The blessing pronounced here is distinctly the blessing of God, the blessing of JEHOVAH, upon his chosen people. In Deuteronomy 6:4 we read, — "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD." Yet, he who is our one God, the great Jehovah, is three persons, the Three-In-One God (1 John 5:7): Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. It is significant that in this blessed benediction the word "LORD," that is "JEHOVAH," is used three times.
In all three cases, the word translated "LORD" (Jehovah) is the same word, but each time a different and distinct accent mark is used. That fact is neither accidental nor insignificant. The word would not be accented differently, unless there were some different shade of meaning intended. The passage was written this way by divine inspiration because it is intended to show us that the blessedness here pronounced upon chosen sinners because of Christ's sin-atoning sacrifice is the blessing of the Triune God upon his people.
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“ Great Sermon! ” I totally agree with with the preaching and teachings of this blessed servant of God. And to DG of Florida...your comments are so very true.
DG (2/17/2020)
from Florida
“ Wonderful Sermon! ” GOD promises to be with us through the great waters and the fiery furnaces of this life! What a great blessing Pastor Don Fortner has been in our life over the many years as he has faithfully preached the Word of GOD with boldness and without compromise...The Gospel of Salvation thru the Work and Worth of Jesus Christ ALONE, it is Salvation without ANY 'goodness' or works contributed by mankind! Our best goodness or righteousness is declared by GOD to be a filthy rag and a stench in HIS nose! What Mercy and Grace that HE would condescend to be the sacrifice and propitiation for such wretches as we are! Thank you Pastor Don for all your labors of love in the Work of The Gospel of GOD'S Free and Sovereign Grace, may GOD continue to shower you with His LOVE..we give GOD ALL The GLORY!!
Don Fortner (1950-2020) pastored and faithfully declared the gospel of God's free grace in Christ at Grace Baptist Church of Danville Kentucky for over thirty years and was a widely published author, and conference speaker. Books and commentaries resulting from his prolific and...
