Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Here are the grounds and reasons for Christian unity. I. THE GREAT END OF THE GOSPEL IS NOT ONLY TO SAVE, BUT TO MAKE ONE. One great fruit of sin is separation; the great object of the gospel is to bring about unity. Sin is extinguished by the cross; and Christ, the binding element, fills up the chasm between offended God and offending man — of twain making one new man, and so making peace. II. OUR RELATIONSHIP TO EACH OTHER. All are sheep of the same fold. III. CHRIST'S OWN COMMAND. "Love one another." "That they all may be one." IV. THE SAFETY OF THE WHOLE BODY DEMANDS IT. To be insuperable, Christians must be inseparable. The strength of the Christian Church, like that of Napoleon's army, lies in consolidation, presenting a united front. V. NECESSARY FOR THE EXTENSION OF CHRIST'S KINGDOM. (J. Cumming, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. |
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