"Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need." Hebrews 4:16
The throne is symbolic of power and judgment. From the throne, laws are made, and their violations are punished. In other words, the throne is traditionally symbolic of the law, power and authority. But here we have in view the throne of grace. To understand what the throne of grace is, it will require knowing what grace is. Grace is the unmerited kindness of God shown to a fallen race at the expense of Christ. The throne of grace, therefore, is the place from where God adjudicates over the affairs of humanity on the basis, not of the law, but on the basis of all that were accomplished by Christ on the cross on behalf of fallen man.
Whoever comes before this throne, comes, not to justify himself by the good deeds that he has done in keeping the law, but, first, to receive mercy. Mercy, being the hallmark of grace, because fallen man is deserving of nothing, but judgment. At this throne, God applies to all who come, the benefits deriving from the cross. It doesn't matter what you come to receive, it must never be forgotten that everything that we will ever receive from God is because of His mercy, not because of what we have done.
Are you asking for salvation? It derives from the mercy of God towards a fallen race through Christ Jesus. Is it for healing, provision, protection, favour, or whatever it may be, they are predicated upon the mercy of God shown us in Christ Jesus. So, coming to the throne of grace is coming to everything that Christ did on the cross. It is inconceivable to think that God will refuse a plea for mercy for anyone who comes by faith in Christ and what He did on the cross. Knowing this, we approach the throne of grace with confidence, assured that our plea for mercy will be heard.
Toni
The throne is symbolic of power and judgment. From the throne, laws are made, and their violations are punished. In other words, the throne is traditionally symbolic of the law, power and authority. But here we have in view the throne of grace. To understand what the throne of grace is, it will require knowing what grace is. Grace is the unmerited kindness of God shown to a fallen race at the expense of Christ. The throne of grace, therefore, is the place from where God adjudicates over the affairs of humanity on the basis, not of the law, but on the basis of all that were accomplished by Christ on the cross on behalf of fallen man.
Whoever comes before this throne, comes, not to justify himself by the good deeds that he has done in keeping the law, but, first, to receive mercy. Mercy, being the hallmark of grace, because fallen man is deserving of nothing, but judgment. At this throne, God applies to all who come, the benefits deriving from the cross. It doesn't matter what you come to receive, it must never be forgotten that everything that we will ever receive from God is because of His mercy, not because of what we have done.
Are you asking for salvation? It derives from the mercy of God towards a fallen race through Christ Jesus. Is it for healing, provision, protection, favour, or whatever it may be, they are predicated upon the mercy of God shown us in Christ Jesus. So, coming to the throne of grace is coming to everything that Christ did on the cross. It is inconceivable to think that God will refuse a plea for mercy for anyone who comes by faith in Christ and what He did on the cross. Knowing this, we approach the throne of grace with confidence, assured that our plea for mercy will be heard.
Toni
