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Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Be ye steadfast - Ἑδραιοι, from ἑδρα, a seat; be settled; confide in the truth of this doctrine of the resurrection, and every thing that pertains to it, as confidently as a man sits down on a Seat, which he knows to be solid, firm, and safe; and on which he has often sat. Unmovable - Αμετακινητοι, from α, negative, and μετακινεω, to move away; let nothing shake your faith; let nothing move you away from this hope of the Gospel which is given unto you. What I tell you I receive from God; your false teachers cannot say so: in a declaration of God you may unshakingly confide. Always abounding in the work of the Lord - The work of the Lord is obedience to his holy word; every believer in Christ is a workman of God. He that works not, to bring glory to God and good to man, is not acknowledged as a servant of Christ; and if he be not a servant, he is not a son; and if not a son, then not an heir. And he must not only work, but abound in that work; ever exceeding his former self; and this, not for a time, but always; beginning, continuing, and ending every act of life to God's glory and the good of his fellows. Your labor is not in vain - Your labor in the Lord is not in vain; you must not only work, but you must labor - put forth all your strength; and you must work and labor in the Lord - under his direction, and by his influence; for without him ye can do nothing. And this labor cannot be in vain; you shall have a resurrection unto eternal life: not because you have labored, but because Christ died and gave you grace to be faithful. 1. The chapter through which the reader has passed is a chapter of great importance and difficulty; and on its difficulties much has been written in the preceding notes. Though I have used all the helps in my power to guide me in explaining it, I have, upon the whole, been obliged to think for myself, and claim only the praise of severe labor, ever directed by honest intention and an earnest desire to find out the truth. 2. There are many questions connected with the doctrine of the resurrection which I could not introduce here without writing a book instead of short notes on a very long chapter. On such subjects, I again beg leave to direct the reader to Mr. Samuel Drew's Essay on that subject. 3. One remark I cannot help making; the doctrine of the resurrection appears to have been thought of much more consequence among the primitive Christians than it is now! How is this? The apostles were continually insisting on it, and exciting the followers of God to diligence, obedience, and cheerfulness through it. And their successors in the present day seldom mention it! So apostles preached, and so primitive Christians believed; so we preach, and so our hearers believe. There is not a doctrine in the Gospel on which more stress is laid; and there is not a doctrine in the present system of preaching which is treated with more neglect! 4. Though all men shall rise again, yet it will be in widely different circumstances: some will rise to glory and honor; others to shame and everlasting contempt. Those alone who here received the salvation of God, and continued faithful unto death, shall have a resurrection to everlasting glory; not every believer, but every loving obedient believer, shall enter into the paradise of God, and have a body fashioned like unto his Lord's glorious body. 5. All glorified spirits will not have the same degree of glory. Two things will necessarily cause great difference: 1. The quantum of mind; and 2. The quantum of grace. (1.) It is idle to suppose that God has made all human souls with the same capacities: he has not. There is an infinite diversity; he who has the greatest mind can know most, do most, suffer most, and enjoy most. (2.) The quantum of grace will be another great cause of diversity and glory. He who received most of Christ here, and was most devoted to his service, shall have the nearest approach to him in his own kingdom. But all equally holy and equally faithful souls shall not have equal degrees of glory; for the glory will be according to the capacity of the mind, as well as the degree of grace and improvement. The greater the capacity, provided it be properly influenced by the grace of Christ, the greater will be the enjoyment. 6. That there will be great diversity in the states of glorified saints is the apostle's doctrine; and he illustrates it by the different degrees of splendor between the sun, moon, planets, and stars. This needs little application. There are some of the heavenly bodies that give heat, light, and splendor, as the Sun; and are of the utmost service to the world: some that give light, and comparative splendor, without heat, as the Moon; and yet are of very great use to mankind: others, again, which give a steady but not a splendid light, at the Planets; and are serviceable in their particular spheres: and lastly, others which twinkle in their respective systems, as the stars of different magnitudes. 7. One star, says the apostle, differs from another in glory, i.e. in splendor, according to what is called their different magnitudes. I will state a remarkable fact: The northern and southern hemispheres of the heavens have been divided into 102 constellations, and in these constellations Professor Bode has set down the places of 17, 240 stars; simple, nebulous, conglobate, and double. The stars have been distinguished by their apparent magnitudes or rather splendor, into stars of the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, etc., magnitudes: of these 17, 240, only sixteen are, by astronomers in general, agreed to be of the first magnitude, all of which are set down in the following catalogue, with some of those that are remarkable in the second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth magnitudes. The reader will observe that the name of the constellation or star is first mentioned; the Greek letters, etc., are those by which they are distinguished on maps and globes; and they are, by astronomers, referred to by these letters and numbers. My inferences follow the table.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
beloved--Sound doctrine kindles Christian love. steadfast--not turning aside from the faith of the resurrection of yourselves. unmovable--not turned aside by others (Co1 15:12; Col 1:23). the work of the Lord--the promotion of Christ's kingdom (Phi 2:30). not in vain--as the deniers of the resurrection would make it (Co1 15:14, Co1 15:17). in the Lord--applying to the whole sentence and its several clauses: Ye, as being in the Lord by faith, know that your labor in the Lord (that is, labor according to His will) is not to be without its reward in the Lord (through His merits and according to His gracious appointment). Next: 1 Corinthians Chapter 16
Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
In this verse we have the improvement of the whole argument, in an exhortation, enforced by a motive resulting plainly from it. I. An exhortation, and this threefold: - 1. That they should be stedfast - hedraioi, firm, fixed in the faith of the gospel, that gospel which he had preached and they had received, namely, That Christ died for our sins, and arose again the third day, according to the scriptures (Co1 15:3, Co1 15:4), and fixed in the faith of the glorious resurrection of the dead, which, as he had shown, had so near and necessary a connection with the former. "Do not let your belief of these truths be shaken or staggered. They are most certain, and of the last importance." Note, Christians should be stedfast believers of this great article of the resurrection of the dead. It is evidently founded on the death of Christ. Because he lives, his servants shall live also, Joh 14:19. And it is of the last importance; a disbelief of a future life will open a way to all manner of licentiousness, and corrupt men's morals to the last degree. It will be easy and natural to infer hence that we may live like beasts, and eat and drink, for tomorrow we die. 2. He exhorts them to be immovable, namely, in their expectation of this great privilege of being raised incorruptible and immortal. Christians should not be moved away from this hope of this gospel (Col 1:23), this glorious and blessed hope; they should not renounce nor resign their comfortable expectations. They are not vain, but solid hopes, built upon sure foundations, the purchase and power of their risen Saviour, and the promise of God, to whom it is impossible to lie - hopes that shall be their most powerful supports under all the pressures of life, the most effectual antidotes against the fears of death, and the most quickening motives to diligence and perseverance in Christian duty. Should they part with these hopes? Should they suffer them to be shaken? Note, Christians should live in the most firm expectation of a blessed resurrection. This hope should be an anchor to their souls, firm and sure, Heb 6:19. 3. He exhorts them to abound in the work of the Lord, and that always, in the Lord's service, in obeying the Lord's commands. They should be diligent and persevering herein, and going on towards perfection; they should be continually making advances in true piety, and ready and apt for every good work. The most cheerful duty, the greatest diligence, the most constant perseverance, become those who have such glorious hopes. Can we too much abound in zeal and diligence in the Lord's work, when we are assured of such abundant recompences in a future life? What vigour and resolution, what constancy and patience, should those hopes inspire! Note, Christians should not stint themselves as to their growth in holiness, but be always improving in sound religion, and abounding in the work of the Lord. II. The motive resulting from the former discourse is that their labour shall not be in vain in the Lord; nay, they know it shall not. They have the best grounds in the world to build upon: they have all the assurance that can rationally be expected: as surely as Christ is risen, they shall rise; and Christ is as surely risen as the scriptures are true, and the word of God. The apostles saw him after his death, testified this truth to the world in the face of a thousand deaths and dangers, and confirmed it by miraculous powers received from him. Is there any room to doubt a fact so well attested? Note, True Christians have undoubted evidence that their labour will not be in vain in the Lord; not their most diligent services, nor their most painful sufferings; they will not be in vain, not be vain and unprofitable. Note, The labour of Christians will not be lost labour; they may lose for God, but they will lose nothing by him; nay, there is more implied than is expressed in this phrase: it means that they shall be abundantly rewarded. He will never be found unjust to forget their labour of love, Heb 6:10. Nay, he will do exceedingly abundantly above what they can now ask or think. Neither the services they do for him, nor the sufferings they endure for him here, are worthy to be compared with the joy hereafter to be revealed in them, Rom 8:18. Note, Those who serve God have good wages; they cannot do too much nor suffer too much for so good a Master. If they serve him now, they shall see him hereafter; if they suffer for him on earth, they shall reign with him in heaven; if they die for his sake, they shall rise again from the dead, be crowned with glory, honour, and immortality, and inherit eternal life.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
15:58 Nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless: There will be eternal rewards for those who serve him faithfully (see 3:12-15).
1 Corinthians 15:58
Where, O Death, Is Your Victory?
57But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!58Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
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Laws of Spiritual Progress - Part 1
By Derek Prince24K21:28Spiritual GrowthECC 5:2MAT 6:33MRK 16:15ACT 1:81CO 15:58HEB 11:6REV 22:12In this sermon, the speaker discusses two lessons they have learned about making spiritual progress. The first principle they emphasize is the importance of taking a step of faith and putting oneself in a position to experience God's power. They believe that progress cannot be made without this step. The second lesson is about the significance of being cautious about what one preaches, as they will eventually have to practice it themselves. The speaker shares a personal experience of seeking God's guidance and realizing the need for further spiritual growth. They emphasize the importance of not speaking rashly to God, as our words are recorded and will be brought before Him in the future. The speaker references the fifth chapter of Ecclesiastes to support this point.
(Nicaragua) I Have Labored in Vain
By David Wilkerson12K44:15MinistryISA 49:1MAT 6:33ROM 8:281CO 15:58GAL 6:9PHP 1:6HEB 4:15In this sermon, the speaker shares the story of a missionary who became discouraged after five years of laboring in a certain nation without seeing any results. Despite God's promises, the missionary felt empty and dry, pretending to be happy at conferences while secretly hurting inside. Another missionary, David Livingston, also experienced a similar feeling of laboring in vain after 23 years of work in Africa. The speaker also mentions George Bowling, a missionary who gave up his wealth and comfort to serve in Bombay, India, but also felt like his work was in vain. The sermon emphasizes the importance of not losing hope and continuing to trust in God's promises, even when it seems like our efforts are fruitless.
"Where Are the Faithful Young Men?"
By John Piper8.7K02:46EXO 33:111CH 28:20EST 4:16MAT 16:241CO 15:58PHP 1:21This sermon calls for a generation willing to sacrifice their lives for Christ, to live dangerously and be reckless in His service, to prioritize prayer and God's Word above all else, and to be faithful unto death in fulfilling the work God has given them. It challenges men and women to be courageous, selfless, and willing to risk everything for the sake of God's kingdom, echoing the examples of biblical figures like Moses, Paul, Joab, and Esther.
Justification by Works
By J. Vernon McGee5.5K44:45JHN 13:35ROM 12:15ROM 13:8ROM 14:191CO 15:58GAL 6:10PHP 4:4COL 3:9JAS 2:15In this sermon, Dr. J. Vernon McGee explores the topic of faith and works in the book of James. He begins by highlighting James' unique method of presenting an illustration before explaining the truth. McGee then discusses an illustration given by James, where he emphasizes the importance of providing for the physical needs of others rather than just offering empty words. He connects this illustration to Paul's teachings in Romans, showing that both James and Paul emphasize the importance of genuine faith being accompanied by good works. McGee concludes by emphasizing that true faith is verified by the presence of good works, such as regular church attendance, financial giving, and caring for the poor and needy.
A Voice From Heaven
By C.H. Spurgeon4.5K48:35NUM 23:10PSA 56:8MAT 25:211CO 3:131CO 15:58REV 14:12In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of Christians resisting the temptations and allurements of the world. He encourages believers to have the patience and endurance of the saints, even in the face of persecution and hardship. The preacher also highlights the significance of living a righteous and principled life, even if it means being unfashionable or experiencing poverty. He reminds the audience that good works done in the power of the Spirit will be rewarded in heaven, and encourages them to continue abounding in the work of the Lord.
It’s Time to Get Right With God
By David Wilkerson4.4K36:43ConfessionISA 52:4HOS 11:7MAT 11:28LUK 12:371CO 15:521CO 15:58HEB 11:14In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for a response to God's call to get out of despair and captivity. He uses the example of Israel being captivated by their unbelief and hardness of heart. God comes to Israel and tells them to wake up, put on strength, and shake off the dust. The preacher shares a personal story of being called to work with gangs and drug addicts in New York and how he used a trumpet to gather a crowd and deliver God's message. The sermon concludes with the message that God wants to redeem us without any cost and calls us to get up and get out of the pit of despair.
How to Grow in Grace
By A.W. Tozer4.1K36:04Growing In GraceMAT 24:13ROM 8:241CO 15:58JAS 1:271PE 1:152PE 3:16In this sermon, the preacher reflects on his reluctance to approach people and share the word of God. Despite his initial hesitation, he and his brother-in-law, a preacher, would gather crowds and preach the message of salvation. The preacher expresses his hope for a revival that will deeply impact humanity, saving them from sin and leading them to a life of holiness. He also mentions his excitement for his upcoming sermon on worship and the joy he finds in preparing for it. The sermon emphasizes the importance of being led by God rather than being influenced by worldly sources. The preacher shares a personal anecdote about a high-ranking businessman who was deeply moved when someone spoke to him about his soul and Jesus Christ. The sermon concludes with a warning about the subtle influence of subconscious advertising and the need to be aware of the sources that shape our thoughts and beliefs.
Dont Let Discouragement Take Your Strength
By Carter Conlon3.3K47:14JOS 1:9PSA 27:14PSA 30:5PSA 34:17ISA 40:31ROM 8:281CO 15:582CO 1:8PHP 4:13This sermon is a powerful message about overcoming discouragement by trusting in God's faithfulness and purpose, even in the darkest moments. It emphasizes the importance of waiting on the Lord, dealing with sin and disappointment, and rising up in faith to claim the victory God has for us.
New Life Baptist Church - Part 7
By Paul Washer3.2K1:11:59MAT 6:33ROM 8:281CO 15:58EPH 5:221TI 5:8In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal story about a boy who disrespects his mother and the consequences he faces. The preacher emphasizes the importance of treating women, particularly wives, with respect and not as "weaker vessels." He uses the analogy of breaking ice in buckets to illustrate how over time, the special treatment and love for one's spouse can diminish if not nurtured. The preacher also highlights the need for balance between family and church responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of Sabbath rest. Ultimately, the sermon emphasizes that everything in life is meant to shape believers into the image of Jesus Christ.
Divinely Lead
By David Ravenhill3.0K1:26:09GEN 29:31DAN 3:251CO 15:58HEB 11:34In this sermon, the speaker discusses the cycle of bondage and captivity that the nation of Israel experienced due to their disobedience to God. The speaker highlights specific instances where Israel was under the rule of foreign nations, such as the Philistines, Jabin the king of Canaan, and the Midianites. Despite their dire circumstances, the speaker emphasizes that God can use weakness and dependency to bring about strength and transformation in individuals. The sermon concludes with the reminder that God chooses the weak and will ultimately bring them to a place of dependency on Him.
(Exodus) Exodus 36:1-2
By J. Vernon McGee2.8K05:23JDG 7:5MAT 6:33ROM 14:51CO 15:58COL 3:232TI 4:2In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of preaching the word of God with enthusiasm and eagerness. He criticizes a young preacher who lacks enthusiasm in his preaching and suggests that he should not be in the ministry if he does not love studying the word of God. The preacher uses the example of Bezalel, who worked diligently and eagerly in building the tabernacle, to illustrate the kind of attitude and passion that should be present in doing God's work. He also highlights the need for Christians to be fully persuaded and eager in their service to God, citing Paul's words in Romans 14:5.
Hunger for God
By George Verwer2.6K37:48HungerPSA 34:1PSA 34:10PSA 37:4JHN 5:39JHN 12:431CO 15:58In this sermon, the speaker recounts a powerful experience he had in Madras, India. He describes waking up early in the morning to attend a worship service led by Brother Buck Singh. The service lasted for hours, with continuous singing, praying, and music. The speaker emphasizes the power of this worship and attributes Brother Buck Singh's success in bringing souls to God to the genuine devotion and absence of gimmicks or human theories. He encourages the audience to come undone and rely on the grace of God rather than relying on human efforts or seeking blessings through external actions. The speaker also mentions the importance of Bible teaching and the abundance of resources available in the English language compared to the lack of resources for reaching Muslims in India. He concludes by urging the audience to be still and know that God is with them, sharing a personal experience of finding solace and strength in God's presence during a challenging day.
Death Procession
By William Booth1.9K01:58MAT 25:211CO 15:58PHP 2:32TI 4:7This sermon reflects on the passing of William Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army, in 1912. It highlights the honor and respect shown during his funeral procession in London, where people from all walks of life gathered to pay tribute to this dedicated soldier of God who devoted his life to serving the marginalized and lost.
One Lion; Two Lions; No Lion at All
By C.H. Spurgeon1.9K42:00Overcoming ExcusesSlothfulnessPRO 22:13ECC 9:10MAT 11:28ROM 12:111CO 15:58PHP 4:13COL 3:232TH 3:10HEB 12:1JAS 4:17C.H. Spurgeon addresses the issue of slothfulness, using the metaphor of lions to illustrate the excuses people make to avoid taking action, particularly in their spiritual lives. He emphasizes that the slothful man creates imaginary fears, such as lions in the streets, to justify his laziness and procrastination in coming to Christ. Spurgeon warns that delaying one's commitment to God only leads to more difficulties, as the 'lions' multiply with time. Ultimately, he encourages listeners to recognize that there are no real obstacles preventing them from seeking salvation, urging them to act decisively and trust in God's grace.
5 Words for Easter
By George Verwer1.8K42:53Living a Crucified LifeGraceEasterJHN 3:16ACT 1:81CO 15:58GAL 2:201JN 3:16George Verwer emphasizes five key words for Easter, focusing on grace, discipline, vision, harvest, and being proactive in our faith. He highlights Galatians 2:20 as a central message, urging believers to live a crucified life where Christ lives in them. Verwer addresses the issue of nominalism in the church, stressing the importance of genuine faith and the transformative power of grace. He encourages the congregation to actively engage in sharing the gospel and to maintain a vision for global missions, reminding them that Easter is not just about what Jesus has done for us, but also about how we are called to live for Him. The sermon concludes with a call to action, urging believers to remain steadfast in their faith and to remember that even in difficult times, 'Sunday is coming.'
A Spiritual Call
By Jim Binney1.7K1:00:35Calling Of GodPRO 29:18MAT 6:33LUK 5:1LUK 5:4ACT 9:151CO 15:58EPH 2:10In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a spiritual cause in life. He starts by sharing a story about a fireman who risked his life to save a baby, only to discover it was just a doll. The preacher warns that sincerity alone is not enough, and that we will be held accountable by God for what we have committed our lives to. He urges the audience not to waste their lives and to seek a spiritual cause. The sermon also references a survey where many Americans expressed a desire to know their purpose in life, and highlights the need for young people to devote themselves to a spiritual cause rather than worldly pursuits. The preacher then shares a story about a young boy who questioned why the army was afraid of Goliath, emphasizing the need for young men to dedicate their strength and youth to a spiritual cause. The sermon concludes with a passage from Luke 5, where Peter is transformed from a businessman to a minister of the gospel after a direct encounter with Jesus.
What's in the Heart
By Bill McLeod1.7K1:19:38HeartMAT 6:33LUK 12:151CO 15:58In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a personal experience where they felt deceived and foolish. They emphasize the importance of not giving any room to the devil and not allowing negative influences into one's life. The speaker also shares a powerful testimony of a worship service where God's presence was felt strongly, and an angelic voice was heard. They encourage the congregation to be mindful of their actions and to seek forgiveness and reconciliation with others. The sermon concludes with a reminder to be kind, tender-hearted, and forgiving, as Christ has forgiven us.
Grace Walk Experience - Part 3
By Steve McVey1.6K44:55PSA 103:14ACT 20:24ROM 6:61CO 3:171CO 15:101CO 15:582CO 5:17EPH 2:8This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding our identity in Christ to transform our behavior. It highlights the truth that our actions do not define who we are, but rather knowing who we are in Christ leads to a change in our conduct. The speaker discusses the liberating concept that God's love and grace are not dependent on our actions, but on our identity in Him. The message encourages believers to embrace God's grace and allow it to work in their lives, leading to a transformation that reflects His love and kindness.
Standing Against Misunderstandings
By David Rubio1.6K1:18:42Exposing False DoctrinesMAT 6:33ROM 12:21CO 15:58EPH 4:15PHP 4:82TI 3:16JAS 1:22In this sermon, the speaker addresses four misconceptions of the Christian life that can lead believers astray. The first misconception is that the Word of God can change, but the speaker emphasizes that its principles remain constant. The second misconception is that if a believer is facing problems, they are unspiritual. However, the speaker points to Philippians 4:8-9, which shows that even true Christians face troubles but are not distressed, in despair, forsaken, or destroyed. The speaker warns against trying to find loopholes in God's principles by renaming things, and encourages believers to allow the Spirit of God to convict and guide them in specific areas of their lives.
Blessed Are Those Who Die in the Lord
By Bob Jennings1.6K41:29MAT 25:21JHN 8:241CO 15:58PHP 3:20HEB 6:4JAS 4:141JN 2:17REV 14:13This sermon reflects on the blessings of dying in the Lord, emphasizing the rest from labors and the assurance that deeds will follow believers into eternity. It highlights the importance of persevering in faith, avoiding sin, and living a life dedicated to Christ to receive the promised blessings. The speaker encourages the audience to focus on heavenly rewards, the certainty of God's promises, and the joy of being with the Lord in eternity.
The Resurrection of the Dead
By J. Glyn Owen1.5K50:52Resurrection Of The DeadMAT 6:331CO 15:31CO 15:121CO 15:351CO 15:421CO 15:58In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the significance of death and its connection to sin. He explains that death is not a random occurrence, but rather a just punishment for sin, as stated in the scriptures. The preacher highlights the importance of preaching the crucified and risen Christ, as only through Him can people be saved from the death of sin. He concludes by expressing gratitude for God's revelation and urging believers to proclaim and live out the message of Christ among those who are under the sentence of death.
Exposing Your Soul to the Holy Spirit
By Major Ian Thomas1.5K1:14:59Holy SpiritMAT 6:331CO 15:582CO 5:22CO 5:91TH 5:231PE 3:15In this sermon, the preacher discusses the threefold nature of the soul in both humans and animals. The will, which is influenced by the mind and emotions, governs behavior. The preacher emphasizes that whoever controls the mind and emotions ultimately controls the will and therefore governs behavior. Examples are given, such as commercials and political campaigns, which aim to capture the mind and stir emotions in order to influence behavior. The preacher also warns against destructive behavior driven solely by emotion or cold calculation, and highlights the importance of considering the impact of our actions on others.
Surrender
By Corrie Ten Boom1.5K52:22MAT 11:28JHN 3:16JHN 15:51CO 6:191CO 15:58EPH 5:18COL 3:231JN 4:4This sermon emphasizes the importance of total surrender to God, using powerful stories and illustrations to illustrate the need to fully yield every aspect of our lives to the Lord. It highlights the significance of being connected to Jesus, the true vine, in order to bear fruit and fulfill the purpose God has for each individual. The message stresses the call to be soul winners, to bring others to Jesus, and to live a life filled with the Holy Spirit, ready for Jesus' return.
The Sign of the Lord's Return
By Charles E. Fuller1.5K51:20Second Coming Of ChristPSA 46:1ISA 41:10JHN 14:6ROM 8:281CO 15:58PHP 4:131PE 5:7In this sermon, Dr. Charles E. He will save emphasizes the message of salvation and the unshakable faith in God. He encourages the congregation to trust in the Savior and believe that He will save them. The sermon also touches on the importance of Christian mothers and the need to preserve the sanctity of the home. Dr. He will save urges the audience to appreciate the blessings of Heavenly Sunshine and to spread joy and happiness to others.
The Mission
By Jim Cymbala1.4K41:26The Great CommissionSurrender to God's MissionPurposeMAT 5:14MAT 28:19JHN 3:16ACT 4:31ROM 10:141CO 15:58PHP 3:20COL 3:232TI 4:21PE 2:9Jim Cymbala emphasizes that Christianity is fundamentally about Jesus and the eternal life He offers, urging believers to move beyond a welfare mentality of merely receiving from God to actively participating in His work. He highlights the importance of spreading the gospel and discipling others, reminding the congregation that their labor in the Lord is not in vain. Cymbala challenges the church to focus on eternal matters rather than earthly distractions, encouraging a commitment to serve and witness for Christ. He calls for a surrender of personal desires to fulfill the mission of God, emphasizing that true fulfillment comes from living for Him and helping others find salvation.
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Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Be ye steadfast - Ἑδραιοι, from ἑδρα, a seat; be settled; confide in the truth of this doctrine of the resurrection, and every thing that pertains to it, as confidently as a man sits down on a Seat, which he knows to be solid, firm, and safe; and on which he has often sat. Unmovable - Αμετακινητοι, from α, negative, and μετακινεω, to move away; let nothing shake your faith; let nothing move you away from this hope of the Gospel which is given unto you. What I tell you I receive from God; your false teachers cannot say so: in a declaration of God you may unshakingly confide. Always abounding in the work of the Lord - The work of the Lord is obedience to his holy word; every believer in Christ is a workman of God. He that works not, to bring glory to God and good to man, is not acknowledged as a servant of Christ; and if he be not a servant, he is not a son; and if not a son, then not an heir. And he must not only work, but abound in that work; ever exceeding his former self; and this, not for a time, but always; beginning, continuing, and ending every act of life to God's glory and the good of his fellows. Your labor is not in vain - Your labor in the Lord is not in vain; you must not only work, but you must labor - put forth all your strength; and you must work and labor in the Lord - under his direction, and by his influence; for without him ye can do nothing. And this labor cannot be in vain; you shall have a resurrection unto eternal life: not because you have labored, but because Christ died and gave you grace to be faithful. 1. The chapter through which the reader has passed is a chapter of great importance and difficulty; and on its difficulties much has been written in the preceding notes. Though I have used all the helps in my power to guide me in explaining it, I have, upon the whole, been obliged to think for myself, and claim only the praise of severe labor, ever directed by honest intention and an earnest desire to find out the truth. 2. There are many questions connected with the doctrine of the resurrection which I could not introduce here without writing a book instead of short notes on a very long chapter. On such subjects, I again beg leave to direct the reader to Mr. Samuel Drew's Essay on that subject. 3. One remark I cannot help making; the doctrine of the resurrection appears to have been thought of much more consequence among the primitive Christians than it is now! How is this? The apostles were continually insisting on it, and exciting the followers of God to diligence, obedience, and cheerfulness through it. And their successors in the present day seldom mention it! So apostles preached, and so primitive Christians believed; so we preach, and so our hearers believe. There is not a doctrine in the Gospel on which more stress is laid; and there is not a doctrine in the present system of preaching which is treated with more neglect! 4. Though all men shall rise again, yet it will be in widely different circumstances: some will rise to glory and honor; others to shame and everlasting contempt. Those alone who here received the salvation of God, and continued faithful unto death, shall have a resurrection to everlasting glory; not every believer, but every loving obedient believer, shall enter into the paradise of God, and have a body fashioned like unto his Lord's glorious body. 5. All glorified spirits will not have the same degree of glory. Two things will necessarily cause great difference: 1. The quantum of mind; and 2. The quantum of grace. (1.) It is idle to suppose that God has made all human souls with the same capacities: he has not. There is an infinite diversity; he who has the greatest mind can know most, do most, suffer most, and enjoy most. (2.) The quantum of grace will be another great cause of diversity and glory. He who received most of Christ here, and was most devoted to his service, shall have the nearest approach to him in his own kingdom. But all equally holy and equally faithful souls shall not have equal degrees of glory; for the glory will be according to the capacity of the mind, as well as the degree of grace and improvement. The greater the capacity, provided it be properly influenced by the grace of Christ, the greater will be the enjoyment. 6. That there will be great diversity in the states of glorified saints is the apostle's doctrine; and he illustrates it by the different degrees of splendor between the sun, moon, planets, and stars. This needs little application. There are some of the heavenly bodies that give heat, light, and splendor, as the Sun; and are of the utmost service to the world: some that give light, and comparative splendor, without heat, as the Moon; and yet are of very great use to mankind: others, again, which give a steady but not a splendid light, at the Planets; and are serviceable in their particular spheres: and lastly, others which twinkle in their respective systems, as the stars of different magnitudes. 7. One star, says the apostle, differs from another in glory, i.e. in splendor, according to what is called their different magnitudes. I will state a remarkable fact: The northern and southern hemispheres of the heavens have been divided into 102 constellations, and in these constellations Professor Bode has set down the places of 17, 240 stars; simple, nebulous, conglobate, and double. The stars have been distinguished by their apparent magnitudes or rather splendor, into stars of the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, etc., magnitudes: of these 17, 240, only sixteen are, by astronomers in general, agreed to be of the first magnitude, all of which are set down in the following catalogue, with some of those that are remarkable in the second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth magnitudes. The reader will observe that the name of the constellation or star is first mentioned; the Greek letters, etc., are those by which they are distinguished on maps and globes; and they are, by astronomers, referred to by these letters and numbers. My inferences follow the table.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
beloved--Sound doctrine kindles Christian love. steadfast--not turning aside from the faith of the resurrection of yourselves. unmovable--not turned aside by others (Co1 15:12; Col 1:23). the work of the Lord--the promotion of Christ's kingdom (Phi 2:30). not in vain--as the deniers of the resurrection would make it (Co1 15:14, Co1 15:17). in the Lord--applying to the whole sentence and its several clauses: Ye, as being in the Lord by faith, know that your labor in the Lord (that is, labor according to His will) is not to be without its reward in the Lord (through His merits and according to His gracious appointment). Next: 1 Corinthians Chapter 16
Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
In this verse we have the improvement of the whole argument, in an exhortation, enforced by a motive resulting plainly from it. I. An exhortation, and this threefold: - 1. That they should be stedfast - hedraioi, firm, fixed in the faith of the gospel, that gospel which he had preached and they had received, namely, That Christ died for our sins, and arose again the third day, according to the scriptures (Co1 15:3, Co1 15:4), and fixed in the faith of the glorious resurrection of the dead, which, as he had shown, had so near and necessary a connection with the former. "Do not let your belief of these truths be shaken or staggered. They are most certain, and of the last importance." Note, Christians should be stedfast believers of this great article of the resurrection of the dead. It is evidently founded on the death of Christ. Because he lives, his servants shall live also, Joh 14:19. And it is of the last importance; a disbelief of a future life will open a way to all manner of licentiousness, and corrupt men's morals to the last degree. It will be easy and natural to infer hence that we may live like beasts, and eat and drink, for tomorrow we die. 2. He exhorts them to be immovable, namely, in their expectation of this great privilege of being raised incorruptible and immortal. Christians should not be moved away from this hope of this gospel (Col 1:23), this glorious and blessed hope; they should not renounce nor resign their comfortable expectations. They are not vain, but solid hopes, built upon sure foundations, the purchase and power of their risen Saviour, and the promise of God, to whom it is impossible to lie - hopes that shall be their most powerful supports under all the pressures of life, the most effectual antidotes against the fears of death, and the most quickening motives to diligence and perseverance in Christian duty. Should they part with these hopes? Should they suffer them to be shaken? Note, Christians should live in the most firm expectation of a blessed resurrection. This hope should be an anchor to their souls, firm and sure, Heb 6:19. 3. He exhorts them to abound in the work of the Lord, and that always, in the Lord's service, in obeying the Lord's commands. They should be diligent and persevering herein, and going on towards perfection; they should be continually making advances in true piety, and ready and apt for every good work. The most cheerful duty, the greatest diligence, the most constant perseverance, become those who have such glorious hopes. Can we too much abound in zeal and diligence in the Lord's work, when we are assured of such abundant recompences in a future life? What vigour and resolution, what constancy and patience, should those hopes inspire! Note, Christians should not stint themselves as to their growth in holiness, but be always improving in sound religion, and abounding in the work of the Lord. II. The motive resulting from the former discourse is that their labour shall not be in vain in the Lord; nay, they know it shall not. They have the best grounds in the world to build upon: they have all the assurance that can rationally be expected: as surely as Christ is risen, they shall rise; and Christ is as surely risen as the scriptures are true, and the word of God. The apostles saw him after his death, testified this truth to the world in the face of a thousand deaths and dangers, and confirmed it by miraculous powers received from him. Is there any room to doubt a fact so well attested? Note, True Christians have undoubted evidence that their labour will not be in vain in the Lord; not their most diligent services, nor their most painful sufferings; they will not be in vain, not be vain and unprofitable. Note, The labour of Christians will not be lost labour; they may lose for God, but they will lose nothing by him; nay, there is more implied than is expressed in this phrase: it means that they shall be abundantly rewarded. He will never be found unjust to forget their labour of love, Heb 6:10. Nay, he will do exceedingly abundantly above what they can now ask or think. Neither the services they do for him, nor the sufferings they endure for him here, are worthy to be compared with the joy hereafter to be revealed in them, Rom 8:18. Note, Those who serve God have good wages; they cannot do too much nor suffer too much for so good a Master. If they serve him now, they shall see him hereafter; if they suffer for him on earth, they shall reign with him in heaven; if they die for his sake, they shall rise again from the dead, be crowned with glory, honour, and immortality, and inherit eternal life.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
15:58 Nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless: There will be eternal rewards for those who serve him faithfully (see 3:12-15).