2 Timothy 1:14 That good thing which was committed to you keep by the Holy Ghost which dwells in us. I. THE AUTHOR OF LIFE. 1. Before Be dwells in us He quickens us (Ephesians 2:1; John 3:5, 6; John 6:63). 2. Believers are temples of the Holy Ghost (1 Corinthians 3:16; 1 Corinthians 6:19; 2 Corinthians 6:16). 3. True of all believers (Romans 8:9). 4. Christ's promise respecting it (John 14:16, 17). II. THE SOURCE OF UNITY. 1. His indwelling makes that unity a fact (Ephesians 4:4; 1 Corinthians 6:17; 1 Corinthians 12:13-20). 2. That fact to be recognised and cherished (Ephesians 4:3). 3. One building inhabited by one Spirit (Ephesians 2:22.) III. THE PLEDGE OF GLORY. 1. The salvation bestowed and the salvation yet to be revealed. Grace and glory (2 Timothy 1:9; 1 Peter 1:5; Psalm 84:2). 2. The indwelling Spirit the earnest of our inheritance (2 Corinthians 1:22; 2 Corinthians 5:5; Ephesians 1:14). 3. Recognise His presence. 4. Honour and obey Him (Ephesians 4:30). (E. H. Hopkins.) Parallel Verses KJV: That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.WEB: That good thing which was committed to you, guard through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us. |
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