Gal 5:22-23: The Fruit of the Spirit The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.'97Gal_5:22-23. This text needs no introduction. But by way of exposition we may divide it into three parts, and consider (1) the Nature of the Fruit of which … Continue reading “451. GAL 5:22-23: THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT”
450. GAL 5:6: TRUE RELIGION
Gal 5:6: True Religion For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision; but faith working through love.'97Gal_5:6. It is remarkable to notice how large a space in the history of mankind is occupied by controversies about religion; they have existed at almost all times, and in almost all countries; and sometimes, as, for … Continue reading “450. GAL 5:6: TRUE RELIGION”
449. GAL 4:4-5: THE MISSION OF THE SON
Gal 4:4-5: The Mission of the Son When the fulness of the time came, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, that he might redeem them which were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.'97Gal_4:4-5. 1. It is not wonderful that God should love us … Continue reading “449. GAL 4:4-5: THE MISSION OF THE SON”
448. GAL 2:20: THE SPIRITUAL LIFE
Gal 2:20: The Spiritual Life I have been crucified with Christ; yet I live; and yet no longer I, but Christ liveth in me: and that life which I now live in the flesh I live in faith, the faith which is in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for … Continue reading “448. GAL 2:20: THE SPIRITUAL LIFE”
447. GAL 1:15-16: THE INNER REVELATION
Gal 1:15-16: The Inner Revelation It was the good pleasure of God, who separated me, even from my mother's womb, and called me through his grace, to reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the Gentiles.'97Gal_1:15-16. It would not be easy to overestimate the service which has been rendered to the … Continue reading “447. GAL 1:15-16: THE INNER REVELATION”
446. GALATIANS
Autor: JAMES HASTINGS
445. 2 COR 13:14: THE APOSTOLIC BENEDICTION
2 Cor 13:14: The Apostolic Benediction The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all.'972Co_13:14. 1. Such is the blessing with which the Apostle concludes his Second Epistle to the Church at Corinth. It is the longest and fullest of all … Continue reading “445. 2 COR 13:14: THE APOSTOLIC BENEDICTION”
444. 2 COR 12:9: POWER IN WEAKNESS
2 Cor 12:9: Power in Weakness And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee; for my power (A.V. strength) is made perfect in weakness.'972Co_12:9. 1. St. Paul has just told the Corinthians of favours strange, rare, wonderful, which had been granted him, of '93a man in Christ,'94 by all acknowledged to … Continue reading “444. 2 COR 12:9: POWER IN WEAKNESS”
443. 2 COR 10:5: THE CAPTIVITY OF THOUGHT
2 Cor 10:5: The Captivity of Thought Bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.'972Co_10:5. These words form part of a highly-figurative description of the Apostle's employment as a minister of Christ. He compares himself to a warrior attacking some strongly fortified place, overcoming all opposition, making captives of all who were in … Continue reading “443. 2 COR 10:5: THE CAPTIVITY OF THOUGHT”
442. 2 COR 8:9: THE LIBERALITY OF CHRIST
2 Cor 8:9: The Liberality of Christ For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might become rich.'972Co_8:9. St. Paul is exhorting the Corinthians to contribute to the relief of the poor Christians at Jerusalem. First, … Continue reading “442. 2 COR 8:9: THE LIBERALITY OF CHRIST”