Homiletic Review 1 Samuel 17:45 Then said David to the Philistine, You come to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield… I. THE VICTORY OF THE CHURCH IS MADE CERTAIN: 1. By the promises of God. 2. By the necessary triumph of righteousness over unrighteousness, of truth over error, of love over hate. 3. The glory of God and the establishment of universal and eternal harmony in all the domains of His moral government require it. II. THE SOURCE OF THE VICTORY IS NOT HUMAN, BUT DIVINE. A Divine Leader, Christ, to whom all newer in heaven and earth is given. The weapons He employs are spiritual. III. THE SPOILS OF THE VICTORY OURS. (Homiletic Review.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied. |
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