Galatians 3:15 Brothers, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man cancels, or adds thereto.… I. IT IS ALLOWABLE TO USE HUMAN ANALOGIES IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF DIVINE TRUTH — "after the manner of men." II. THE CONDITIONS OF COVENANT-MAKING IN HUMAN LIFE. 1. A covenant is an arrangement between two parties for mutual benefit, with an implied character of permanence. 2. The covenant stands in all the integrity of its provisions without either party having the power to annul it or add fresh clauses to it. III. WHAT IS TREE OF A HUMAN COVENANT IS ESSENTIALLY INVOLVED IN THE IDEA OF A DIVINE COVENANT. It is irreversible and irrevocable, since it is a covenant established by oath. IV. THE JUDAISTIC THEORY: the law as a supplement WOULD ENTIRELY ABROGATE THE COVENANT. (Professor Crosskerry.)The whole new covenant consists in these two words — Christ and faith — Christ bestowed on God's part; faith required on ours — Christ the matter; faith the consideration of the covenant. (Hammond.) Parallel Verses KJV: Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto. |
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