John 14:1-4 Let not your heart be troubled: you believe in God, believe also in me.… I. WE HAVE NO RIGHT TO HEAVEN BY NATURE (Ephesians 2:3). II. NEITHER CAN WE HAVE RIGHT BUT BY CHRIST (Acts 4:12). III. THIS TITLE CHRIST PURCHASED FOR US BY HIS DEATH (Matthew 20:28; Ruth 3:9, 12; Ruth 4:1). IV. Having purchased it, HE GOES TO TAKE POSSESSION OF IT AND HAVE IT SURRENDERED TO HIM FOR OUR USE. (Hebrews 6:20). V. Having taken possession of it in our names, HE PREPARES IT. 1. By getting us actually admitted or entitled to it; pleading (1 John 2:1) — (1) That our sins are pardoned (Isaiah 53:5, 6). (2) Our persons justified (2 Corinthians 5:21). (3) Our lusts subdued (Romans 6:14). 2. By preparing us for it, by — (1) Enlightening our minds (John 3:8). (2) Rectifying our wills. 3. Regulating our affections. (Bp. Beveridge.) Parallel Verses KJV: Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.WEB: "Don't let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me. |
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