Luke 24:36-49 And as they thus spoke, Jesus himself stood in the middle of them, and said to them, Peace be to you.… etc.: — I. THE EXPEDIENCY OF CHRIST'S SUFFERING AND RESURRECTION. 1. That prophecy might be fulfilled (Zechariah 13:1). 2. That justice might be satisfied, and peace made (Romans 3:25, 26). 3. To convince and confound His adversaries. 4. To confirm the faith of His disciples. 5. To conquer sin, death, and grave. 6. That He might be the firstfruits. 7. That after abasement He might be exalted. II. THE BLESSED EFFECTS RESULTING. "That repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem." 1. The nature and necessity of repentance (Acts 5:31). 2. Full and free remission (Acts 13:39). 3. "In His name," or by His authority (Mark 16:15, 16). 4. Beginning at Jerusalem in the first place (Luke 1:72). 5. And carrying it to all nations. III. THE IMPROVEMENT. 1. The grace of Christ always prevents us (Luke 19:10). 2. Repentance and remission of sins are the fruits of Christ's death and resurrection (Romans 8:33, 34). 3. Remission of sins also accompanied with the saving knowledge of salvation. 4. The gospel commission is without exception of nations, as God's people are in all nations. 5. Salvation is alone in the name of Christ. (T. B. Baker.) Parallel Verses KJV: And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.WEB: As they said these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, "Peace be to you." |
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