1 Peter 5:12 By Silvanus, a faithful brother to you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting… I. THE ECONOMY OF THE GOSPEL IS, THROUGHOUT ITS CONSTITUTION AND INFLUENCE, A GRAND DISPLAY OF DIVINE GRACE. 1. We must first direct you to the announcements of the gospel as to the methods by which blessings are meritoriously secured. 2. We have also to direct you to the announcements of the gospel as to the influence by which blessings are actually imparted. 3. We are also to notice the announcements of the gospel as to the nature of the blessings themselves which are enjoyed. 4. We must also notice the announcements of the gospel as to the extent to which these blessings are to be diffused. II. THE ECONOMY OF THE GOSPEL, AS A GRAND DISPLAY OF DIVINE GRACE, IMPRESSES IMPORTANT DEMANDS UPON ALL TO WHOM IT IS PROCLAIMED. 1. The gospel, as "the true grace of God," should be cordially believed. 2. The gospel, as "the true grace of God," must be steadfastly adhered to. 3. The gospel, as "the true grace of God," must be zealously diffused. (James Parsons.) Parallel Verses KJV: By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand. |
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