Homilist Hebrews 2:16 For truly he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. I. THERE ARE STRONG REASONS WHICH BLIGHT NAVE LED US TO SUPPOSE THAT GOD WOULD HAVE GIVEN THE PREFERENCE TO FALLEN ANGELS. 1. The superiority of angelic natures. 2. The probability of their greater misery. 3. Their greater competency of appreciating the redemptive act. II. ALTHOUGH THERE RIGHT APPEAR STRONG REASONS FOR THE CHOICE OF FALLEN ANGELS, WE CAN DISCOVER MOST SATISFACTORY REASONS FOR THE ELECTION OF FALLEN MEN. 1. The election of men in preference to fallen angels furnishes a more striking manifestation of Divine justice. 2. A more striking manifestation of Divine independence. 3. A more striking manifestation of Divine condescension.Lessons: 1. How cautious should we be in pronouncing judgment upon the conduct of God. 2. How devoutly earnest should man's acceptance of this redemption be. 3. How zealously should those who have become participaters of this redemption seek to extend it to others. (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.WEB: For most certainly, he doesn't give help to angels, but he gives help to the seed of Abraham. |
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