Luke 24:36-49 And as they thus spoke, Jesus himself stood in the middle of them, and said to them, Peace be to you.… I. THAT THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER MIGHT BE FULFILLED. II. THAT THE TRUTH OF CHRISTIANITY MIGHT BE CONFIRMED. III. THAT THE FULNESS OF CHRIST'S MERCY MIGHT BE PROCLAIMED. IV. THAT THE EFFICACY OF HIS GRACE MIGHT BE MANIFESTED. In conclusion, we learn from the subject — 1. That it is the duty of professing Christians to manifest the spirit of Christ. If Christ is dwelling in you, you cannot but manifest His spirit, for His life is your life. 2. We learn from this subject, that it is our duty to spread the gospel of Christ. 3. From this Subject we learn how sincere and earnest is God's desire for the salvation of sinners — "He is not willing that any should perish." (J. Dobie, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.WEB: As they said these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, "Peace be to you." |
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