Closer Than Moses: Your New Standing Before the Father. | Charles Spurgeon

Описание: "The sources outline a sermon by Charles Spurgeon regarding the ""delightful privilege"" of being ""made nigh"" to God through union with Christ and His atoning blood. This nearness is not a result of human effort but stems from a ""vital union"" where the believer is joined to Christ as a branch is to a vine, sharing His standing and acceptance before the Father,,.
This access is secured by the blood of the covenant, which removes the barrier of sin through Christ's ""ignominious and penal death"" on the cross,,. The sources emphasize that while Christ’s life and resurrection are essential, His crucifixion is the specific ""way of a sinner's access to God"",.
Through biblical illustrations—including Adam's exile, the Tabernacle's degrees of access, and the ascent of Mount Sinai—the sermon demonstrates that believers are brought closer to God than even the high priests or elders of old,,. In Christ, the believer attains a nearness comparable to Moses, entering the ""secret place of the Majesty"" to commune directly with God,.
Practically, this nearness is experienced through prayer, praise, and the ordinances,,. Consequently, such a high position demands a life of holiness, unshakable faith, and spiritual fruitfulness,,. Those dwelling in this divine presence are urged to reflect the vigor of their position, living as ""princes of the blood Imperial"" who have been transformed by their intimacy with the Savior,.
To understand this transformation, consider the metaphor of the equator: just as those living under the direct rays of the sun experience constant heat, light, and luxuriant growth, a soul brought ""nigh"" to God dwells in a spiritual climate that produces a vibrant and fruitful life."