."

B) JESUS FULFILLED THE SACRIFICE MAKING US PRIESTS UNTO GOD:

See my paper: "Jesus as Prophet, Priest, & King" for more information on this subject.

C) NEW TESTAMENT PRIESTS:

Exodus 19:6 "And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These <are> the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel." Israel & the church are set aside for ministry.

Isaiah 61:6 "But ye shall be named the Priests of the LORD: <men> shall call you the Ministers of our God: ye shall eat the riches of the Gentiles, and in their glory shall ye boast yourselves."

1 Peter 2:5 "Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ." The church will offer sacrifice.

1 Peter 2:9 "But ye <are> a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:" The Christian is chosen as royalty & priest.

Revelation 1:6 "And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him <be> glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen"

Revelation 5:10 "And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth." Christians are both kings & priest

Revelation 20:6 "Blessed and holy <is> he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years." During millennium the Christian will reign with Christ and as a priest will minister to the people.

IV) THE FATHER ENCOURAGES THE CHRISTIAN TO ENTER HIS HOLY OF HOLIES:

The Old Testament High Priest went into the Holy of Holies with a sacrifice of blood. The Christian can go in through Jesus blood.

See my paper: "Messianic Prophecies that Jesus Fulfilled" for more information on this subject.

V) THREE EXPERIENCES WITH GOD:

VI) TYPE AND SHADOW: 1ST EXPERIENCE, 2ND EXPERIENCE, AND 3RD EXPERIENCE:

GODHEAD: JESUS (SON), HOLY SPIRIT, AND THE FATHER

JESUS: JESUS (SAVIOR), CHRIST (ANOINTED), AND LORD

JESUS OFFICES: PROPHET, PRIEST, AND KING

JESUS AS THE: WAY, TRUTH, AND LIFE

KINGDOM OF GOD: PEACE, JOY, AND RIGHTEOUSNESS

BAPTISMS: WATER, HOLY SPIRIT, AND FIRE

FRUIT: FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE

FRUITFULNESS: 30 FOLD, 60 FOLD, AND 100 FOLD

GIDEON'S ARMY: 32,000; 10,000; AND 300

FEAST DAYS: PASSOVER, PENTECOST, AND TABERNACLES

TABERNACLE: OUTER COURT, HOLY PLACE, AND HOLY OF HOLIES

WHO MAY ENTER: MATURE JEW MALE OF PRIESTS FAMILY AS HIGH PRIEST

EXPERIENCES: JESUS SALVATION, SPIRIT'S BAPTISM, AND FATHER'S THRONE

VII) SALVATION INTO JESUS THE CHRIST:

A saving relationship is between the person and Jesus. This results in the person becoming a child of God and beginning eternal life. The person is a new creature with desires for Godly things. The person repents of his past sins and starts his new life.

See my paper: "The Purpose of Jesus Coming (Eight "W's")" for more information on this subject.

Matthew 18:11 "For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost." People are lost if they have no relationship with God.

John 1:12 "But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, <even> to them that believe on his name:"

John 3:36 "He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him." A saved person receives eternal life in God.

2 Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore if any man <be> in Christ, <he is> a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." The saved person desires God to control his life.

A) HOW DOES THE SALVATION EXPERIENCE OCCUR? (John chapter 3:3 - 3:16)

God super-naturally changes the person. The person is born again.

See my paper: "What is a Born-Again & How to Become One?" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "True Gospel of Salvation by the Imputed Righteousness of Jesus" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Imputed/Reckoned/Counted Righteousness of Jesus" for more information on this subject.

Romans 10:9-10 "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. {10} For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." God supplies saving faith & the person then calls.

Romans 10:13 "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." The results of the call is a God restored relation.

Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith <it is> impossible to please <him>: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and <that> he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."God means

B) TABERNACLE TYPE SEEN IN SALVATION EXPERIENCE:

John 15:3 "Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you" God uses the word to change our life, beliefs & practices.

2 Timothy 2:15 "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth" God wants us to not only read, but study, His word.

C) BLESSINGS OF SALVATION:

Relationship with Jesus; Spiritual blessings; Abundant life; Joy; Peace; Eternal life; Not under law; God's guidance for works & life

John 10:10 "The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have <it> more abundantly." God centered with joy & peace.

1 John 5:11 "And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son." Eternal life = forever

VIII) BAPTISM INTO THE HOLY SPIRIT:

Baptism of Holy Spirit is a relationship between the person and Holy Spirit. This results in the person receiving power to do the works of God.

See my paper: "Holy Spirit Baptism" for more information on this subject.

John 14:16 "And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;"

A) HOW DOES THE BAPTISM OF HOLY SPIRIT EXPERIENCE OCCUR?

God super-naturally moves the vocal chords. The Holy Spirit does the utterance but the person does the speaking with his own tongues as his own private prayer language to God.

Acts 2:4 "And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance."

B) TABERNACLE TYPE SEEN IN BAPTISM OF HOLY SPIRIT:

The priest would serve the Lord in the Holy place. They would add oil to the golden lampstand (a type for Holy Spirit's fellowship). They partake of the showbread (twelve loaves in two rows which was changed weekly which signified a constant communion of God with His people). This is a type for New Testament priest fellowships with believers of other churches. They would add incense to the fire on the incense altar as a type of prayer and praise to God. Only the priest (not the people, prophet, or King) could go into the Holy place. The priest was at least thirty years old, a male, from the tribe of Levi, trained for the priestly ministry. This is a type for a mature believer going on in the Lord, who desires the power of God (Baptism) in his ministry. The born again saved person, as a New Testament priest, desires a second experience promised by God (Luke 11:13) to help him in his ministry. He would want to know and do God's will. The Tabernacle experience is a type of Baptism in the Holy Spirit experience as the person goes into the Holy Place of the Tabernacle. Likewise, the person who enters a relationship with the Holy Spirit does so by faith. He believes that the Father and Jesus will give the Holy Spirit to those who ask in faith. The person that enters the Holy place can fill the lampstand with oil. This is symbolic of having a close fellowship with the Holy Spirit. The person partakes of the showbread table. This is symbolic of having fellowship, in the Holy Spirit, with other Christians. The person can add incense to incense altar. This is symbolic of having a close relationship with God in praise, prayer, worship, intercession, & thanksgiving. The person can go right up to the veil that enters the Holy of Holies. The next experience is right behind the veil. Ones a year the High Priest went into the Holy of Holies. No one else was in the Holy Place during that time. Each step shows the son growing in the Lord.

Luke 11:13 "If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall <your> heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?" Holy Spirit Baptism

Acts 1:5 "For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence" Promise to us also

C) BLESSINGS OF BAPTISM OF HOLY SPIRIT:

The Holy Spirit provides ministry gifts (wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discerning & tongues) to the person. The Holy Spirit provides power ministry (before authorities, great wonders, miracles, wisdom, cast out demon, lay hands ministry, restore dead, witness, boldness, guidance, knowledge & love) to do His works. The tongues are to pray perfectly to God in a heavenly provided language which edifies oneself.

Ephesians 6:18 "Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;"

Mark 16:17-18 "And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; {18} They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover."

IX) ENTER INTO THE HOLY OF HOLIES INTO THE FATHER'S THRONE:

Entry into the Holy of Holies is a relationship between the person & the Father. This results in the person having a deeper & closer understanding of God's will.

See my paper: "Just Who is God?" for more information on this subject.

A) HOW DOES THE ENTRY INTO THE HOLY OF HOLIES EXPERIENCE OCCUR?

God allows the person into His presents through the blood of Jesus. The person can enter because he has already been enlightened to taste the heavenly gift (Jesus), the Holy Spirit (Baptism), taste the good word of God (deep Bible study), and powers of the future world (living in the heavenlies as a son). His tests, fruits, and gifts proved the person to be responsible to enter the Holy of Holies. This mature Christian must manger this next experience.

Hebrews 6:4-5 "For <it is> impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, {5} And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,"

B) TABERNACLE TYPE SEEN IN ENTRY INTO HOLY OF HOLIES:

Once a year, on the Day of Atonement, only the High Priest went into the Holy of Holies with a blood sacrifice. He first ceremonial cleaned himself before going into God to make an offering for Israel's sin. No one else was allowed in the Holy Place during that time. The High Priest took the incense altar into the Holy of Holies and place incense upon it. The Holy of Holies had the Ark of the Covenant with its lid, the mercy seat of God. God's presents were between the two cherubim’s on the ark lid. The High Priest would sprinkle the lamb's blood unto the mercy seat. If God did not accept the sacrifice or priest, the High Priest was killed. Through the blood & death of Jesus a way was opened to the Holy of Holies for the New Testament priest. Just as the people requested that Moses be the only one to talk with God, the High Priest alone entering the Holy of Holies is symbolic of only a few Christians who will enter the Holy of Holies. Each experience is a growth in the Lord for the mature son. The mature son wants a deep relationship with the Father. The mature son is worthy of the closeness to the Father & will act responsibly.

Hebrews 10:19-20 "Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, {20} By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;"

C) BLESSINGS OF ENTRY INTO THE HOLY OF HOLIES:

Blessings differ because not everyone has the same needs. Also, we received salvation & baptism of Holy Spirit in different ways.

D) LIVING IN THE HEAVENLIES:

The first blessing for the person who enters the Holy of Holies is a new concentration on Godly things. The person's life emphasis is toward the spiritual not Earthly. His life is in a Godly reign.

See my paper: "Godhead Relationship" for more information on this subject.

John 3:12 "If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you <of> heavenly things?"

John 10:10 "The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have <it> more abundantly." An abundant life is God centered.

1 Corinthians 15:48-49 "As <is> the earthy, such <are> they also that are earthy: and as <is> the heavenly, such <are> they also that are heavenly. {49} And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly."

Ephesians 1:3 "Blessed <be> the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly <places> in Christ:" God gives His people every blessing.

Ephesians 2:6 "And hath raised <us> up together, and made <us> sit together in heavenly <places> in Christ Jesus:" Our position

Philippians 3:20 "For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:" Our life/talk

Hebrews 3:1 "Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;" We are partakers of the heavenly & follow Jesus.

Hebrews 11:16 "But now they desire a better <country>, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city." God prepares us His Heavenly

E) SONSHIP:

The second blessing for the person in the throne room of the Father is they become an adopted son of God. Adoption means to be placed as a son with all the legal rights, powers & authority of sonship.

A Christian can be a son, but not be adopted. Adoption is for the mature son who proved worthy of the inheritance & responsibilities.

See my paper: "Jesus Life, Events, & Identity" for more information on this subject.

Romans 8:15-17 "For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. {16} The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: {17} And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with <him>, that we may be also glorified together."

Galatians 4:5-7 "To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. {6} And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. {7} Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ." Closer relations

Ephesians 1:5 "Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,"It is God who does the work. If He calls, we respond.

F) IN CHRIST:

The Christian in the Holy of Holies is one with God and in Christ. As heir & co-heirs with Jesus Christ we are united in the Godhead.

Like Jesus' works, deeds, & thoughts so are our works, deeds, & thoughts. He is our life, purpose, & love. We are His sons who will overcome and rule with Christ.

See my paper: "One-In-Christ" for more information on this subject.

Acts 17:28 "For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring."Reason for living is in Him we live, move & have purpose

See my paper: "Man's Greatest Need-Relationship with God" for more information on this subject.

Romans 8:1 "<There is> therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit." No condemnation to those in Christ Jesus.

Romans 8:17 "And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with <him>, that we may be also glorified together."God's heirs & Christ joint-heirs

1 Corinthians 1:29-31 "That no flesh should glory in his presence. {30} But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: {31} That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord."You in Christ Jesus have these

1 Corinthians 2:16 "For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ." Mind we have

1 Corinthians 8:6 "But to us <there is but> one God, the Father, of whom <are> all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom <are> all things, and we by him." We are in Father & Jesus.

2 Corinthians 2:14 "Now thanks <be> unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place." Those in Christ will triumph.

Ephesians 2:10 "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." God assigned works for His sons to do.

G) ONENESS:

The next blessing for those in the Holy of Holies is a oneness with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. God's oneness within His Triunity is similar to the oneness that God wants with the Christian who enters the Holy of Holies. The person is closer to God than ever before as they become one with God. God wants a similar type of oneness between Christians. He also wants a similar oneness between wives and husbands which is the model of God's oneness.

Genesis 2:24 "Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh." The two are one under God.

See my paper: "Marriage, Divorce, & Re-marriage" for more information on this subject.

John 14:20 "At that day ye shall know that I <am> in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you." As Christ is in Father, we are in Him

John 17:22-23 "And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: {23} I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me." We are perfected in one with the Father & Jesus.

Romans 12:5 "So we, <being> many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another."We are one with other Christians.

1 Corinthians 12:27 "Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular."We are members of each other in the Church of Jesus.

Ephesians 5:30-32 "For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. {31} For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. {32} This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church." The Christian is one with Christ as Church.

H) FULLNESS OF GODHEAD:

See my paper: "Just Who Is God?" for more information on this subject.

John 1:16 "And of his fullness have all we received, and grace for grace." Jesus is the fullness of Godhead (see Colossians 2:9 below). In Christ we receive of His fullness.

Ephesians 3:19 "And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God."

Colossians 1:19 "For it pleased <the Father> that in him should all fullness dwell;" Jesus is the fullness of the Godhead bodily.

Colossians 2:9-10 "For in him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. {10} And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:" Complete in Him with His Fullness

I) OWNERSHIP:

Another blessing to those in the Holy of Holies is ownership. As God's sons we inherit all His blessings. He owns everything and by faith we have it all. The mature son has his faith grow to trust God for all his needs and desires.

Psalms 21:2 "Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah." God give us our desire.

Mark 10:29-30 "And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's, {30} But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life."God gives everything we need in this world & the next

Romans 8:32 "He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?" God freely gives us all things.

1 Corinthians 3:21-22 "Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours; {22} Whether Paul , or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;" All things are our: world, life, death, present/to come

Galatians 3:29 "And if ye <be> Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise."

Philippians 4:19 "But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." God's promise to Christian

Ephesians 1:3 "Blessed <be> the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly <places> in Christ:"Earthly & spiritual blessings are our.

Revelation 21:7 "He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son." As son we inherit all.

X) COMPLETE GODHEAD IN THE HOLY OF HOLIES THRONE ROOM:

The Tri-unity Godhead is involved with every Godly act including allowing the Christian into the Holy of Holies.

See my paper: "Triunity - Father, Son, & Holy Spirit" for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 2:18 "For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father." Through Him (Jesus) and by the Holy Spirit and unto the Father

XI) CONCLUSION:

God's gifts in the Holy of Holies are varied depending on the needs of the Christian entering. Below are some more possible blessings:

A) GREATER UNDERSTANDING: SCRIPTURES, PEOPLE, MOVES/WAYS OF GOD:

Acts 2:28 "Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance." Way of life.

B) GREATER PEACE/RIGHTEOUSNESS:

Romans 14:17 "For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost." Kingdom of God

C) PERFECTED:

Hebrews 13:21 "Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom <be> glory for ever and ever. Amen."

D) THOUGHTS:

2 Corinthians 10:5 "Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;"

Romans 12:2 "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what <is> that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."

E) WORDS:

Proverbs 18:21 "Death and life <are> in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof."

F) GREATER PRAISE, INTERCESSION, WORSHIP, THANKSGIVING IN YOUR LIFE:

See my paper: "Prayer" for more information on this subject.

1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 "Pray without ceasing. {18} In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." The Holy of Holies Christian has learned to pray.

G) GREATER LOVE AND JOY:

See my paper: "Love" for more information on this subject.

H) GREATER AUTHORITY IN THE SPIRIT, BONDAGE FALLING OFF YOUR LIFE, PERFECTING OF RELATIONSHIPS, HEALING, & THE LIST GOES ON:

See my paper: "Man's Greatest Need - Relationship with God" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Faith" for more information on this subject.

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