please give a detail explanation about hebrews 4:16?

Answer 1

Heb 4:16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (ESV Translation)

“The throne of grace!” What a beautiful expression. A throne is the seat of a sovereign; a throne of grace is designed to represent a sovereign seated to dispense mercy and pardon. The illustration or comparison here may have been derived from the temple service. In that service God is represented as seated in the most holy place on the mercy seat. The high priest approaches that seat or throne of the divine majesty with the blood of the atonement to make intercession for the people, and to plead for pardon. That scene was emblematic of heaven. God is seated on a throne of mercy. The great High Priest of the Christian calling, having shed his own blood to make expiation, is represented as approaching, God and pleading for the pardon of people.

To a God willing to show mercy he comes with the merits of a sacrifice sufficient for all, and pleads for their salvation. We may, therefore, come with boldness and look for pardon. We come not depending on our own merits, but we come where a sufficient sacrifice has been offered for human guilt; and where we are assured that God is merciful. We may, therefore, come without hesitancy, or trembling, and ask for all the mercy that we need.

That we may obtain mercy - This is what we want first. We need pardon - as the first thing when we come to God. We are guilty and self-condemned - and our first cry should be for “mercy” - “mercy.” A man who comes to God not feeling his need of mercy must fail of obtaining the divine favor; and he will be best prepared to obtain that favor who has the deepest sense of his need of forgiveness.

And find grace - Favor - strength, help, counsel, direction, support, for the various duties and trials of life. This is what we next need - we all need - we always need. Even when pardoned, we need grace to keep us from sin, to aid us in duty, to preserve us in the day of temptation. And feeling our need of this, we may come and ask of God “all” that we want for this purpose. Such is the assurance given us; and to this bold approach to the throne of grace all are freely invited. In view of it, let us,

(1) Rejoice that there “is” a throne of grace. What a world would this be if God sat on a throne of “justice” only, and if no mercy were ever to be shown to people! Who is there who would not be overwhelmed with despair? But it is not so. He is on a throne of grace. By day and by night; from year to year; from generation to generation; he is on such a throne. In every land he may be approached, and in as many different languages as people speak, may they plead for mercy. In all times of our trial and temptation we may be assured that he is seated on that throne, and wherever we are, we may approach him with acceptance.

(2) we “need” the privilege of coming before such a throne. We are sinful - and need mercy; we are feeble, and need grace to help us. There is not a day of our lives in which we do not need pardon; not an hour in which we do not need grace.

(3) how obvious are the propriety and necessity of prayer! Every man is a sinner - and should pray for pardon; every man is weak, feeble, dependent, and should pray for grace. Not until a man can prove that he has never done any sin, should he maintain that he has no need of pardon; not until he can show that he is able alone to meet the storms and temptations of life, should he feel that he has no need to ask for grace. Yet who can feel this? And how strange it is that all people do not pray!

(4) it is easy to be forgiven. All that needs to be done is to plead the merits of our Great High Priest, and God is ready to pardon. Who would not be glad to be able to pay a debt in a manner so easy? Yet how few there are who are willing to pay the debt to justice thus!

(5) it is easy to obtain all the grace that we need. We have only to “ask for it” - and it is done. How easy then to meet temptation if we would! How strange that any should rely on their own strength, when they may lean on the arm of God!

(6) if people are not pardoned, and if they fall into sin and ruin, they alone are to blame. There is a throne of grace. It is always accessible. There is A God. He is always ready to pardon. There is A Redeemer. He is the Great High Priest of people. He is always interceding. His merits may always be pleaded as the ground of our salvation. Why then, O why, should any remain unforgiven and perish? On them alone the blame must lie. In their own bosoms is the reason why they are not saved.

Answer 2

Verse 16. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace] The allusion to the high priest, and his office on the day of atonement, is here kept up. This was the covering of the ark of the testimony or covenant, at each end of which was a cherub, and between them the shechinah, or symbol of the Divine Majesty, which appeared to, and conversed with, the high priest. Here the apostle shows the great superiority of the privileges of the new testament above those of the old; for there the high priest only, and he with fear and trembling, was permitted to approach; and that not without the blood of the victim; and if in any thing he transgressed, he might expect to be struck with death. The throne of grace in heaven answers to this propitiatory, but to this ALL may approach who feel their need of salvation; and they may approach meta parrhsiav, with freedom, confidence, liberty of speech, in opposition to the fear and trembling of the Jewish high priest. Here, nothing is to be feared, provided the heart be right with God, truly sincere, and trusting alone in the sacrificial blood. Therefore, we can approach boldly without fear.

Answer 3

To come to the throne of Grace is to come to Jesus for help. It talks about prayer. What a lot of people fail to understand is that prayer is not a magic wand to wave that makes the problem disappear. It is a means to obtaining God's grace. To illustrate: the prophet Daniel prayed 3 times a day. When he heard about the edict that said whoever prayed to a god other than the king for a period of 30 days would be thrown into the den of lions, what did he do? he prayed! Yet, he still got thrown into the den of lions. However, while King Darius was unable to sleep or eat all night, Daniel was at peace. Why? Because he had grace from God. The same can be said of the Apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 12. 3 times he asked God to remove his thorn in the flesh. However, God responded by saying, "My grace is sufficient for thee."

Another noteworthy point about this verse. In the book of Esther, we learn that no one could approach the king on his throne with a request unless the king held out the scepter towards them. Well, since Jesus died and resurrected, that scepter is now held out always toward us, His children. We, therefore can come "bodly" to the throne of grace, without fear to ask our petitions of God.

Answer 4

This scripture encourages believers to bring all needs and Prayers to Christ because he feels our infirmities and pain and want to help us. Therefore do not hesitate to bring you request to a loving High Priest. We will come with respect and love because we have benefited from His love and compassion.

Hebrew 4:11 Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. 12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. 13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do. 14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. 15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Answer 5

"Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need."

It would help if you had something more, such as what was perplexing you about this verse.

Jesus is our High Priest, so therefore we can come boldly (without shame) into the presence of God. The throne of grace is His throne: the throne of our Lord Jesus Christ.

I don't feel that this has really answered your question, but it's the best I can do for now.

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Answer 6

Before Jesus, true lovers of God had to approach the Jewish leaders with fear of condemnation. After all, they were men of wicked hearts according to Jesus

Those approaching through Christ Jesus as their High Priest and Intercessor know that “he is always alive to plead for them” (Heb 7:25), and they can confidently “approach with freeness of speech to the throne of undeserved kindness.” (Heb 4:14-16)

Answer 7

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Answer 8

Paul asked us to come boldly to the throne of grace. First of all, how can we come boldly? For Jesus is our great high priest in heaven. In the old testament, the high priest represent the people. God sees him as a representative as the people. Jesus being our great high priest representing us. God sees Jesus everytime when He sees us. A righteous person and sinless person. Therefore, we are able to come boldly to him and to the throne of grace.

The throne of grace is as you know the throne of God. Father God is merciful and full of grace. Grace is defined as unearned and undeserved favour. While we were sinners, God send His Son Jesus to died for us, washing away our sins once and for all. Making us righteous in the sight of the Father. Have we done anything to deserve this? No. It is by the grace of God that we are able to stand boldly in front of him. Therefore the throne of grace.

Since you are able to come boldly to the throne of grace, why stop there? God is not only your God, but it is also your supplier, your helper, your Shepherd. Psalm 23 "Even though I may walk in the valley of the shadow of death, I should not fear for your rod and staff they comfort me." Therefore, ask boldly for God's mercy and grace to help you in times of need. Let his wisdom and guidance to come into your life to guide you out of this difficulty. Rest in him, allow God to manifest his miracles in your life

Answer 9

The throne of grace refers to the throne of God, indicating that the author is thinking of our confident access to God, made possible by the priestly work of Jesus.

Answer 10

It's just another semi-poetic line in the Bible asking converts to keep believing. It's telling people to keep believing so they can be rewarded. It also makes a vague claim that those who believe are helped in times of need.

Answer 11

God is a God who extends His undeserved favor to all who come to Him through faith in His Son, Jesus Christ. When our sins have been washed away by the blood of Jesus, we can come to God in prayer with confidence that He hears us, and that He gives us what we need.