Vol 02 - Jottings From Bible Margins
Jottings From Bible Margins
Condition-little children.
Command-abide in Him.
Cause-when He shall appear.
Consequence-We may have confidence.
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Ten things made plain, or evidenced in the 1st Epistle of John.
Greek (ek touto) same in each case. In this (2:3) we do know that we know Him. In this (2:5) know we that we are in Him. In this (3:16) perceive we the love. In this (3:19) we know that we are of the truth. In this (3:24) we know that He abideth in us. In this (4:2) know ye the Spirit of God. In this (4:9) was manifested the love of God. In this (4:10) is love, not that we loved God. In this (4:13) know we that we abide in Him and He in us. In this (4:17) is love with us made perfect.
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1 Peter on " Well-doing."
2:14.-The praise of them that do well.
2:15.-That with well-doing ye may put to silence, &e.
2:20.--If when ye do well and suffer for it, &c.
3:6.-As long as ye do well.
3:17.--Better that ye suffer for well-doing.
4:19.-The keeping of their souls in well-doing as unto a faithful Creator.
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Things that cause indignation or much displeasure. (same Greek word.) 1. To the disciples:-That the ointment is poured upon the Lord. (Mat 26:8; Mark 14:4.) 2. To the ruler of the synagogue:-That Jesus healed on the Sabbath. (Luk 13:14.)
3. To the ten disciples:-That James and John should ask for the highest -the nearest-place in the glory. (Mat 20:24; Mark 10:41.) 4. To the chief priests and scribes:-That the children should shout the praises of the King. (Mat 21:15.) 5. To Jesus:-That His disciples should rebuke those who brought the children to Him. (Mark 10:14.)
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Manifold (or divers) temptations (1Pe 1:6 and Jas 1:2) are met by manifold (or divers) grace of God. (1Pe 4:10.) S. S. B.
Doing God’s will (Heb 10:7) by Christ.
Doing God’s will (Heb 10:36) by the Christian.
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