John 1:3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. I. ASSOCIATES HIS NAME WITH ALL EXISTENCE, PAST AND PRESENT. 1. It furnishes the key to the dark problems of nature and providence. 2. It gives to science and Christianity a common foundation. (1) Science reveals the eternal power and Godhead of the Word. (2) Christianity the means of mercy to fallen man through the Word. (3) Each a compartment of one great fabric reared to the glory of God. Science the outer court: admire and adore. Christianity the holy place: kneel, pray, praise (Hebrews 4:16). II. AFFORDS TO FAITH THE GREATEST ASSURANCE AND ENCOURAGEMENT. "His every word of grace is strong," etc. III. INSPIRES THE HUMBLEST WITH CONFIDENCE. Christ cares for the humblest of His creatures (Psalm 104:27; Matthew 7:11). IV. IRRADIATES THE FUTURE WITH A GLORIOUS HOPE (Revelation 21:1, 5). (Van Doren.) Parallel Verses KJV: All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.WEB: All things were made through him. Without him was not anything made that has been made. |
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