1. ACCESS

2. “permission granted to obtain, enter, or experience that which was previously off limits.”

3. Eph 2:13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ…

4. 17-18, He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. 18 For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.

5. 4 Key Words: *FAR *NEAR *PEACE *FATHER

6. Because I Have Access To God ’ s Presence … I Can Communicate With Him Matt 6:6 6 But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father secretly. Then your Father, who knows all secrets, will reward you.

7. Because I Have Access To God ’ s Presence … I Can Communicate With Him Heb 4:12 2 For the word of God is living and active.

8. Because I Have Access To God ’ s Presence … I Can Run To Him When I ’ m Hurt or Afraid Heb 4:16 16 So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it.

9. Because I Have Access To God ’ s Presence … I Can Enjoy a Close Relationship with Him Heb 10:22 2 let us go right into the presence of God, with true hearts fully trusting him.

10. Because I Have Access To God ’ s Presence … I Can Depend on Him to Provide Phil 4:19 God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

11. Because I Have Access To God ’ s Presence … I Can Know I ’ ll Be With Him Forever John 14: 1-3 "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.”.