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Albert Barnes and James Murphy wrote this 26-volume commentary on the entire Bible (KJV), verse-by-verse from Genesis through Revelation. Published in the 1800s, it is still well-loved and well-read by evangelicals who appreciate Barnes' pastoral insights into the Scripture. It is not a technical work, but provides informative observations on the text, intended to be helpful to those teaching...

(b) in connection with that the whole question of our happiness on earth and in heaven is intrusted to him, and all depends on his fidelity. (3.) It is done by the true Christian with the most entire confidence, so that the mind is at rest. The grounds of this confidence are (a) what is said of the mighty power of the Saviour; (b) his promises that he will keep all who confide in him (comp. John 10:27–29; (c) experience—the fact that those who have trusted in him have found that he is able to keep
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