1 Corinthians 12:2 You know that you were Gentiles, carried away to these dumb idols, even as you were led. Observe — I. THE CONDITION OF THE HEATHEN. 1. Worshippers of dumb idols. 2. Carried away by their lusts. 3. Led by the devil and his agents. II. THIS CONDITION WAS YOURS. 1. Literally in past times. 2. Spiritually in your own former experience. III. THE CHANGE IN YOU HAS BEEN EFFECTED BY GOD'S GRACE. 1. Through the gospel. 2. By the agency of others. 3. Hence your obligation to send it to the world. Parallel Verses KJV: Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led. |
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