Approaching God without Christ is impossible because only through His sacrifice can we obtain forgiveness and reconciliation.
The necessity of Christ as our mediator underscores the seriousness of seeking God's presence. As highlighted in the instructions for Aaron in Leviticus 16, entering the Holy of Holies without the proper sacrifice could result in death (Leviticus 16:2). This concept emphasizes that God is holy and just, and any attempt to approach Him apart from His ordained means—namely, through Christ—is futile. Our righteousness is in Christ alone, and apart from Him, we can expect only judgment. Thus, believers are called to come boldly to the throne of grace through Christ, who intercedes for them (Hebrews 4:16).
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