Galatians 1:15-16 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace,… I. Its PERSONAL HISTORY. 1. The inner revelation of Christ to the soul, which is something more than His revelation to (1) the senses, (2) the understanding, (3) the conscience. 2. The inner revelation of Christ to the soul through God. (1) By predetermination. (2) By sovereignty. II. Its PUBLIC PURPOSE. 1. Not his own good. 2. But to preach. (1) Paul felt the duty of preaching to be paramount. (2) He employed the best means for its effective discharge. (D. Thomas.) 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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