Acts 11:23 Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all… I. ITS SOURCE. 1. God is the God of all grace (1 Peter 5:10). 2. God is the giver of (Psalm 84:11). 3. God's throne is the throne of (Hebrews 4:16). 4. The Holy Ghost is the Spirit of (Zechariah 12:10; Hebrews 10:29). 5. Christ was full of (John 1:14). 6. Came by Christ (John 1:17; Romans 5:15). 7. Given by Christ (1 Corinthians 1:4). II. HOW DESCRIBED. 1. As great (Acts 4:33). 2. Abundant (Romans 5:20, 21). 3. Rich (Ephesians 1:7; Ephesians 2:7). 4. Exceeding (2 Corinthians 9:14). 5. Manifold (1 Peter 4:10). 6. All-sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:9). 7. True (1 Peter 5:12). 8. Glorious (Ephesians 1:6, 9). III. ITS NECESSITY. 1. Necessary to God's service (Hebrews 12:28). 2. Necessary that Jesus may be glorified in the saints (2 Thessalonians 1:11, 12). 3. Necessary to prevent pride (Romans 4:4, 5; Romans 11:6; Galatians 5:6; Ephesians if. 7-9). 4. Saints are what they are by (1 Corinthians 15:10; 2 Corinthians 1:12). IV. ITS RECIPIENTS. Saints — 1. Are heirs of (1 Peter 3:7). 2. Receive from Christ (John 1:16). 3. Abound in gifts of (Acts 4:33; 2 Corinthians 8:1; 2 Corinthians 9:8, 14). 4. Should be established in (Hebrews 13:9). 5. Should be strong in (2 Timothy 2:1). 6. Should grow in (2 Peter 3:18). 7. Should speak with (Ephesians 4:29; Colossians 4:6). (S. S. Times.) Parallel Verses KJV: Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord. |
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