Job 19:25-27 For I know that my redeemer lives, and that he shall stand at the latter day on the earth:… I. THE SUBJECTION OF THE BODY TO THE DOMINION OF DEATH. Man is composed of body and soul. Die we must. II. THE SUBJECTION OF DEATH TO THE DOMINION OF CHRIST. Jesus came to destroy death; He will come to complete His work. The resurrection of the dead will be universal. III. THE CHARACTER IN WHICH CHRIST WILL ASSERT HIS DOMINION. Redeemer. 1. There was infinite love in the price of redemption. 2. There is omnipotent power in the application of this work. 3. There will be immutable fidelity in the completion of this work. What a source of consolation in all the changes, troubles, and bereavements of the world. IV. THE FINAL TRIUMPH OF CHRIST OVER DEATH WILL CONSTITUTE THE FINAL HAPPINESS OF ALL THE REDEEMED. The text admits of two senses. 1. I shall see God my Redeemer in this my body. 2. I shall see God in my flesh, i.e. in that flesh which He assumed to become my Redeemer. (Edward Parsons.) Parallel Verses KJV: For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:WEB: But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives. In the end, he will stand upon the earth. |
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