1 Corinthians 1:9 God is faithful, by whom you were called to the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Let us consider his fellowship or partnership with Christ in the following aspects: — I. PARTNERSHIP WITH HIM IN WHAT HE WAS. He was crucified, He died, was buried, rose again. In all these we have part. II. PARTNERSHIP WITH HIM IN WHAT HE IS. He has not only risen, but He has ascended. We share His present dignity; for we are said to be seated with Him in heavenly places, and are treated by God as such. We share His offices; we are prophets, priests, and kings; heirs of God and joint-heirs of Christ Jesus. III. PARTNERSHIP WITH HIM IN WHAT HE SHALL BE. Much of His glory is yet in reserve; for now we see not yet all things put under Him. (H. Bonar, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. |
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