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What does the Bible say about the Christian altar?

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The Bible teaches that Christians have a spiritual altar in Christ, which is distinct from the physical altar of Judaism (Hebrews 13:10).

The Christian altar is fundamentally different from the altar of the Old Testament. According to Hebrews 13:10, believers have an altar whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacle. This points to the spiritual nature of Christ as our altar, contrasting it with the physical and ceremonial practices of Judaism. The altar signifies that Christ, in His sacrificial work, fulfills the types and shadows of the Old Testament, thereby becoming the true means through which believers can approach God. Christians are not bound by the material sacrifices that once characterized the worship of Israel, but instead are invited to connect with the reality of Christ's atoning sacrifice and ongoing intercession (Hebrews 10:19-22).
Scripture References: Hebrews 13:10, Hebrews 10:19-22

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The Christian’s Altar — Chapter 113
Arthur W. Pink · May 23, 2012
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