Matthew 18:23-35 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened to a certain king, which would take account of his servants.… God is our great creditor on account — I. OF ORIGINAL SIN (Ephesians 2:3). II. Of ACTUAL sin (Isaiah 59:2). III. Of OBEDIENCE by natural and Divine law (Romans 2:14, 15). 1. Natural. God is our creator (Acts 17:28). Jesus Christ is our Redeemer. 2. Divine. He is our King (Romans 13:1). We are His spiritual subjects and followers. IV. OF GRATITUDE FOR ALL BLESSINGS. Temporal and spiritual (1 Corinthians 12:6-11). V. OF EARNEST LOVE FOR ANY GOOD WHICH WE MAY HAVE DONE. To Him be all the praise and honour (Psalm 115:1). (From the Latin.) Parallel Verses KJV: Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants. |
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