John 1:16 And of his fullness have all we received, and grace for grace. We have received grace in abundance from Christ, but whatever grace there is in Him there is somewhat in the saints answerable thereunto, as the impression answers to the stamp. 1. Take grace as the favour of God: Both Christ and believers are God's beloved (Matthew 3:17; 2 Samuel 12:25). 2. For privilege: Both are called Sons of God (Hebrews 12:6); Heirs (Hebrews 1:2; Romans 8:17); Elect and precious (1 Peter 2:6; 1 Peter 1:2); Light (John 8:12; Ephesians 5:8). 3. For assistance (Psalm 22:1 Corinthians 12:9). 4. For sanctification (John 17:19). The reason of this — I. THE UNION BETWEEN CHRIST AND HIS PEOPLE (Job 14:20). II. THE RELATIONSHIP OF CHRIST AS THE SECOND ADAM A COMMON PERSON BETWEEN GOD AND US (Romans 5:15; John 5:26). III. THE LOVE BETWEEN CHRIST AND THE CHRISTIAN. Love loves to make a thing loved like itself. IV. THE SAME SPIRIT IS IN A CHRISTIAN THAT IS IN CHRIST (chap. John 15:26). (W. Bridge, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. |
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