Romans 5:10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled… I. THE LIFE OF CHRIST. 1. Its present sphere — (1) In the glory which He had with the Father before the world was. (2) At the Father's right hand of power. 2. Its present occupation. (1) He ever liveth to make intercession. (2) All power in heaven and earth which has been given Him He employs. (a) To serve His friends. (b) To extend His dominion. II. HOW WE ARE SAVED BY THIS LIFE. He — 1. Perpetuates the justification, and liberty of access to God, procured by Him for us, when we first believed on Him. 2. Frustrates the attempts of our adversaries to injure us. 3. Replenishes us with grace for the furtherance of our sanctification in the use of the appointed means. 4. Revives us with Divine support and consolation in seasons of extremity. (J. Leifchild, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. |
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