(Hebrews 8:1, 2; 2 Peter 1:10; Revelation 8:3, 4.) The Terms of Our Election—[Hebrews 7:25 quoted]. By His spotless life, His obedience, His death on the cross of Calvary, Christ interceded for the lost race. And now not as a mere petitioner does the Captain of our salvation intercede for us, but as a conqueror claiming His victory. His offering is complete, and as our intercessor He executes His self-appointed work, holding before God the censer containing His own spotless merits and the prayers, confessions, and thanksgiving of His people. Perfumed with the fragrance of His righteousness, the incense ascends to God as a sweet savor. The offering is wholly acceptable, and pardon covers all transgression. To the true believer Christ is indeed the minister of the sanctuary, officiating for him in the sanctuary, and speaking through God’s appointed agencies. {7BC 930.17}

(kp. 8,1. 2; 2 Peter 1,10; Åb. 8,3. 4.) Perioderne for vor udvælgelse.--[Hebr. 7,25 citeret]. Ved hans pletfrie liv, Hans lydighed, hans død på Golgatas kors, gik Kristus i forbøn for den faldne slægt. Og nu ikke (931) blot som en ansøger går vor frelses Hærfører i forbøn for os, men som en sejrherre påberåber han Sin sejr. Hans offer var fuldstændigt, og som vor talsmand udfører Han Sit selvbestaltede arbejde, fremholder røgelseskarret for Gud med Sin egne pletfrie fortjenester og Sit folks bønner, bekendelser og taksigelse. Med en vellugt af Hans retfærdighed, stiger røgelsen op til Gud som en liflig duft. Offeret er fult acceptabelt, og tilgivelse dækker al overtrædelse. For den sande troende er Kristus faktisk helligdommens tjener, der udfører sin embedsgerning for ham i helligdommen, og taler gennem Guds udpegede agenter.