Today's Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:21 (ESV)
qFor our sake he made him to be sin rwho knew no sin, so that in him we might become sthe righteousness of God.
q Rom. 8:3; Gal. 3:13; See Rom. 4:25
r See 1 Pet. 2:22
s See Rom. 1:17; 1 Cor. 1:30
The Teacher's Commentary reminds us that one of Paul's purposes in writing his letters to the Corinthians was to remind them of the progressive transformation that occurs in all believers. That transformation was hindered by doctrinal dispute, division, confusion about spiritual gifts, and even immorality that was fostered by the local congregations. Thus, Paul expresses, in his letters to the Church in Corinth the theme of reconciliation. Reconciliation refers to bringing one into harmony--- in this particular case, harmony with God. We are unable to stand before God in our own sinfulness. It is only because of the intercession of Jesus Christ, the perfect lamb, who died for our sins, can we be issued the clothing of righteousness so that we can stand before God.
Hymn of the Day: JESUS LOVES EVEN ME - Words and Music by Philip P. Bliss, 1838–1876 (Click on the hyperlink in the title to hear this song)
I am so glad that our Father in heav’n
tells of His love in the Book He has giv’n;
wonderful things in the Bible I see—
this is the dearest that Jesus loves me.
Tho I forget Him and wander away,
still He doth love me wherever I stray;
back to His dear loving arms would I flee
when I remember that Jesus loves me.
O if there’s only one song I can sing
when in His beauty I see the great King,
this shall my song in eternity be:
“O what a wonder that Jesus loves me!”
Chorus: I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me;
I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves even me.
Osbeck, Kenneth W.: Amazing Grace : 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions. Grand Rapids, Mich. : Kregel Publications, 1990, S. 58
Today's Comments: Look at the verse again. I think that there is a part that most of us miss. We all realize that Jesus Christ was sent by God as an offering for our sins, so that we might be reconciled to Him. But, we miss the first part: FOR OUR SAKE. God did not send His only beloved Son for His sake. It was, instead, FOR OUR SAKE because God created us as an act of love. And in love, he has saved His creation. Let us always remember that.
qFor our sake he made him to be sin rwho knew no sin, so that in him we might become sthe righteousness of God.
q Rom. 8:3; Gal. 3:13; See Rom. 4:25
r See 1 Pet. 2:22
s See Rom. 1:17; 1 Cor. 1:30
The Teacher's Commentary reminds us that one of Paul's purposes in writing his letters to the Corinthians was to remind them of the progressive transformation that occurs in all believers. That transformation was hindered by doctrinal dispute, division, confusion about spiritual gifts, and even immorality that was fostered by the local congregations. Thus, Paul expresses, in his letters to the Church in Corinth the theme of reconciliation. Reconciliation refers to bringing one into harmony--- in this particular case, harmony with God. We are unable to stand before God in our own sinfulness. It is only because of the intercession of Jesus Christ, the perfect lamb, who died for our sins, can we be issued the clothing of righteousness so that we can stand before God.
Hymn of the Day: JESUS LOVES EVEN ME - Words and Music by Philip P. Bliss, 1838–1876 (Click on the hyperlink in the title to hear this song)
I am so glad that our Father in heav’n
tells of His love in the Book He has giv’n;
wonderful things in the Bible I see—
this is the dearest that Jesus loves me.
Tho I forget Him and wander away,
still He doth love me wherever I stray;
back to His dear loving arms would I flee
when I remember that Jesus loves me.
O if there’s only one song I can sing
when in His beauty I see the great King,
this shall my song in eternity be:
“O what a wonder that Jesus loves me!”
Chorus: I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me;
I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves even me.
Osbeck, Kenneth W.: Amazing Grace : 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions. Grand Rapids, Mich. : Kregel Publications, 1990, S. 58
Today's Comments: Look at the verse again. I think that there is a part that most of us miss. We all realize that Jesus Christ was sent by God as an offering for our sins, so that we might be reconciled to Him. But, we miss the first part: FOR OUR SAKE. God did not send His only beloved Son for His sake. It was, instead, FOR OUR SAKE because God created us as an act of love. And in love, he has saved His creation. Let us always remember that.
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