Acts 19:15 And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you? I. CHRIST'S CHARACTER IS STUDIED BY EVIL SPIRITS. "Jesus I know." 1. Their attention would be excited by the prophecies respecting an illustrious One destined to put their forces to the rout. 2. They soon identified Christ as the predicted conqueror. 3. They knew Him by the reverses they suffered through His passion. II. VIRTUE IS RESPECTABLE AND VICE DESPICABLE, EVEN IN HELL. "Jesus I know," etc. III. ARTIFICE CANNOT CHARM THE DEVIL OUT OF HUMANITY. 1. Satanic power yields only to Omnipotence. 2. Satan scorns exorcists, of whatever arts. IV. GOD EMPLOYS DEVILS TO HUMBLE THE ARROGANCE OF WICKEDNESS. (J. A. Macdonald.) Parallel Verses KJV: And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?WEB: The evil spirit answered, "Jesus I know, and Paul I know, but who are you?" |
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