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Job 9:1-4

The Pulpit Commentary on Job 9:1-4

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

A gospel outline.

I. A SUBLIME TRUTH. Them is no unrighteousness with God (), in either:

1. Permitting sin. (.)

2. Afflicting man. (.)

3. Saving the penitent. (; .)

4. Punishing the wicked. (; .)

II. A MELANCHOLY FACT. It is impossible for man to establish his righteousness before God (), his guiltiness being:

1. Declared by Scripture. (; ; ; ; , .)

2. Attested by conscience. (.)

3. Confirmed by experience. (; , ; .)

III. AN HUMILIATING DISCOVERY. That man is utterly unable to answer God's accusations against him (), in respect of either:

IV. A CHEERING EVANGEL. That salvation may be found by yielding to God ().

1. Nothing but hurt can arise from braving and opposing God ().

2. Certain salvation springs from humble submission to God (; ; ).

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