Essex Congregational Remembrancer Romans 16:6-7 Greet Mary, who bestowed much labor on us.… I. THEIR RELATION TO CHRIST. This includes three things. 1. An impressive knowledge and belief of His character and work. 2. An interest in the blessings possessed by Christ. 3. A likeness to Christ. II. A DISTINGUISHING CIRCUMSTANCE OF THEIR SUBJECTION TO CHRIST. Paul's friends were Christians before himself. Note the importance of an early relation to Christ. 1. How many evils are avoided. (1) An awfully deluded mind. (2) Inveterate habits in sin. (3) Much of poignant regret. (4) The awful danger of being taken away in a state of enmity against God. 2. How many positive advantages are gained. (1) The pleasures of religion are enjoyed through life. (2) There is the present satisfaction of being under the promised care and blessing of the Divine Redeemer. (3) There is the elevating hope that death will be gain. (Essex Congregational Remembrancer.) Parallel Verses KJV: Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us. |
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