1 Timothy is associated with Paul in this introduction, as Sosthenes
is in the former epistle, yet it is evident that Paul himself wrote
both epistles, for he continually refers to himself in them, and
usually specifies who is meant when he changes the usual "I" to "we".
Corinth was the chief city o... [ Continue Reading ]
21 The operation of God's Spirit is here seen under three distinct
figures: the anointing, the seal, and the earnest. Prophets and
priests and kings were anointed for their office. They were anointed
with oil. We are anointed with the spirit, as Christ, the anointed,
was at His baptism. This qualifi... [ Continue Reading ]