Salvation, and the Tabernacle of the Congregation

One of the greatest—if not the greatest—of the types of Scripture is the Tabernacle of the Congregation (Exodus, Chapters 25-40). The three areas of redemption can be seen clearly in the Tabernacle.

The three areas of the Tabernacle correspond to the three areas of redemption. They are as follows: (1) the Courtyard; (2) the Holy Place; and (3) the Most Holy Place.

The Courtyard portrays the initial salvation experience—the first area of redemption.

The Holy Place is the second area, the realm of the working of the Holy Spirit in the Church, the Body of Christ.

The Most Holy Place is the area of the conquering Christian discipleship where the saint battles his way into the Presence of God. The Most Holy Place represents the fullness of glory, the spiritual "rest" that results from obtaining victory over the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes (covetousness), and the pride of life (self-love and self-will).

There was a hanging of cloth located at the entrance of each of the three areas of the Tabernacle. The first hanging was the gate of the Courtyard. The second hanging was the door of the Holy Place. The third hanging was the ornate veil that opened into the Most Holy Place.

The hangings were of dyed linen. The colors were the same on all three hangings. Each hanging was dyed blue, purple, and crimson on a background of pure white linen. The colors were blended artistically and intricately.

The blue symbolizes the fact that redemption comes down to us from Heaven.

The purple portrays the Divine royalty of the Lord Jesus Christ; and also that He combines in Himself the blue of Heaven and the red of humanity—being both Son of God and Son of Man (blue and red make purple).

The crimson speaks of the blood of God's Lamb that paid for our redemption.

The white reveals the righteousness that is both imputed (ascribed) to and wrought in the believer by the redemption God has provided in Christ.

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