2 Corinthians 5:14 For the love of Christ constrains us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: I. TO SAY SOMETHING ABOUT THE DYING LOVE OF CHRIST. Here I mean to consider the love of Christ in the four following forms. 1. Pure benevolence. 2. Strong affection. 3. Unsolicited mercy. 4. Marvellous liberality. II. SOME OF THE DUTIES WHICH THIS DYING LOVE EXCITES TO PERFORM. 1. To receive Christ's ordinances. 2. To obey Christ's commands. 3. To submit to Christ's cross. 4. To promote His interest. III. ILLUSTRATE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE DYING LOVE OF CHRIST CONSTRAINETH US. 1. That the dying love of Christ applied and believed, powerfully impresses the human heart. 2. The dying love of Christ singularly guards against practical errors. 3. The dying love of Jesus constraineth us, as it constantly urgeth to holiness. 4. The dying love of Jesus speedily carrieth us on to perfection. Here I mean to convey three distinct ideas, all implied in the word constraineth. (1) The love of Christ moves forward our whole person. (2) The love of Jesus bears us up under our burdens. (3) The love of Christ constraineth us to make swift progress towards perfect holiness. Let us believe the love of God towards us. (E. Brown.) Parallel Verses KJV: For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: |
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