MIKE BALLOUN | HEBREWS CHAPTER 12:14-17 WHO SHALL SEE GOD?

Mike teaches today. 06-27-20
HEBREWS CHAPTER 12:14-17
WHO SHALL SEE GOD?

VERSES: Psalm 51:1-17; Philippians 2:10; Daniel 7:9-13; Matthew 5:8; Jude 24-25

STUDY NOTES: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/frco16ykobn5v7y/AADXxpqHXMqRDILJLcQM3MXXa?dl=0

AUDIO:

Subscribe to Receive Updates from For His Glory TX: http://eepurl.com/o7-J9

Just a few reminder words about VERSE 11-13…. “Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peacable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.” Chastisement in itself is painful. When faced with it, our emotions run wild. Some temptation for rebellion could possibly surface, against man, or God, or both. But when the chastisement is rightly received and understood that it is directed by the love of the Father, it has a settling effect upon the soul. Our key discovery in His chastisement is to be that the Father has lovingly refocused our hopes, our pursuits, our desires that we might be eternally “partakers of His holiness.” We realize that we are not already in the promised place; we are yet in the wilderness. And that all the World’s desires are (vain at best) dangerous stumbling blocks to our attaining unto His promises for the faithful overcomers. My soul then awakened from self-consciousness unto God-consciousness then becomes less troubled about those things which would otherwise be greatly disturbing. My heart is now rightly pointed in the way of the Lord, peacefulness begins to flood my being, and fruitfulness in righteousness quickly follows.

VERSE 14a “Follow peace with all men, and holiness (Scripture defines 2 distinct holinesses:

1) Old Testament; where external sanctification was in its view, in the keeping of Mikvehs (cleansing immersions in water) and commands of Kosher eating and drinking. Where also there were different degrees of holiness; as the Priests were held to another holiness. Obedience to the Mosaic Law for holiness has been set aside, as now holiness under the Law is hopeless. (Galatians 3, Romans 6:14)

2) The standard being for us as Christians is New Testament holiness; a holiness focused on the internal, that of putting-off of evil and putting on Christlikeness; and that by renewed conscience, the Word, and in the power/grace of the Holy Spirit. It is thorough holiness (a holiness worked out by the process of sanctification) that the Father asks from sons, that which fits them completely to dwell in His Presence forever. VERSE 14b… (holiness) without which no man shall see the Lord.”

Who is the “Lord” here referred to in Hebrews 12:14? It cannot be Jesus Christ, as it is written, “every knee will bow before me.” (Romans 14:11, Philippians 2:10) And “every eye shall see Him.” [Revelation 1:7] The Lord here (in verse 14b) is meant to be the Father…“Therewith bless we God, even the Father…” [James 3:9] (See also Psalm 2:2… “The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his anointed”. And Jude 24-25…“Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.” And Daniel 7:9-13… “I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days (Yahweh) did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire. A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him: thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened. I beheld then because of the voice of the great words which the horn spake: I beheld even till the beast was slain, and his body destroyed, and given to the burning flame. As concerning the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away: yet their lives were prolonged for a season and time. I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man (Jesus) came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days (Yahweh), and they brought him near before him.”) Clearly Christ was referring to the Father when He said: “Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God.” [Matthew 5:8]

To see the Father means to finally see Him with our eyes (eyes that have been glorified)… “And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him: And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in....

DOWNLOAD COMPLETE STUDY NOTES: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/frco16ykobn5v7y/AADXxpqHXMqRDILJLcQM3MXXa?dl=0