The Defender of the Church…

Psalm 129 is a Psalm of great comfort to the church of Christ. Amidst turmoil, God promises that the enemies of Zion a will be put to shame and turned backward. b God promises that His glorious church ever shall prevail. As Calvin so perfectly summarized the purpose for the church’s suffering:

…that God subjects his Church to divers troubles and affections, to the end he may the better prove himself her deliverer and defender. c

  1. Zion hear is a metaphor for God’s people; where the reign of God is manifested, namely, among the church of God  (back)
  2. Psalm 129:5  (back)
  3. Commentary on Psalm 129  (back)
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