Entering Within the Veil vs. Going Outside the Camp

 

Entering Within the Veil vs. Going Outside the Camp

Hebrews 6:19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, sure and steadfast, and it enters within the veil.

Hebrews 6:20 Jesus, the forerunner, has entered within the veil for us, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.

Hebrews 13:13 So we also must go out to him outside the camp, bearing the reproach he suffered.

2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sober mind.

Romans 8:5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.

Romans 8:6 For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the spirit is life and peace. 

Aspect	Entering Within the Veil	Going Outside the Camp
Meaning	To enter the Holy of Holies where Christ, having ascended, is enthroned in glory; to fellowship with the heavenly Christ and enjoy His ministry and supply (Heb. 6:19–20).	To leave the religious camp, outside of all earthly and human organizations, and follow Jesus who was rejected and suffered reproach (Heb. 13:13).
Way / Method	① Turn to and exercise the spirit (1 Tim. 4:7–8; Heb. 4:12). ② Set the mind on the spirit (Rom. 8:5–6). ③ Stir up the spirit (2 Tim. 1:6–7).	① Refuse to remain in the camp of the mind (religious thought and tradition). ② Receive strength in spirit to endure Christ’s reproach (Heb. 12:2–3). ③ Walk the narrow way of the cross with Christ.
Distinction	Inward experience: entering God’s presence, enjoying Christ in spirit, being infused and supplied with Him.	Outward testimony: leaving religion, bearing reproach with the suffering Christ, manifesting Him to men.
Examples	① Moses entering the tent of meeting to speak with God face to face (Exo. 33:9–11). ② The high priest entering the Holy of Holies once a year (Heb. 9:7), prefiguring our constant entering through Christ. ③ Paul beholding the Lord and being transformed in spirit (2 Cor. 3:18).	① Christ crucified outside Jerusalem’s religious system (John 19:17–20). ② Paul persecuted by Judaism because of the New Testament ministry (2 Cor. 11:23–33). ③ Believers partaking of Christ’s sufferings (1 Pet. 4:13–14).
Application	① Daily turn to spirit, exercise spirit, and enjoy Christ as the hidden manna, budding rod, and law of life (Heb. 9:3–4). ② In the veil, receive equipping to supply the thirsty outside the camp. ③ Become Christ’s reproduction to express Him corporately.	① Refuse dependence on religious organizations and follow Christ directly. ② Bear the reproach of the cross with Christ (Heb. 13:13). ③ Serve others in love and life beyond religious regulations.
Key Scriptures	Heb. 6:19–20; Heb. 10:19–22; Heb. 4:12; Rom. 8:5–6; 2 Tim. 1:6–7; 2 Cor. 3:18; Heb. 9:3–4	Heb. 13:13; Heb. 12:2–3; 2 Cor. 11:23–33; John 19:17–20; 1 Pet. 4:13–14

 

 Conclusion: 

Entering within the veil enables us to enjoy the heavenly Christ and His supply; going outside the camp enables us to follow the suffering Christ, being separated from religion to live out His testimony. The two complement each other: enjoying Christ inwardly in spirit gives us strength to manifest Him outwardly.

  

*Please refer to the June 2025 Summer Training, General Topic: Experiencing, Enjoying, and Manifesting Christ (III), Chapter 7: The Founder (Captain) and Forerunner of Salvation, Leading Many Sons into Glory by Entering Within the Veil and Going Outside the Camp

The Seven Steps of Divine Sanctification

 

The Seven Steps of Divine Sanctification

Luke 15:8 Or what woman, having ten denarii, if she loses one, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search diligently until she finds it?

Hebrews 13:12 Therefore, in order to sanctify the people by his blood, Jesus also suffered outside the city gate.

John 1:12 But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.

Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind. Then you will be able to prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

2 Corinthians 4:16 Therefore we do not lose heart, but even as our outward man is perishing, our inward man is being renewed day by day.

Romans 8:29 For those whom God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.

Philippians 3:21 Who will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body, according to the power that enables him to subject all things to himself. 

Stage of Sanctification	Meaning	Basis	Effect	Example	Application	Related Scriptures
1. Seeking Sanctification (Initial)	God seeks man by the shining of the Spirit, leading to repentance and return to Him	Illumination and conviction of the Holy Spirit	Causes repentance and turning back to God	The prodigal son returning to the father	Accept the Spirit’s shining, repent and return to God	1 Pet. 1:2; Luke 15:8–10, 17–21
2. Redeeming Sanctification (Positional)	Through Christ’s blood, transferring us from Adam to Christ	The blood of Christ	Cleanses and sets us apart unto God	Israelites protected by the Passover blood	Believe in Christ’s redemption and stand in it	Heb. 13:12
3. Regenerative Sanctification (Beginning in nature)	Being regenerated in spirit as the start of sanctification in nature	The seed of God’s life	Makes us a new creation, children of God in life and nature (not in Godhead)	Nicodemus conversing with Jesus about being born anew	Receive God’s life to become His children	2 Cor. 5:17; John 1:12–13
4. Renewing Sanctification (in the soul)	Continuing sanctification by renewing the soul, especially the mind	The Spirit’s operation in the soul	Renews the mind, making the soul part of the new creation	Paul’s renewed mind after conversion	Daily turn to the spirit, allowing God to renew the mind	Rom. 12:2; Eph. 4:23; Gal. 6:15
5. Transforming Sanctification (Daily, metabolic)	Metabolically reconstituting us with Christ’s element	The element of Christ as life	Transforms us in nature to express Christ	Paul: “outwardly wasting, inwardly renewed”	Experience Christ daily, letting Him be formed in us	2 Cor. 4:16; 1 Cor. 3:12
6. Conforming Sanctification (Forming)	Being conformed to the image of the glorified Christ	The Spirit’s transforming power	Shapes us into the image of Christ as His expression	Believers being molded into Christ’s image	Beholding the Lord to be transformed into His likeness	Rom. 8:28–29; 2 Cor. 3:18
7. Glorifying Sanctification (Ultimate)	Final sanctification in glory, redemption of the body	Christ’s power at His coming	Transfigures the body of humiliation into glory	Paul longing for “the redemption of our body”	Hope in Christ’s coming, awaiting glorification	Phil. 3:21; Rom. 8:23

 

Conclusion:

Divine sanctification is the organic work of the Spirit in believers step by step—from seeking, redemption, regeneration, renewing, transformation, and conformation, to glorification. It brings sinners into sonship, making them like God in life and nature (but not in Godhead), until they fully express Christ in glory, fulfilling God’s eternal economy.

 

*Please refer to the June 2025 Summer Training, General Topic: Experiencing, Enjoying, and Manifesting Christ (III), Chapter 7: The Founder (Captain) and Forerunner of Salvation, Leading Many Sons into Glory by Entering Within the Veil and Going Outside the Camp

Christ in Us, the Hope of Glory

 

Christ in Us, the Hope of Glory

Col. 1:27 "To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory."

2 Cor. 4:17 "For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory."

1 Cor. 15:51-52 "We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed—in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye."

Phil. 1:21 "For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain."

2 Cor. 3:18 "Are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory."

 

Item	Content	Related Scriptures
Basic Meaning	• Christ is not only our Savior but also God's full expression • This Christ in glory has entered into us • He becomes the seed of glory within us • He is the guarantee and hope of our future glorification	Heb. 1:3 "Who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person." Col. 3:4 "When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory." Heb. 2:10 "For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings." Heb. 6:20 "Where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, having become High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek." Heb. 4:14 "Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God."
Christ's Identity	• Captain of salvation: perfected through suffering to lead many sons to glory • Forerunner and pioneer: first to enter within the veil into glory • High Priest: supplies us with Himself as bread and wine • Brightness of God's glory: the express image of His person
Reality of Indwelling	• Christ is simultaneously in glory and within us • He brings glory into us without leaving glory • He becomes the seed of glory within us • He supplies from glory to us	John 14:20 "At that day you will know that I am in My Father, and you in Me, and I in you." Gal. 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me." Eph. 3:17 "That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith."
Function of Suffering	• Light momentary affliction works eternal weight of glory • Suffering helps us enter glory • Christ was perfected as Captain through suffering • Grace is sufficient in suffering • Triple contrast: affliction vs. glory, light vs. weighty, momentary vs. eternal	Rom. 8:18 "For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us." 2 Cor. 12:9 "And He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.'" Rom. 8:23 "Not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body." Rom. 8:29 "For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son."
Hope of Glory	• Will appear with Christ in glory • Hope of bodily redemption • Completely conformed to Christ's image • Enter God's full expression • Instantaneous transformation
Personal Life Application	• Live by Christ, not by self • Experience Christ's grace in suffering • Overcome temporary hardships with hope of glory • Let Christ grow within us • Be strengthened with might in the inner man	Eph. 3:16-17 "That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith." 2 Cor. 4:16 "Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day."
Church Life Application	• Express Christ's glory • Experience Christ corporately • Grow together unto the fullness of Christ • Become God's expression of glory • Glorify God in the church	Eph. 3:21 "To Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen!" Eph. 4:13 "Till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ."
Testimony Life Application	• Live out Christ's glory • Express God's glory among people • Become the light of the world • Glorify God's name • Reflect the Lord's glory like a mirror	Matt. 5:16 "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." 2 Cor. 3:18 "But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord."
Biblical Examples	Paul: Experienced Christ's grace in various sufferings, overcame temporary afflictions with hope of glory Stephen: Filled with the Holy Spirit in martyrdom, face like an angel, saw God's glory Moses: Face shone after meeting God face to face on the mountain	2 Cor. 4:16-18 "Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day." Acts 7:55-56 "But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God." Ex. 34:29-30 "Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone while he talked with Him."
Present Effects	• Transformation and renewal of inner life • Character conformed to Christ's image • Comfort and strength in suffering • Spiritual power and grace • Initial expression of glory	Rom. 12:2 "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." 1 Pet. 4:14 "If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you."
Future Effects	• Complete redemption and transformation of body • Completely conformed to Christ's glorious image • Appear with Christ in glory • Enter eternal weight of glory • Become God's full expression	Phil. 3:21 "Who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body." 1 John 3:2 "When He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is." Rom. 8:30 "Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified."

 

This chart helps us understand this profound spiritual truth more fully. Christ is not only our Savior but also the hope of glory who has entered into glory and now dwells within us. What a rich mystery this is!

 

*Please refer to the June 2025 Summer Training, General Topic: Experiencing, Enjoying, and Manifesting Christ (III), Chapter 7: The Author (Captain) and Forerunner of Salvation, Leading Many Sons into Glory by Entering Within the Veil and Exiting Outside the Camp.

 

Why Jesus Had to Be Perfected Through Sufferings?

 

Why Jesus Had to Be Perfected Through Sufferings?

Heb 5:8-9: "Although he was a son, he learned obedience...once made perfect"

Heb 2:17-18: "Like his brothers in every way...because he himself suffered when he was tempted"

bringing many sons to glory, to perfect the author of their salvation through sufferings. For both He who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are all from one Father; for this reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren."

Luke 24:26: "Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and to enter into His glory?"

 

Category	Why Jesus Had to Be Perfected Through Sufferings
Meaning	• Being Perfected = Qualified, Completed Experience • Not referring to defects in His divinity or attributes • Refers to completing the experience of human sufferings, making Him suitable as Captain of salvation • From perfect God to experientially perfect God-man
Reasons	• God's Goal: To bring many sons into glory • Need for Pattern: Must first obtain a model and pioneer • Qualification Requirement: As Captain must first experience all human sufferings • Fittingness: For Him by whom are all things, this was fitting • Oneness: Both He who sanctifies and those sanctified are all of one
Methods	• Incarnation: Word became flesh, took humanity • Experiencing Sufferings: Various trials in 33½ years of human life • Death Experience: Death on cross, passing through death • Resurrection into Glory: Rose from dead, entered glory • Passing Through Veil: Entered Holy of Holies, before God
Concrete Examples	• Baptism Crossing: Baptized in Jordan, began 3½ year ministry • Wilderness Temptation: 40 days tempted by devil • Life Sufferings: Poverty, rejection, nowhere to lay His head • Gethsemane: Sweat like drops of blood falling to ground • Cross Death: Finally passed through death, completed redemption • Resurrection Ascension: Rose after 3 days, ascended after 40 days
Spiritual Application	• Believer's Pattern: We must also follow His steps through sufferings • Sanctification Path: Through sufferings conformed to His Son's image • Warfare Victory: Learn warfare in sufferings, enter glory • Complete Salvation: Through His perfection, we obtain complete salvation • Future Hope: We will also enter the glory He entered
Nature of Glory	• God's Expression: God's full manifestation and appearance • Seed Flowering: Like carnation seed dying and blooming • Divine-Human Union: Humanity brought into God's glorious expression • Reality Within Veil: In Holy of Holies, God's presence • Eternal Pattern: Eternal model for sons entering glory
Related Scripture	• Heb 2:10: "In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting...to perfect the author of their salvation through sufferings" • Heb 4:15: "Tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin" • Phil 2:6-8: "Humbled himself...became obedient to death—even death on a cross" • John 12:23-24: "Unless a kernel of wheat falls...and dies, it produces many seeds" • Heb 6:19-20: "Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf" • Luke 24:26: "Did not the Christ have to suffer...and then enter his glory?"
Supporting Verses	•        Hebrews 4:15: "For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin." •John 12:23-24: "And Jesus answered them, saying, 'The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.'" •        Philippians 2:6-8: "Who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men. Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross." •        Hebrews 6:19-20: "This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and one which enters within the veil, where Jesus has entered as a forerunner for us, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek."
Typological Verses	•        Joshua 3: Joshua led Israel across Jordan into Canaan •        Exodus 14: Moses led Israel through Red Sea from Egypt •        Hebrews 3-4: Joshua brought Israel into rest, typifying Christ bringing us into glory

 

Summary Points

The core truth of Jesus being perfected through sufferings is:

He was already perfect God, but to become a qualified Captain of salvation, He had to experience complete human life in His humanity, including all sufferings, so that He could sympathize with our weaknesses and become our pattern and forerunner, leading God's many sons into the glory He first entered. This was not a defect in His divinity, but God's wise arrangement to accomplish His eternal purpose.

 

*Please refer to the June 2025 Summer Training, General Topic: Experiencing, Enjoying, and Manifesting Christ (III), Chapter 7: The Founder (Captain) and Forerunner of Salvation, Leading Many Sons into Glory by Entering Within the Veil and Going Outside the Camp