'When they enter the gates of the inner court, they are to wear linen clothes; they must not wear any woolen garment while ministering at the gates of the inner court or inside the temple. They are to wear linen turbans on their heads and linen undergarments around their waists. They must not wear anything that makes them sweat.’ - Ezekiel 44:17-18
The Man in Linen in Ezekiel 9 and 10 represents Christ, marking believers with the Tau (Tav), an ancient cross symbol, for protection and salvation.
In my teaching, I emphasize what it means to rest in Christ. I reject any sweat or work to earn God's favor. Righteousness isn’t earned; it’s received.
The evidence leans toward this trust, which creates an ‘at one moment’ (Atonement) with God, with the believer who ‘doesn’t sweat’ entirely reliant on Yeshua's atonement, bringing peace to sinners without striving.
Understanding Trust and Rest
Trusting YHWH for atonement through Yeshua means relying on Jesus' sacrifice, not our efforts. This rest in Christ frees us from performance-driven faith, letting us feel God's pleasure without working. It's like sitting back after a friend finishes a challenging project as a gift for you—none of your sweat or effort is needed.
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