Luke 18:9-14 And he spoke this parable to certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:… I. HOW DO WE BECOME JUST WITH GOD? 1. Not by works in themselves, but by the disposition of the mind. 2. Not only by a moral disposition, but by a pious disposition. 3. Not only by a pious disposition in general, but by a believing disposition in the merits of Christ. Justification is God's gift, apart from any desert on our part. II. WHAT RICH BLESSING IS INCLUDED IN OUR JUSTIFICATION? 1. Forgiveness of sin. 2. An incentive and power to a new life in repentance and satisfaction. 3. Always free access now to God, and new assurances of favour and a sure hope of eternal life. (Heintzeler.) Parallel Verses KJV: And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: |
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