2Co_6:18. God The Father Of His People "Will be a Father unto you."’972Co_6:18. Jehovah is the author or fountain of all things. All creatures derived their existence from him, and "for his pleasure and glory they were created. He is the father of the Saviour. The father of angels. The father of the whole human … Continue reading “435. 2CO 6:18. GOD THE FATHER OF HIS PEOPLE”
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432. HEB 6:18. CHRIST TYPIFIED BY THE CITIES OF REFUGE
Heb_6:18. Christ Typified By The Cities Of Refuge "Who have fled for refuge."’97Heb_6:18. It is clear that the apostle, when uttering these words, had especial reference to the cities of refuge, and the security the manslayer had by fleeing to them. A full description of these cities is given in the book of Num_35:9-28; and … Continue reading “432. HEB 6:18. CHRIST TYPIFIED BY THE CITIES OF REFUGE”
433. LUK 4:19. THE GOSPEL ERA TYPIFIED BY THE YEAR OF JUBILEE
Luk_4:19. The Gospel Era Typified By The Year Of Jubilee "To preach the acceptable year of the Lord"’97Luk_4:19 The Saviour had just returned from his baptism and consecration to his great mission. Entering into the synagogue at Nazareth, there was given unto him the roll of Isaiah, from which he read a portion of that … Continue reading “433. LUK 4:19. THE GOSPEL ERA TYPIFIED BY THE YEAR OF JUBILEE”
430. 1KI 6:7. SOLOMON’S TEMPLE A TYPE OF THE HEAVENLY STATE
1Ki_6:7. Solomon’s Temple A Type Of The Heavenly State "And the house, when it was in building, was built of stone made ready before it was brought thither," &c.’971Ki_6:7 We recently contemplated the tabernacle as a striking type of Christ’s visible church, and one of the typical resemblances was, that it was finally superseded by … Continue reading “430. 1KI 6:7. SOLOMON’S TEMPLE A TYPE OF THE HEAVENLY STATE”
431. 1PE 2:9. THE JEWISH NATION TYPICAL OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
1Pe_2:9. The Jewish Nation Typical Of The Christian Church "A chosen generation. A holy nation. A peculiar people."’971Pe_2:9. The apostle here has obvious reference to the Jewish people as a type of the Christian church. And if the various sacrifices and services were typical of Christ and the Gospel, we need not be surprised to … Continue reading “431. 1PE 2:9. THE JEWISH NATION TYPICAL OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH”
428. PSA 61:4. THE TABERNACLE A TYPE OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Psa_61:4. The Tabernacle A Type Of The Christian Church "I will abide in thy tabernacle forever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings."’97Psa_61:4. Our text contains the expression of David’s devoted attachment to the tabernacle of the Lord. Among the very numerous excellencies which distinguished the psalmist, this was one peculiarly prominent. He … Continue reading “428. PSA 61:4. THE TABERNACLE A TYPE OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH”
429. GAL 4:26. JERUSALEM A TYPE OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST
Gal_4:26. Jerusalem A Type Of The Church Of Christ "But Jerusalem which is above is free, which it the mother of us all."’97Gal_4:26. The apostle is evidently contrasting the two dispensations. That of the law and the gospel. That of Moses and Christ. That of the ancient Zion and Jerusalem, with that spiritual New Testament … Continue reading “429. GAL 4:26. JERUSALEM A TYPE OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST”
426. HEB 4:14. THE HIGH-PRIEST A TYPE OF CHRIST
Heb_4:14. The High-Priest A Type Of Christ "A great High-priest."’97Heb_4:14. The high-priests under the law were persons of high official dignity, and whose duties were of the most solemn and important character. At the head of those engaged in the sacred services of the tabernacle, or temple, they were greatly venerated by the people, and … Continue reading “426. HEB 4:14. THE HIGH-PRIEST A TYPE OF CHRIST”
427. 1PE 2:9. THE PRIESTS TYPICAL OF BELIEVERS
1Pe_2:9. The Priests Typical Of Believers "A royal priesthood."’971Pe_2:9. The ancient priesthood passed away, when the Christian dispensation was established. Jesus is now the only priest, who has presented one great sacrifice for sin, and who "ever lives to make intercession for us." But in a spiritual sense, all believers are now priests, and as … Continue reading “427. 1PE 2:9. THE PRIESTS TYPICAL OF BELIEVERS”
424. HEB 9:4. CHRIST TYPIFIED BY THE ARK OF THE COVENANT
Heb_9:4. Christ Typified By The Ark Of The Covenant "The ark of the covenant."’97Heb_9:4. It is manifest that most of the furniture as well as the services of the tabernacle were of a typical character. Of these the ark of the covenant deserves to occupy a prominent place. We shall see in a variety of … Continue reading “424. HEB 9:4. CHRIST TYPIFIED BY THE ARK OF THE COVENANT”