What does the Bible say about Christ as our altar?
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Christ serves as the ultimate, superior altar where true worship occurs, enabling believers to connect with God.
Hebrews 13:10-14 declares that we have an altar, which signifies the role of Christ as the sole means through which we worship God. This altar is in stark contrast to the Old Covenant tabernacle, which could not provide true righteousness or justify sinful humanity. Jesus, who was sacrificed outside the gate, sanctifies His people with His own blood, designating Himself as the place where God meets man in grace, rather than just the law. As believers, we are called to come outside the camp of the Old Covenant, where we can worship Him without the burdens of the law. This emphasizes the importance of seeing Christ as the only altar worthy of our worship.
Scripture References:
Hebrews 13:10-14, Hebrews 13:10, Leviticus 6:14-16, John 6:53-57
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