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We cannot look at the atoning work of the priestly sacrifice apart from the gospel. No sacrifice can forgive sin in the absence of repentance and faith. This applied even during the time of the Levitical priesthood.
| Certainly. Thanks for the long citation. It's amazing when purely doctrinal exposition becomes almost devotional just because it's well-written.
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And observe what the extent of the atonement was which the high priest made: it was for the holy sanctuary, for the tabernacle, for the altar, for the priests, and for all the people
| Evidently his answer was 'yes' - all OC members had this sacrifice made on their behalf.
Anyone disagree?
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Jeremy Gage
First Baptist Church
Durham, NC
"No heart can conceive that treasury of mercies which lies in this one privilege, in having liberty and ability to approach unto God at all times, according to his mind and will." - John Owen
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