III. In His will.—The character of Christ and His moral system.
IV. In His works.—His miracles, His death as a sacrifice for sin, His resurrection. 1. How ungrateful and unbelieving have we been! 2. How zealous and devoted should we be!—G. Brooks.
Ver. 16. Christ the Author and the End of Creation.
I. The Author.—1. The extent. “All things.” The universe, natural and moral.
2. The variety.—“Visible and invisible.” The near and the distant, the vast and the minute, the material and the spiritual.
3. The orders.—“Whether they be.” Scale of being. Gradations in all classes.
II. The end.—1. Heaven was created for Him. As the place of His special residence and as the home of His people.
2. Angels were created for Him.—Messengers of His mercy, executioners of His vengeance.
3. Hell was created for Him.—The prison of His justice.
4. The earth was created for Him.—The scene of His incarnation and atoning death. His mediatorial kingdom.