Hebrews 1:4-14 Being made so much better than the angels, as he has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.… Though the possession of this inheritance be to come, while the heirs thereof here live, yet is it sure and certain. What title so sure among men as an inheritance? Much more sure is this inheritance of salvation than any earthly inheritance can be. For — 1. It is prepared for us from the foundation of the world (Matthew 25:34). 2. It is purchased by the greatest price that can be, the precious blood of the Son of God (Ephesians 1:14; 1 Peter 1:19). 3. It is ratified by the greatest assurance that can be, the death of Him that gives it (Hebrews 9:14). 4. It is sealed up unto us by that Holy Spirit of promise, which is the earnest of our inheritance (Ephesians 1:13, 14). 5. God's promise is engaged for it, therefore they who possess it arc said to inherit the promises (Hebrews 6:12). 6. The faith of believers addeth another seal thereto (John 3:83). 7. It is reserved in heaven for us (1 Peter 1:4). In heaven "neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, nor thieves do break through nor steal" (Matthew 6:20). (W. Gouge.) Parallel Verses KJV: Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. |
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