Colossians 3:11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all… I. FOR THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF THE CHURCH. He is the Lord our Righteousness. "He hath made Him to be sin for us," etc. II. IN A SINNER'S ACCEPTANCE BEFORE GOD. "No man cometh to the Father but by Me." III. FOR THE SANCTIFICATION OF BELIEVERS. "Made unto us... sanctification." IV. FOR THE ASSISTANCE OF A SAINT'S WEAKNESS. "Present help in time of trouble." "My graze is sufficient for thee." V. FOR THE TRANQUILITY OF THE CHRISTIAN'S SOUL. "We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." "The peace of God which passeth all understanding," etc. VI. IN THE GRACIOUS REWARDS OFFERED TO HIS DISCIPLES. "Father, I will that... they be with Me." Inferences: 1. How great the difference between Christ as our portion, and all those sources of comfort which earth can afford. The one is "the fountain of living waters," the other "broken cisterns." All are yours if ye are Christ's. 2. The believer should glory in none but Him. 3. How deplorable the condition of those who have no interest in Him. 4. Let us make Him all in all to ourselves. (1) In our understandings; (2) affections; (3) ability; (4) every aim and action. (R. P. Buddicomb, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all. |
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