ADDRESSES ON ROMANS
in His uncreated glory. "And behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem" (Luke 9:30, 31 ). Moses represented the law; Elijah, the prophets. They realized the significance of the approaching death of Christ, and discussed it with Him before He went to the cross. Possibly they were reminded by the Lord, as were the two disciples, who later walked with Him to Emmaus after He arose from the grave, of all the Old Testament Scriptures which told of His sufferings, and of the glory which should follow. What a conversation that must have been between the transfigured Lord Jesus, Moses, and Elijah! RECEIVED "THROUGH FAITH" 3:22 In verse 22 we see how this righteousness is to be re.. ceived by poor lost sinners: "Through faith in Jesus Christ" (Revised Version). The simplicity of it is clearly set forth in the words which follow; for this gift of God's righteousness is "unto all and upon all them that believe." "Whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely" (Rev. 22: 17); but only "whosoever believeth in him," God's only begotten Son, shall not perish, but shall have "everlasting life" (John 3: 16). Let me illustrate this truth in a very practical way. As I sit here before the microphone, I am wearing a new suit of clothes. The other day as I was walking down the street. I saw this suit in the window. It was unto all. Anyone who wanted it could have had it, provided he fulfilled the condition. But I went in and paid for it, and now it is upon me. Likewise, God's righteousness, which clothes us for His holy presence, is "unto all ... for there is no difference." But it is "upon all them that believe," and upon them only. These words take us to the different people in the court scene, Jews, Gentiles, pagan moralizers-all classes are sin~ ners. "There is no difference: for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.'' There is only one method of Page 50]
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