Let us therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace for help in time of need.
Labour now to enter that rest, for this is the only way to it; those who will not work now shall not rest hereafter. The sleep of the labouring man is sweet, and labour now will make that rest more pleasant when it comes. Call upon one another to this diligence, for their lost and restless souls crying from torment call loudly upon us not to follow them into the same unbelief.
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Commenting on Hebrews 4:11-16
Through our High Priest's mediation at God's right hand, His throne becomes for us a throne of grace. Mercy answers to His feeling our infirmities; grace is the spiritual gift bestowed for salvation. Both come seasonably, suited to the moment we need them most, before temptation overwhelms us.
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God's throne is a throne of grace, not judgment. The High Priest has offered a sacrifice sufficient for all guilt, so we come without our own merits but with His blood pleading for us. We need mercy first, pardon for guilt, then grace to sustain us through life's duties and trials.
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