THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST IN THE GENERAL EPISTLES

^[p. 312] THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST IN THE GENERAL EPISTLES

In Romans Christ is the mercy-seat; the point with God being to declare His righteousness.

In 1 Corinthians He is the wisdom of God and the power of God; the purpose of God being by Christ to overthrow all that existed and to establish what was of Himself.

In 2 Corinthians He is the “yea, and.. . amen”; that is, the confirmation of the promises of God.

In Galatians He is the vehicle of Abraham’s blessing to the gentiles.

In Ephesians He is the One who has ascended up far above all heavens, that He might fill all things.

In Philippians He is the life and the aim of the christian.

In Colossians He is the Head, in whom the reconciliation of all things comes to pass.

In 1 Thessalonians He is the Deliverer from the wrath to come.

In 2 Thessalonians He is the Destroyer of antichrist.

In Hebrews He is the Apostle and High Priest of our profession.

In James He is the Lord of glory.

In 1 Peter He is the Living Stone.

In 2 Peter He is the Day Star in the heart of the christian.

In 1 John He is the true God and eternal life.