John 1:17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. I. GRACE. 1. The Divine message. 2. The heavenly gift. 3. The supernatural help. II. TRUTH. This grace, embodied in the life, working outwards from the heart — III. CAME BY JESUS CHRIST. 1. They could come by no other. 2. From Him they were inseparable. The twofold nature of the Divine Man. IV. FOR WHOM. Not like the law for a people, but for the world (Matthew 11:28; John 3:16; 1 Timothy 2:4; Titus 2:11). (W. L.) Parallel Verses KJV: For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.WEB: For the law was given through Moses. Grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ. |
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