Homilist Hebrews 10:38 Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. I. THE CHARACTER MENTIONED. "The just." 1. As found in Christ. 2. As conformed to Christ. 3. As practically just. Their faith produces good works; they are honest, upright, abhor evil, and cleave to that which is good. II. THE FACT AFFIRMED. "Shall live by faith." 1. Because by faith they are united to Christ, and derive from Him all needful influence. 2. Because faith anticipates the glories of heaven, preparatory to which the Christian contest is carried on. 3. Because faith overcomes temptation. III. THE RESULT PRODUCED. 1. They live by faith in the darkest seasons. 2. They live a holy and pleasant life, because faith brings into exercise all other Christian graces. 3. By faith they live in constant expectation of heaven. (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.WEB: But the righteous will live by faith. If he shrinks back, my soul has no pleasure in him." |
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