1 Corinthians 5:7-8 Purge out therefore the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, as you are unleavened… I. IT IS TO BE KEPT FOR THE GREAT AND GENERAL PURPOSE OF COMMEMORATING CHRIST'S LOVE. II. FOR THE MORE ESPECIAL PURPOSE OF HOLDING IN REMEMBRANCE HIS DEATH. III. FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING A PUBLIC PROFESSION OF OUR BELIEF IN CHRIST, AND OUR DEVOTION TO HIS SERVICE. When the Christian kneels at the table of the Redeemer, he virtually, in the view of God, of angels, and the Church, declares that he believes in the mysterious constitution of the Saviour's person, and that he confides on Him, and on Him only, for deliverance from hell and elevation to bliss. He attaches himself to the standard of the Leader of the Faithful; he engages to fight against the powers of darkness, and in the interest of heaven. (W. Craig.) Parallel Verses KJV: Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us: |
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