Galatians 1:15-16 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace,… In a village church in one of the Tyrolese valleys, we saw upon the pulpit an outstretched arm, carved in wood, the hand of which held forth a cross. We noted the emblem as full of instruction as to what all true ministry should be, and must be — a holding forth of the cross of Christ to the multitude as the only trust of sinners. Jesus Christ must be set forth evidently crucified among them. Lord, make this the aim and habit of all our ministers. (C. H. Spurgeon.)I have had to interline your sermon all through and through with the name of Christ, was the criticism which an aged parishioner once passed upon the discourse of a young pastor. Said the lamented M'Cheyne, "Some speculate on doctrines about the gospel, rather than preach the gospel itself." "I see a man cannot be a faithful minister, until he preaches Christ for Christ's sake." (Christian Treasury.) Parallel Verses KJV: But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace, |
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