"We are delivered from the law, not by its abrogation, but by its execution through Christ, who bore our sins in His own body on the tree." - Charles Hodge
"We are delivered from the law": This means that believers are no longer under the condemning power or penalty of God’s law. The law, which demands perfect obedience and pronounces judgment on sinners (Galatians 3:10), no longer holds its curse over those who are in Christ.
by Thomas Brooks
Incomparable Riches – The riches found in Christ far surpass all worldly wealth. Even the smallest measure of grace is of greater value than all the treasures of the earth because it leads the soul to eternal satisfaction and true contentment.
Inexhaustible Riches – Christ’s riches are infinite and cannot be depleted. Unlike worldly wealth that can be spent or exhausted, the spiritual riches in Christ remain full, no matter how much is drawn from them by believers.
Reason with the Scripture: Jesus declares, "No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him..." (John 6:44). Strangely, many overlook the fact that just prior to saying this, Jesus uses the same phrase, "come to me" (showing He is talking about the same thing), when He says, "All that the Father gives me will come to me" (John 6:37). So, read in its immediate context, we can only conclude that Jesus is telling His hearers that all whom the Father draws will come to faith in Him.
This points to the biblical reality that, because of the universality of sin, no human being can stand before a holy God based on their own merit or moral efforts (Romans 3:10-12). Our best deeds are stained with sin and fall short of God’s perfect standard (Isaiah 64:6). However, by grace, through faith in Jesus Christ, believers are united with Him, and His perfect righteousness is imputed—or credited—to them (2 Corinthians 5:21).
by John Calvin
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? - R0mans 8:35
Many argue that God wouldn’t command something we’re incapable of doing. However, this assumption is flawed. A command does not imply ability.
Verses like "Choose life..." or "If you are willing..." do not prove human capability. These are imperatives, not statements of what we can do. What we ought to do does not mean we can do it.
Before exploring the implications, let’s define what it means to pray, “Hallowed be Thy name.” To hallow God’s name means to revere, honor, and glorify His name as holy. It is a prayer for God to be regarded as supremely holy in the world, in His church, and in our hearts. God’s name represents His character, attributes, and reputation, so this petition is a plea for His glory to be acknowledged, upheld, and treasured above all.
Here are 10 implications of praying "Hallowed be Thy name":
The kingdom refers to the sovereign rule and reign of God. It encompasses both His present spiritual reign in the hearts of believers through the gospel (Luke 17:21) and His future consummated reign when Christ will return to fully establish justice, righteousness, and peace on earth (Revelation 21:1-5). The kingdom is not merely a geographical realm but the dynamic exercise of God’s authority and the advancement of His redemptive purposes in creation.
"Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith." —Hebrews 12:1-2
