The Heavenly Origin and Nature of the Church
Galatians 4:26
But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.


The Church is said to be above —

I. In respect of her BEGINNING, which is from the grace of God.

II. Because she DWELLS by faith in heaven with Christ. Wherefore we are admonished —

1. To live in this world as pilgrims and strangers (1 Peter 2:21).

2. To carry ourselves as burgesses of heaven (Philippians 3:20).

(1)  By seeking heavenly things;

(2)  by leading a heavenly life.

(W. Perkins.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.

WEB: But the Jerusalem that is above is free, which is the mother of us all.




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