Jottings From Bible Margins

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The Gospel is set forth in Matthew 1 by the four women introduced into the genealogy: TAMAR (Genesis 38) is a dark picture of nothing but sin, yet sin brings her into connection with Christ. RAHAB (Joshua 2) is a sinner, but faith brings her into connection with Christ. RUTH is a Moabitess (Deuteronomy 23.3), a spotless character, but kept out by the law, which must be set aside to bring her into connection with Christ. BATHSHEBA shows David (a saint) sinning, but (Romans 5:8, 108But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8)
10For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. (Romans 5:10)
) he is saved forever: hence Solomon (peaceful) can follow the true confession of his sin.
The gospel then is for sinners, is received by faith, justifies those shut out by the law, and is eternal in its value.
THREES, IN CONNECTION WITH PETER.
E. C. D. and A. D. J.
E. B.
JUSTIFICATION.
ROLL—
GOD—