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REDEEMED FROM THE CURSE OF THE LAW
TEXT:
Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law being made a curse for us;
for it is written Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree; that the blessing
of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might
receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. I.
THE CURSE OF THE LAW The
curse is: 1.
Universal: Since “all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.”
(Romans 3:23) “The Scripture has concluded all under sin.” “There is no
difference.” 2.
It is just: Because God is just, and the law is just, and our sin is without
excuse. 3.
It is present: The death warrant has already been issued. The man in sin is
condemned already. 4.
It is fearful: It includes physical, spiritual and eternal death. “It is a
fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” II.
THE BLESSING OF ABRAHAM 1.
It is Justification by faith: “Abraham believed God and it was accounted to
him for righteousness.” He was accepted of God and accounted righteous, not
because of his obedience to the law, but because of his faith. “To him that
worketh not, but believeth on Him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is
counted for righteousness.” (Romans 4:5.) “Therefore we conclude that a man
is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.” (Romans 3:28.) 2.
It is “come on the Gentiles.” They are included. “It was not written for
his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; but for us also, to whom it shall be
imputed, if we believe on Him.” (Romans 4:23–24.) “Whosoever will, let him
take the water of life freely.” (Revelation 22:17.) 3.
Justification is instantaneous. The curse is removed in a single moment. In the
language of the Poet “The
moment a sinner believes, And
trusts in his crucified God, His
pardon at once he receives, Salvation
in full through His blood.” III.
THE PROMISE OF THE SPIRIT 1.
To whom given. To believers only. Christ said, “The Spirit of truth whom the
world cannot receive.” (John 14:17.) Christ is the gift of God to the world;
the Holy Spirit is the gift of God to the Church. Hence the receiving of this
promise is a second experience. “This is that which was spoken by the prophet
Joel; and it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of
my Spirit upon all flesh.” (Acts 2:16–17.) 2.
What it means. Peter referring to Pentecost said it was the “purifying their
hearts by faith.” (Acts 15:8, 9.) And again we read. “Ye shall receive
power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you; and ye shall be witnesses
unto Me.” Negatively stated the baptism with the Holy Ghost means purity, and
the positive side means power. The failure of many is due to the fact that they
want power without purity. 3.
How obtained. By obedient faith. To the disciples it was said, “Tarry
until.” “God gave them the like gift.” The Holy Spirit must be received as
a “gift.” “If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your
children; how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them
that ask him.” “Receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.”
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