Matthew
Henry states that all true Christians are a chosen generation; they make one
family, a people distinct from the world: of another spirit, principle, and
practice; which they could never be, if they were not chosen in Christ to be
such, and sanctified by his Spirit. Their first state is a state of gross
darkness, but they are called out of darkness into a state of joy, pleasure,
and prosperity; that they should show forth the praises of the Lord by their
profession of his truth, and their good conduct. How vast their obligations to
Him who has made them his people, and has shown mercy to them! To be without
this mercy is a woeful state, though a man have all worldly enjoyments. And
there is nothing that so kindly works repentance, as right thoughts of the
mercy and love of God. Let us not dare to abuse and affront the free grace of
God, if we mean to be saved by it; but let all who would be found among those
who obtain mercy, walk as his people. Christians are a kingdom of priests. The
Holy Spirit lives within you.
Titus
3:4-7 “But when the
kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works
of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us,
through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom
He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, that
having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope
of eternal life.”
How
encouraging to discover God’s Word flowing from the Old to the New Testament to
describe such essential details of the believer. Have you been bathed in the
cleansing blood? Are you aware you’re wearing a robe (the righteousness of
Christ)? White as snow.
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