Galatians 4:26 But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all. The Church in the creed has three properties: holy; catholic; knit in a communion. The word "above" intimateth that she is holy; "mother," that she is knit in a communion; "of all," that she is catholic. I. JERUSALEM A TYPE OF THE CHURCH. 1. In election (Psalm 132:13; cf. 1 Peter 2:9). 2. In collection (Isaiah 5:2; cf. Ephesians 4:3). 3. In nobility (Psalm 122:5; cf. Revelation 3:7). II. THIS NEW JERUSALEM IS HEAVENLY. 1. In respect of her birth and heavenly beginning (James 1:18). 2. In respect of growth and continuance (Philippians 3:20). 3. In respect of the end (John 17:24). (T. Adams.) Parallel Verses KJV: But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.WEB: But the Jerusalem that is above is free, which is the mother of us all. |
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