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Chapter 17: Conclusion

The call to enter the consecrated way to perfection.

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Synopsis

A. T. Jones concludes his monumental study by inviting the reader to step into the 'consecrated way' that leads directly into the holiest of all. This path, opened by the blood of Jesus and sustained by His living priesthood, is the only route to the restoration of the divine image in man. Jones summarizes the entire plan of salvation as a movement from the cross to the sanctuary, culminating in a perfected people who dwell in God's presence. He challenges the believer to move beyond mere formal religion and to experience the reality of Christ's ministry in the heavenly sanctuary by faith. This is not a journey of human striving but of total surrender to the Great High Priest who is able to save to the uttermost. The conclusion is a solemn yet joyous appeal to accept the full provision of the gospel, allowing Christ to finish His mystery in the flesh of His saints and thus prepare the way for His glorious return.

Key points

  • The way into the holiest is open to all through the blood of Jesus.
  • We are called to enter the sanctuary by faith and dwell in God's presence.
  • The 'consecrated way' is the path of yielding to Christ's perfecting work.
  • The final goal is the restoration of God's image in His people.

Key texts

  • Hebrews 10:19-22
  • Hebrews 4:16
  • 2 Peter 3:14

From the book

Chapter 17 · Hebrews 10:19-25 · Read this chapter

  • “The way into the holiest is now open through the blood of Jesus.” (ch. 17)
  • “This is not a path of human effort but of resting in the finished work of Christ.” (ch. 17)
  • “The goal is the absolute restoration of the image of God in man.” (ch. 17)

Put it into practice

  • Commit yourself daily to the 'consecrated way' of faith.
  • Draw near to the throne of grace with boldness today.
  • Live in constant awareness of Christ's ministry in the holiest.
  1. Comprehension

    1. What is the 'new and living way' mentioned in Hebrews 10:20?

  2. Scripture

    2. Why can we draw near to God with 'boldness'?

  3. Doctrinal Clarity

    3. What does it mean to have our 'hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience'?

  4. Contrast

    4. How is the 'consecrated way' related to the cross?

  5. Comprehension

    5. What is the ultimate destination of the consecrated way?

  6. Doctrinal Clarity

    6. How does Jones summarize the purpose of the whole book?

  7. Scripture

    7. What does 2 Peter 3:14 exhort us to be found as?

  8. Application

    8. How will you respond to the invitation to enter the holiest by faith today?