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To grant to us that we, being delivered out of the hand of our enemies, should serve him without fear,
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Redemption's True Goal
Commentators unanimously agree that deliverance is not an end in itself. The ultimate purpose of being saved from our enemies—sin, death, and fear—is to enable us to serve God. As John Calvin emphasizes, we are redeemed for the purpose of consecrating our lives to worship and obedience. This reframes salvation not just as an escape from punishment, but as a calling into a new, holy way of life.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Might serve him. Might obey, honour, and worship him. This was regarded as a favour. This was what was promised, and for this Zac…
Delivered (ρυσθεντας). First aorist passive participle of an old verb, ρυομα. The accusative case appears, where the dative could …
19th Century
Anglican
That he would grant unto us ...—The form of the Greek indicates even more definitely than the English that this was the end to which the “…
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The fulfillment of God’s promise does not mean passivity for Israel but a new opportunity for service—negatively, service “without fear” (v.74) and…
16th Century
Protestant
That being delivered out of the hand of our enemies—His purpose was that, being redeemed, they might dedicate and consecrate themselves en…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That he would grant unto us What is said in this and the following verse, is the substance of the promised mercy, co…
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Zacharias uttered a prophecy concerning the kingdom and salvation of the Messiah. The gospel brings light with it; in it the day dawns. In John the…
