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What does it mean to approach God through Christ?

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Approaching God through Christ means recognizing Him as the sole mediator and the source of our righteousness before the Father.

To approach God through Christ signifies acknowledging Jesus as the only means by which we can enter God's presence. John 14:6 states explicitly that Jesus is 'the way, the truth, and the life,' indicating that there is no other path to the Father except through Him. This underscores the belief that our sinful nature prevents us from approaching God on our own merits. Instead, we rely on Christ's finished work on the cross, through which our sins are atoned for, and His righteousness is imputed to us. This relationship allows believers access to God and assures them of His acceptance, as emphasized in Hebrews 4:16, encouraging us to approach the throne of grace with boldness to receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Scripture References: John 14:6, Hebrews 4:16

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Which Way?
Wayne Boyd · Mar 13, 2016
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