The Provision Made in the Gospel for the Progressive Advancement in Holiness
Psalm 92:12-15
The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.…


I. THE BLESSED SECURITY FURNISHED IN THE GOSPEL FOR OUR MAKING DAILY PROGRESS IN THE WAY OF HOLINESS, EVEN TO THE END OF LIFE. This security we may consider as resting on these two grounds.

1. God hath declared this to be His unchangeable purpose with regard to all His people.

2. He hath also revealed to us the means by which that purpose is to be carried into effect, and which we see to be admirably adapted for answering the purpose for which they were intended.

(1)  The mediation of Christ.

(2)  The dispensation of the Spirit.

II. HOW WE SHOULD AVAIL OURSELVES OF THIS AMPLE PROVISION MADE IN THE GOSPEL FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF OUR FAITH, AND FOR OUR MAKING DAILY PROGRESS IN THE WAY OF LIFE.

1. Let us often fix our thoughts on that abundant provision, believing the declarations of God's Word, and that they shall be fulfilled in the experience of all who receive them in faith, and act upon that faith.

2. Let us attend regularly and conscientiously upon the means of grace which are intended for promoting our spiritual improvement.

3. Let us set ourselves without delay to engage entirely in the duties of the Christian life, and to do so heartily, as to the Lord, and to do so in the exercise of faith, believing that in the inexhaustible fulness of Christ there is enough and to spare for all — grace suited to our state and circumstances, whatever they may be.

(J. Muirhead, D.D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.

WEB: The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree. He will grow like a cedar in Lebanon.




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