Galatians 4:15 Where is then the blessedness you spoke of? for I bear you record, that, if it had been possible… 1. Nothing is easier than to show that blessedness is the privilege of every Christian. 2. But where is it in many an average Christian life? 3. If it be amissing, something must be wrong. 4. Its sole source is God, but it is dispensed at sundry places and by sundry channels. I. THE CROSS OF CHRIST. By this (1) a curse is removed; (2) a blessing conferred. II. THE THRONE OF GRACE. 1. A reconciled God 2. A sympathetic High Priest. III. THE WELLS OF SALVATION. 1. The Bible. 2. The Lord's Supper. IV. THE WAYS OF CHRISTIAN GOOD-DOING (Acts 20:35). V. MOUNT PISGAH, with its views of the promised land. When all is gloomy elsewhere, all is bright there (John 14:1-3; Romans 8:18-21; Hebrews 12:22-24; Revelation 22:1-5). In conclusion, where is this blessedness? 1. How strange not to have it! 2. Stranger still to have had it and lost it. (Norman Macleod, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Where is then the blessedness ye spake of? for I bear you record, that, if it had been possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me. |
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