Homilist Hebrews 2:5 For to the angels has he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak. I. IF CHRIST IS THE SOVEREIGN OF THE FUTURE, WE SHOULD HOLD STRONG FAITH IN THE UNIVERSAL TRIUMPHS OF HIS SYSTEM. 1. He has plentitude of power for the accomplishment of His promises. 2. Plenty of time. II. IF CHRIST IS THE SOVEREIGN OF THE FUTURE, WE MAY INFER THAT OUR FUTURE WELL-BEING IS EVER DEPENDENT UPON PRESENT WELL-DOING. Otherwise — 1. The good would have no guarantee that present obedience would ensure future well-being. 2. And the evil might hope for approval hereafter. III. IF CHRIST IS THE SOVEREIGN OF THE FUTURE, HIS LOYAL SUBJECTS SHOULD BE RECONCILED TO THE EVENTS OF THE PRESENT, AND CALMLY AWAIT THOSE OF THE FUTURE. IV. IF CHRIST IS THE SOVEREIGN OF THE FUTURE, THE OBVIOUS INTEREST OF EVERY HUMAN BEING, IS TO CULTIVATE HIS FRIENDSHIP NOW. 1. Because, without this friendship, His control will run contrary to all the feelings, aspirations, and purposes of the soul. 2. Because. without this friendship, His control in the future will be exercised with positive reference to punishment. (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak.WEB: For he didn't subject the world to come, of which we speak, to angels. |
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