Job 19:25-27 For I know that my redeemer lives, and that he shall stand at the latter day on the earth:… I. THE CHARACTER OF JOB'S REDEEMER. There is only one Redeemer of guilty men. 1. His person. A Divine Person, possessing the true and proper nature, titles, and perfections of the Godhead. Possessed of perfect humanity. In all things made like unto us, except being sinless. Thus He became the "kinsman" of every child of man. He was therefore both human and Divine. 2. His work. How did He redeem us? From natural depravity, by the purity of His nature. From the demands of the law, by His perfect obedience to all its commands. From the infliction of the curse, by His death upon the Cross. "Being made a curse for us." From the power of Satan and death, by His resurrection from the dead. He redeems from the power of sin, and into the image of God, by the influence of the Spirit which He sends down into the hearts of His people. He redeems into heaven by entering it for us with His precious blood, and by receiving the souls of His people to His right hand in glory. He will redeem by His almighty power, all the bodies of His saints, from corruption and the grave, at the last day. II. JOB'S PROFESSION OF HIM. "My Redeemer." 1. Appropriation. Angels, devils, and those in unbelief cannot say this. The humble, devout believer both realises it and says it. 2. Assurance. "I know." In religion there is consciousness and certainty. He is ours because we are sinners, and He was given to save sinners. He is ours because we believe in Him. We know because we love Him. 3. Confidence. In Christ's unchanging existence. He liveth now. Therefore His promises shall be fulfilled, His cause maintained, His Church glorified; and His saints shall live with Him forever and ever. Application — (1) This subject should be the support and joy of the Christian in temptations, afflictions, and death. (2) It will be the song of the redeemed forever. (3) Urge all to come and experience the saving power of this living Redeemer. (J. Burns, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:WEB: But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives. In the end, he will stand upon the earth. |
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