Jude 1:20 But you, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, I. CHRISTIAN EDIFICATION. "But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith." 1. A sure foundation. The gospel which they had received from faithful witnesses contains the fundamental truths for soul building. 2. A wise diligence. To build up a Christian character is man's noblest ideal. II. SPIRITUAL AID. "Praying in the Holy Spirit." 1. The Spirit reveals our wants. 2. The Spirit inspires us with faith. 3. The Spirit blends the labour and the blessing. The building is advanced by the twofold energy of God and man. 4. The Spirit also will bring in the final issue. (T. Davies, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,WEB: But you, beloved, keep building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit. |
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