We are now going to study a bit more on the Sanctuary, in particular at this time I want to study the fact that we know there were different aspects to the Day of Atonement. There wasn't a single sacrifice and a single cleansing, it was a process that unfolded and it did so for a reason.
One of the things that has been brought out over the course of our studying the sanctuary is all the ceremony ended at the altar in the court. Now with that in mind let's really get into this and study hard, praying constantly for the Holy Spirit to enlighten our understanding.
All by the grace of our LORD, our SAVIOR.
*******
1989 Special 1 -- Light From the Throne -- Part 1 -- EDITORIAL (WWN - William Grotheer)
'Light From the Throne -- Part 1 -- At the John W. 0sborn Lectureship Series held in Riverside, California, October 23-25, 1988, commemorating the historic message given at the 1888 General Conference session, William G. Johnsson, Editor of the Adventist Review, presented a paper on "The Biblical Message of Righteousness by Faith." In this presentation, he said: We gain insight into the biblical message of righteousness by faith as we look at the language of salvation the biblical models of salvation.
The Bible sets forth a series of models to describe the message of righteousness by faith. What God has done and, is doing for us in Jesus Christ is too rich to be encompassed by any one term. Among the many expressions the principal ones are JUSTIFICATION, RECONCILIATION, FORGIVENESS, ADOPTION, AND SANCTIFICATION. (p. 12)
While the New Testament does use these illustrations - illustrations drawn from a court of law, financial transactions, human relations, and family ties - the editor omits -other major illustrations, except by allusion - warfare, and the model revealed in the Scriptures for man's redemption, the sanctuary.
*******The book of Hebrews CLEARLY declares that the saving work of Christ can be understood by the model which the Hebrew sanctuary services revealed. *******
In that book, Jesus Christ is presented as the great High Priest, who at the Throne of Grace ministers, to those who come boldly, the mercy of God. (Heb. 4:14-16)
The sum of the whole matter is declared to be that we have an High Priest who is able to save to the uttermost, seated at the right hand of that Throne, "a minister of the sanctuary," even "the true tabernacle." (Heb. 7: 25; 8:1-2)
Paul further testifies that the Aaronic priesthood served "unto the example and shadow of heavenly things." (8:5)
He further writes that when the wilderness tent had been erected, "the priests went daily into the first" apartment "accomplishing the service; but into the second, the high priest alone once every year." (See 9:6-7)
It should be thoughtfully noted that it was the Holy Spirit who signified that this dual service was "cast down beside" the heavenly reality that we might understand its ministry (Heb. 9:8-9; see below on parabole).
Heb 9:8 The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing:
Heb 9:9 Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience;
The Holy Spirit sent to guide into all truth unequivocally set forth the DUALITY of the Hebrew sanctuary service as the model.
This sanctuary model dominated the Old Testament revelation and became the foundation of Adventist theology.
This is not saying that the New Testament illustrations are not found in the Old Testament, nor is it saying that Adventist theology rejects these New Testament illustrations. It is saying that true Adventist theology accepts the dictum of Jesus that "salvation is of the Jews." (John 4:22)
This dictum must be understood in context. Jesus was conversing with a woman of Samaria. The different places held sacred by the Jews and the Samaritans had been interjected into the conversation. Jesus declared plainly - "Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews."
Basically, the two religions did not differ much at the time of Christ, but Jesus declared the model associated with the temple revealed the way of salvation.
Today in terminology, there is little difference between Adventism and Evangelicalism, but the salvation model as revealed in the sanctuary is the truth, and spells the difference between salvation and the false redemption offered in Evangelical theology.
The relationship of the earthly sanctuary model to the Heavenly reality is expressed by different words:
1) Hupodeigma. In Hebrews 8:5, it is translated, "example" and in Hebrews 9:23, the word, "patterns," is used. It means: figure, copy, representation, or a delineation of a thing.
2) Skia. In both Hebrews 8:5 and 10:1, it is accurately translated, "shadow." The language of Hebrews 10:1 is emphatic that skia is the exact opposite of "the very image (eikon).
Now eikon transliterated into English is "icon" or an idol.
How often we have been GUILTY of making the "shadow" the very image, and have theologically worshipped the idols thus created by going into great detail, giving significance to every article and symbol of the sanctuary structure beyond the meaning and purpose revealed in Scripture.
Whole series of studies have been built around the furniture, curtains, walls, and vestments of the ancient sanctuary layout, neglecting the objective indicated by the Holy Spirit the significance and lessons of the service performed.
3) Tupos. Transliterated this word is "type," but translated "pattern" in Hebrews 8:5. It means "the pattern in conformity to which a thing is made."
4) Parabole. This word is translated "figure" in Hebrews 9:9. Transliterated it is our word, "parable," and means literally - "to cast down beside." It is a comparison of one thing with another.
This last concept, that the earthly sanctuary is a figure, a comparison - "symbolic" (NKJV) - needs to be RIGIDLY ADHERED to; and that in comparing the two, we dare not project onto the reality, the limitations of the "shadow."
The prayer of Solomon at the dedication of the Temple needs ever to be kept in mind.
He asked - "But will God in very deed dwell with men on earth?" Then in answering declared - "Behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain Thee; how much less this house which I have built!" (II Chron. 6:18)
*******
A much deeper understanding is needed, desperately needed.
Do we believe this?
These words we are reading--
1) Hupodeigma. In Hebrews 8:5, it is translated, "example" and in Hebrews 9:23, the word, "patterns," is used. It means: figure, copy, representation, or a delineation of a thing.
Original: ὑπόδειγμα
- Transliteration: Hupodeigma
- Phonetic: hoop-od'-igue-mah
- Definition:
1. a sign suggestive of anything, delineation of a thing, representation, figure, copy
2. an EXAMPLE: for imitation
a. of the thing to be imitated
b. for a warning, of a thing to be shunned
- Origin: from G5263
- TDNT entry: 02:32,1
- Part(s) of speech: Noun Neuter
- Strong's: From G5263; an exhibit for imitation or warning (figuratively specimen adumbration): - en- (ex-) ample PATTERN
Heb 8:5 Who serve unto the EXAMPLE and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.
Heb 9:23 It was therefore necessary that the PATTERNS of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.
2) Skia. In both Hebrews 8:5 and 10:1, it is accurately translated, "shadow." The language of Hebrews 10:1 is emphatic that skia is the exact opposite of "the very image (eikon).
Heb 8:5 Who serve unto the example and SHADOW of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.
Heb 10:1 For the law having a SHADOW of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.
3) Tupos. Transliterated this word is "type," but translated "pattern" in Hebrews 8:5. It means "the pattern in conformity to which a thing is made."
Heb 8:5 Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the PATTERN shewed to thee in the mount.
4) Parabole. This word is translated "figure" in Hebrews 9:9. Transliterated it is our word, "parable," and means literally - "to cast down beside." It is a comparison of one thing with another.
Heb 9:9 Which was a FIGURE for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience;
Original: παραβολή
- Transliteration: Parabole
- Phonetic: par-ab-ol-ay'
- Definition:
- Strong's: From G3846; a similitude (parable) that is (symbolically) fictitious narrative (of common life conveying a moral) apoth gm or adage: - comparison figure parable proverb.
*******
We need to understand the words and their meanings if we are to comprehend the truth. We can't just take someone's word for it all, we have to STUDY to show ourselves approved unto God. (2 Tim. 2:15)
As we continue to study we need comprehension that can only come from the Holy Spirit. Truth. We need truth.
More tomorrow by the grace of God!
In HIS LOVE.
One of the things that has been brought out over the course of our studying the sanctuary is all the ceremony ended at the altar in the court. Now with that in mind let's really get into this and study hard, praying constantly for the Holy Spirit to enlighten our understanding.
All by the grace of our LORD, our SAVIOR.
*******
1989 Special 1 -- Light From the Throne -- Part 1 -- EDITORIAL (WWN - William Grotheer)
'Light From the Throne -- Part 1 -- At the John W. 0sborn Lectureship Series held in Riverside, California, October 23-25, 1988, commemorating the historic message given at the 1888 General Conference session, William G. Johnsson, Editor of the Adventist Review, presented a paper on "The Biblical Message of Righteousness by Faith." In this presentation, he said: We gain insight into the biblical message of righteousness by faith as we look at the language of salvation the biblical models of salvation.
The Bible sets forth a series of models to describe the message of righteousness by faith. What God has done and, is doing for us in Jesus Christ is too rich to be encompassed by any one term. Among the many expressions the principal ones are JUSTIFICATION, RECONCILIATION, FORGIVENESS, ADOPTION, AND SANCTIFICATION. (p. 12)
While the New Testament does use these illustrations - illustrations drawn from a court of law, financial transactions, human relations, and family ties - the editor omits -other major illustrations, except by allusion - warfare, and the model revealed in the Scriptures for man's redemption, the sanctuary.
*******The book of Hebrews CLEARLY declares that the saving work of Christ can be understood by the model which the Hebrew sanctuary services revealed. *******
In that book, Jesus Christ is presented as the great High Priest, who at the Throne of Grace ministers, to those who come boldly, the mercy of God. (Heb. 4:14-16)
The sum of the whole matter is declared to be that we have an High Priest who is able to save to the uttermost, seated at the right hand of that Throne, "a minister of the sanctuary," even "the true tabernacle." (Heb. 7: 25; 8:1-2)
Paul further testifies that the Aaronic priesthood served "unto the example and shadow of heavenly things." (8:5)
He further writes that when the wilderness tent had been erected, "the priests went daily into the first" apartment "accomplishing the service; but into the second, the high priest alone once every year." (See 9:6-7)
It should be thoughtfully noted that it was the Holy Spirit who signified that this dual service was "cast down beside" the heavenly reality that we might understand its ministry (Heb. 9:8-9; see below on parabole).
Heb 9:8 The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing:
Heb 9:9 Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience;
The Holy Spirit sent to guide into all truth unequivocally set forth the DUALITY of the Hebrew sanctuary service as the model.
This sanctuary model dominated the Old Testament revelation and became the foundation of Adventist theology.
This is not saying that the New Testament illustrations are not found in the Old Testament, nor is it saying that Adventist theology rejects these New Testament illustrations. It is saying that true Adventist theology accepts the dictum of Jesus that "salvation is of the Jews." (John 4:22)
This dictum must be understood in context. Jesus was conversing with a woman of Samaria. The different places held sacred by the Jews and the Samaritans had been interjected into the conversation. Jesus declared plainly - "Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews."
Basically, the two religions did not differ much at the time of Christ, but Jesus declared the model associated with the temple revealed the way of salvation.
Today in terminology, there is little difference between Adventism and Evangelicalism, but the salvation model as revealed in the sanctuary is the truth, and spells the difference between salvation and the false redemption offered in Evangelical theology.
The relationship of the earthly sanctuary model to the Heavenly reality is expressed by different words:
1) Hupodeigma. In Hebrews 8:5, it is translated, "example" and in Hebrews 9:23, the word, "patterns," is used. It means: figure, copy, representation, or a delineation of a thing.
2) Skia. In both Hebrews 8:5 and 10:1, it is accurately translated, "shadow." The language of Hebrews 10:1 is emphatic that skia is the exact opposite of "the very image (eikon).
Now eikon transliterated into English is "icon" or an idol.
How often we have been GUILTY of making the "shadow" the very image, and have theologically worshipped the idols thus created by going into great detail, giving significance to every article and symbol of the sanctuary structure beyond the meaning and purpose revealed in Scripture.
Whole series of studies have been built around the furniture, curtains, walls, and vestments of the ancient sanctuary layout, neglecting the objective indicated by the Holy Spirit the significance and lessons of the service performed.
3) Tupos. Transliterated this word is "type," but translated "pattern" in Hebrews 8:5. It means "the pattern in conformity to which a thing is made."
4) Parabole. This word is translated "figure" in Hebrews 9:9. Transliterated it is our word, "parable," and means literally - "to cast down beside." It is a comparison of one thing with another.
This last concept, that the earthly sanctuary is a figure, a comparison - "symbolic" (NKJV) - needs to be RIGIDLY ADHERED to; and that in comparing the two, we dare not project onto the reality, the limitations of the "shadow."
The prayer of Solomon at the dedication of the Temple needs ever to be kept in mind.
He asked - "But will God in very deed dwell with men on earth?" Then in answering declared - "Behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain Thee; how much less this house which I have built!" (II Chron. 6:18)
*******
A much deeper understanding is needed, desperately needed.
Do we believe this?
These words we are reading--
1) Hupodeigma. In Hebrews 8:5, it is translated, "example" and in Hebrews 9:23, the word, "patterns," is used. It means: figure, copy, representation, or a delineation of a thing.
Original: ὑπόδειγμα
- Transliteration: Hupodeigma
- Phonetic: hoop-od'-igue-mah
- Definition:
1. a sign suggestive of anything, delineation of a thing, representation, figure, copy
2. an EXAMPLE: for imitation
a. of the thing to be imitated
b. for a warning, of a thing to be shunned
- Origin: from G5263
- TDNT entry: 02:32,1
- Part(s) of speech: Noun Neuter
- Strong's: From G5263; an exhibit for imitation or warning (figuratively specimen adumbration): - en- (ex-) ample PATTERN
Heb 8:5 Who serve unto the EXAMPLE and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.
Heb 9:23 It was therefore necessary that the PATTERNS of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.
2) Skia. In both Hebrews 8:5 and 10:1, it is accurately translated, "shadow." The language of Hebrews 10:1 is emphatic that skia is the exact opposite of "the very image (eikon).
Heb 8:5 Who serve unto the example and SHADOW of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.
Heb 10:1 For the law having a SHADOW of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.
3) Tupos. Transliterated this word is "type," but translated "pattern" in Hebrews 8:5. It means "the pattern in conformity to which a thing is made."
Heb 8:5 Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the PATTERN shewed to thee in the mount.
4) Parabole. This word is translated "figure" in Hebrews 9:9. Transliterated it is our word, "parable," and means literally - "to cast down beside." It is a comparison of one thing with another.
Heb 9:9 Which was a FIGURE for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience;
Original: παραβολή
- Transliteration: Parabole
- Phonetic: par-ab-ol-ay'
- Definition:
- Strong's: From G3846; a similitude (parable) that is (symbolically) fictitious narrative (of common life conveying a moral) apoth gm or adage: - comparison figure parable proverb.
*******
We need to understand the words and their meanings if we are to comprehend the truth. We can't just take someone's word for it all, we have to STUDY to show ourselves approved unto God. (2 Tim. 2:15)
As we continue to study we need comprehension that can only come from the Holy Spirit. Truth. We need truth.
More tomorrow by the grace of God!
In HIS LOVE.
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