Christ The Guarantor
What Child Is This
December 15, 2019
Rev. Gabe Sylvia
The sermon teaches that Jesus, exalted as our High Priest, sympathizes with our weaknesses, guarantees God's forgiveness and provision through the covenant of grace, and invites believers to boldly approach the throne of grace in prayer.
Summary
Drawing on Hebrews 4:14–16 and 5:9, the preacher emphasizes Jesus' present role as High Priest who passed through the heavens as the God‑man and therefore can fully mediate God's promises for believers; because he experienced every human temptation yet never sinned, he sympathizes with our limitations (not to be confused with personal corruption) and is uniquely qualified to intercede for us — so we are urged to hold fast to our confession and to regularly, boldly come before the throne of grace in prayer rather than neglecting that access.
Key Points
- Christ is our present High Priest, guaranteeing the promises of the covenant of grace.
- 'Hold fast our confession' means clinging to the full content of Christian belief that Jesus secures God's provision.
- Jesus passed through the heavens as the God‑man, qualifying him to mediate between God and people.
- He sympathizes with human weaknesses (limitations from the fall), which differs from sinful corruption.
- Jesus endured every form of temptation yet never sinned, so he understands and can help us in our struggles.
- Believers are encouraged to approach the throne of grace boldly to receive mercy and find help in time of need.
- Practical challenge: evaluate your prayer life and prioritize time at the throne of grace over distractions like social media.
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