Galatians 2:20-21 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me… may be considered with respect to — I. Its OBJECT, the promises of the new covenant as — 1. Our justification. 2. Sanctification. 3. The supplies of the present life. 4. Everlasting blessedness. II. Its TRIALS, or the evils that seem to infringe the comfort of the promises. 1. Afflictions. 2. Temptations. III. Its EFFECTS, as — 1. Holy duties and exercises of grace. 2. The ordinances by which it is fed and increased, as the Word, prayer, and sacraments. 3. The duties of charity, of public and private relations, as honouring God, in our generation and callings. (T. Hamilton, A. M.) Parallel Verses KJV: I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. |
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