Psalm 130:4
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b) Invitations and promises, Isaiah 1:18 .
c) The bestowment of pardon so effectually as to give assurance and joy. 2Sa 12:13 Psalms 32:5 Luke 7:47-8 . 1 John 2:12 .
b) But, the text speaks not so much of a desire as it asserts the existence of a forgiveness being "with" God, therefore ready to be dispensed. The blood of Christ is the reason ( Colossians 1:14 ); by it the disposition to forgive righteously manifests itself in the forgiving act: Romans 3:25-26 .
c) Hence, forgiveness for all who believe is sure: Romans 3:25 1 John 2:1-2 .
b) The hope of receiving it begets earnest seeking and prayerfulness.
c) A believing reception of it gives peace and rest, and, exciting grateful love, leads to spiritual worship and filial service. --J. F.
Verse 4. There is forgiveness.
Verse 4.
b) Very different from the pretended fears of legalists.
c) No pardon, no fear of God -- devils, reprobates.
d) No pardon, none survive to fear him.
e) But the means of pardon encourage faith, repentance, prayer; and the receipt of pardon creates love, suggests obedience, inflames zeal.
Verse 4. See "Spurgeon's Sermons", No. 351: "Plenteous Redemption."
Verse 4. Tender Light.