14-15 Compare Mar_11:25-26.
14 Forgiveness now is according to the riches of His grace (Eph_1:7),
not according to our forgiveness of others. The believers in Israel
failed at this point. Their forgiveness was withdrawn because they
refused the same mercy to the other nations. But the believers of... [ Continue Reading ]
12 Compare Luk_6:31.
12 To do as we would be done by is an ethical standard far above the
world's attainment, yet far beneath the monitions of grace. The law
and the prophets demand compliance with this code, yet supply no power
to carry it out. Grace gives the ability, yet makes no demands, but
ra... [ Continue Reading ]