The Envy of Devils
The sermon highlights the amazing and astonishing love of Jesus Christ, which is demonstrated by His willingness to suffer for humanity rather than for the fallen angels.
Thomas Brooks preaches on the profound love of Jesus Christ for humanity, emphasizing that Christ chose to die for Abraham's descendants rather than for fallen angels, who were of a higher order. He invites the congregation to stand in awe of this astonishing love, which highlights the grace bestowed upon sinners. Brooks reflects on the mystery of why Christ's sacrifice was directed towards humans instead of angels, framing it as the envy of devils and a source of wonder for the saints.
Text
"For surely it is not angels He helps, but Abraham's
descendants." Hebrews 2:16
Stand still, and admire and wonder at the love of Jesus
Christ to poor sinners--that He should rather die for us,
than the fallen angels! They were creatures of a more
noble extract, and in all probability might have brought
greater revenues of glory to God. Yet that Christ should
pass by those golden vessels, and make us vessels of
glory--Oh, what amazing and astonishing love is this!
Why didn't Christ suffer for their sins--as well as for
ours? Why, if He suffered for any sins--why not for
theirs, rather than ours? This is the envy of devils,
and the astonishment of saints.
Sermon Outline
- The Love of Jesus Christ
- The Envy of Devils
- The Astonishment of Saints
- A love that is beyond human comprehension
- A love that inspires awe and wonder
Key Quotes
“Stand still, and admire and wonder at the love of Jesus Christ to poor sinners--that He should rather die for us, than the fallen angels!” — Thomas Brooks
“Oh, what amazing and astonishing love is this!” — Thomas Brooks
“This is the envy of devils, and the astonishment of saints.” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- We should admire and wonder at the love of Jesus Christ, and seek to understand the depth of His sacrifice for us.
- The love of Jesus Christ is a demonstration of His amazing and astonishing love, which is beyond human comprehension.
- We should respond to the love of Jesus Christ by seeking to understand and appreciate the significance of His sacrifice for us.