Revelation 3:19-22 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.… — I. IN REFERENCE TO THE SINNER, WHAT IS THE OBJECT OF DIVINE CHASTISEMENT? The merciful design is the conviction and conversion of the sinner, his restoration to the image of God. And what are the means employed by the Holy Spirit for this end? Sickness, poverty, bereavements, the ministry of the Word, the faithful admonition of a loving friend, or even a tract offered by the wayside. II. IN REGARD TO THE LORD'S OWN PEOPLE, WHAT IS HIS DESIGN IN AFFLICTING THEM? 1. To prevent sin in them, He sees the beginning of mischief in the heart, and He nips the sin in the bud. 2. To wean them from this present world. 3. To lead them nearer to Himself. III. THE ATTITUDE OF THE SAVIOUR TOWARDS SINNERS. (H. E. Windle, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.WEB: As many as I love, I reprove and chasten. Be zealous therefore, and repent. |
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