Galatians 3:14 That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ… I. THAT THE BLESSING OF ABRAHAM MIGHT COME UPON THE GENTILES. 1. Whence comes this blessing? From the cursed death of Christ. 2. Where is it to be found? In Christ Jesus, who is (1) the storehouse of God's blessing; (2) the dispenser thereof to all nations. II. THAT WE MIGHT RECEIVE THE PROMISE OF THE SPIRIT THROUGH FAITH. 1. What is meant by the promise? (see Isaiah 44:3; Joel 2:28). 2. For what end do we receive the Spirit? (1) For illumination (1 John 2:27; 1 Corinthians 2:13). (2) Regeneration, whereby the image of God is restored to us (John 3:5). (3) For the government of our counsels, will, affections, actions (Isaiah 11:1; Romans 8:14). (4) For union with Christ (1 Corinthians 6:17). (5) For consolation (Romans 8:16). (6) For the confirmation of our faith in every good duty (2 Corinthians 1:22). (W. Perkins). Parallel Verses KJV: That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. |
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