Jun 1989 - Editorial

Our main series article emphasizes the correspondence between what was done by the priests and people of Israel when sacrifices were offered, and what happened at the crucifixion of the Lord. His sufferings as the sin bearer were thus divinely foreshadowed for our instruction.

There was great variety in the Levitical offerings of the Old Covenant, reflecting the completeness and perfection of the redemptive work of the Lord Jesus Christ. Sin in all its many forms and with all its many effects was given the full and final answer at Calvary. Because of the efficacy of Christ's offering of Himself, sinners of every hue are offered the free gift of eternal life, the forgiveness of sins, and day by day cleansing from sin. Of old the high priest, by the blood of bulls and goats, entered into the most holy place on the Day of Atonement. Today a holy priesthood has access to worship in the holy place in heaven "by the blood of Jesus". The types and the great Antitype engage our deepest thoughts as we bow in thanksgiving for such a Saviour.

"Uniformly sound teaching is hard to find, the people are as sheep without a shepherd"; we quote from an article about the dangers of liberal theology in issue No.8803, page 48. One facet of the prevailing confusion in the Anglican churches is highlighted in this month's Focus. The appointment of a woman bishop in U.S.A. is causing many thinking adherents to consider their position.

Human expediency is replacing reliance on the Word of God for guidance in spiritual matters. "Back to the Bible" is a timely word for searchers after truth.

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Editorial