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869. “This Wise”

“This wise” means, after the manner signified.

1. Incarnation. “The birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise” (Mat_1:18). He, who was eternally God, became a man in time, that He might accomplish on the earth a redemption that would bless the universe.

2. Resurrection. “On this wise shewed He Himself” (Joh_21:1). In many ways He showed Himself as the Risen One, but in all His manifestations He was the Son of God with power.

3. Revelation. “God spake on this wise” (Act_7:6). God’s revelation about the seed of Abraham was a forecast of His plan with them.

4. Confirmation. “He said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies of David” (Act_13:34). God’s Word is sure about His “mercies,” and they are ensured in Christ’s resurrection, for that event ensures things—Act_17:31.

5. Justification. “The righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise,” etc. (Rom_10:6). God reckons to faith in Christ, what Christ is.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH