0892. 874. “Threefold Cords”

874. “Threefold Cords”

“A Threefold Cord Is Not Quickly Broken” (Ecc_4:12)

A friend visiting a Manchester cotton merchant’s office says: “I noticed an instrument to test the strength of threads, yarn, etc. I asked my friend the merchant if he would undo a length of three-ply yarn. He did so. He tested the breaking point of the single, and the double, and finally the three-ply, and we found, as I surmised, that the three-ply was far more than three times the strength of a single strand.” God’s truths are all threefold.

1. A Threefold Salvation. Saved from the penalty of sin by grace—Eph_2:8; saved in the life of Christ by power—Rom_5:10; and saved from the presence of sin by Christ’s might—Php_3:20-21.

2. A Threefold Life. Eternal life a gift—Rom_6:23; an experience—1Ti_6:19; and a manifestation—Col_3:4.

3. A Threefold Justification. Justified by God as to cause—Rom_8:33; justified by faith as to instrument—Rom_5:1; and justified by works as to proof—Jas_2:21.

4. A Threefold Choice. Chosen by God—Eph_1:4; chosen in Christ—Joh_15:16; and proving our election by adding to our faith—2Pe_1:10.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH