Galatians 1:15-16 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace,… 1. It adorns the gospel (Titus 2:10). 2. It evidences grace (2 Corinthians 5:17). 3. It rejoices the hearts of the ministers and people of God (3 John 1:2; 2 Thessalonians 1:19, 20). 4. It silences gainsayers (2 Peter 1:11, 12). 5. It encourages the saints, while it reproves the lukewarm (Matthew 5:16). 6. It affords peace to the subjects of it (Psalm 25:12, 13; Acts 24:16). 7. It powerfully recommends religion, as that which is both delightful and practicable (Colossians 1:10). 8. It is the forerunner and evidence of eternal glory (Romans 6:22; Revelation 22:14). (C. Buck.)Actual obedience is the practice and exercise of the several graces and duties of Christianity. (C. Buck.)Obedience is the performance of the commands of a superior. (C. Buck.) Parallel Verses KJV: But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace, |
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