Section 9
We, then, may walk in peace. To walk in peace means to live in peace, to have a life of peace. When we walk in peace, we have our being in peace and live a peaceful life. This means that when we believe in the Lord, we love Him and live a life in peace. This is the Christian life.
In 7:36-50 we see faith, love, and peace. We have faith in the Lord, we have love toward Him, and we have peace in following Him. Because we have believed in Him, we have been forgiven of our sins, and now we love Him. This love issues in a life of peace. As those who love the Lord, we live, walk, and have our being in peace.
AN ATMOSPHERE OF AFFECTION
The atmosphere in 7:36-50 is an atmosphere of affection. There is affection both on the side of the Man-Savior and on the side of the sinful woman. The Lord's affection is an aspect of His human virtues. Once again in His human virtues we can see His divine attributes. In particular, we see the attribute of divine authority to forgive a person's sins. According to verse 49, those who were reclining at the table with the Lord said among themselves, "Who is this who even for gives sins?" This One is the very God, for He alone has the authority to forgive sins.
The Man-Savior's divine attributes are also shown in His giving peace to the forgiven sin ner. Only God can give peace to a forgiven sinner. Are you able to give peace to others? It is not in our hand to give others peace. Peace is in the almighty hand of God. Only He can forgive sins and give peace. Therefore, the for giving of sins and the giving of peace are two attributes of God. Here these attributes are ex pressed in the Savior's human virtues.
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