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What does the fire on the altar symbolize?

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The fire on the altar symbolizes God's unending wrath against sin, which was satisfied in Christ.

The fire that was to burn perpetually on the altar represents not only the consuming wrath of God against sin but also serves as a foreshadowing of Christ's ultimate sacrifice. In Leviticus 6, God commands that 'the fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never go out,' symbolizing the relentless nature of divine justice that requires satisfaction. However, this fire also points to Christ, who bore the full weight of God's wrath in our place, thus extinguishing its eternal consequences for believers. The continuous burning fire is a reminder of the severity of sin and the necessity for atonement, ultimately fulfilled in Christ’s perfect sacrifice.
Scripture References: Leviticus 6:12-13, 2 Corinthians 5:18-21, Revelation 14:10

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Ever-burning Fire
Don Fortner · Jul 31, 2018
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