In the New Testament, your right to speak to God comes through Jesus Christ, who opened the way for direct access to God. Here’s what the Bible says about it:
1. Jesus Gives You Direct Access to God
- “For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.” — Ephesians 2:18
- Jesus’ sacrifice removed the barrier of sin that once separated people from God (Hebrews 10:19-22).
2. You Are a Child of God Through Faith in Christ
- “Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” — John 1:12
- As a child of God, you have the privilege of talking to Him as your Father (Romans 8:15-16).
3. You Can Approach God with Confidence
- “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” — Hebrews 4:16
- Because Jesus is your High Priest, you can boldly pray to God without fear.
4. The Holy Spirit Helps You Pray
- “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.” — Romans 8:26
- Even when you don’t know what to say, the Holy Spirit prays on your behalf.
5. Jesus is the Only Mediator Between You and God
- “For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus.” — 1 Timothy 2:5
- You don’t need a priest or any other person to talk to God—Jesus alone makes the way.
Conclusion:
Your right to speak to God comes from Jesus’ death and resurrection, which tore down the barrier between humanity and God. If you believe in Christ, you can confidently pray to God as your Father, knowing He hears you.