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The matchless wisdom of God which devised this system of salvation!
(Charles Spurgeon)
“Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for it!” Ephesians 5:25
The more I consider the doctrine of substitution–the more is my soul enamoured of the matchless wisdom of God which devised this system of salvation. As for a hazy atonement which atones for everybody in general, and for nobody in particular–an atonement made equally for Judas and for John–I care nothing for it. But a literal, substitutionary sacrifice, Christ vicariously bearing the wrath of God on my behalf–this calms my conscience with regard to the righteous demands of the law of God, and satisfies the instincts of my nature which declare that, as God is just, He must exact the penalty of my guilt!
“I am the Good Shepherd: The Good Shepherd giveth His life for the sheep!” John 10:11
The glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one. Jn.17:22
When men receive glory from one another in this world, it generally results in inflating their ego, enhancing their power, and even increasing their wealth. Our God is infinitely and eternally self-contained in all glory, honor and power. He needs nothing and cannot be added to in any way. Therefore, when He is glorified, it cannot be for His benefit. He is always the Benefactor and we are always the beneficiaries. To behold God’s glory is our greatest need and it is God’s greatest gift to His people. ~~Greg Elmquist