Romans 5:12-8:17 Commentary by Rachel R Reese
After a thorough, and encouraging, reminder and explanation of the good news about Christ in Romans 5:1-11, Paul is now moving into explaining important features of our relationship with God.
Prayer – 1 – The Tabernacle – The Dwelling of Priestly Service
Jesus, the anointed, is the perfect High Priest. Having made the perfect sacrifice, Himself on the cross, the veil separating the Holy of Holies was torn, indicating that the way to God was no longer separating the presence of God from the priests as they serve at the furniture in the Tabernacle:
Build Up and Accept Rather Than Tear Down and Separate
Build up and accept rather than tear down and separate. I want to encourage those who trust Christ but feel isolated and hurt, Christ accepts you and will build you until the end.