1 Corinthians 6:19
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The Temple of the Holy Spirit
18Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a man can commit is outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body.19Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.
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Summary
Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost - What an astonishing saying is this! As truly as the living God dwelt in the Mosaic tabernacle, and in the temple of Solomon, so truly does the Holy Ghost dwell in the souls of genuine Christians; and as the temple and all its utensils were holy, separated from all common and profane uses, and dedicated alone to the service of God, so the bodies of genuine Christians are holy, and all their members should be employed in the service of God alone. And ye are not your own? - Ye have no right over yourselves, to dispose either of your body, or any of its members, as you may think proper or lawful; you are bound to God, and to him you are accountable.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
What? know ye not? &c.--Proof that "he that fornicates sinneth against his own body" (Co1 6:18). your body--not "bodies." As in Co1 3:17, he represented the whole company of believers (souls and bodies), that is, the Church, as "the temple of God," the Spirit; so here, the body of each individual of the Church is viewed as the ideal "temple of the Holy Ghost." So Joh 17:23, which proves that not only the Church, but also each member of it, is "the temple of the Holy Ghost." Still though many the several members form one temple, the whole collectively being that which each is in miniature individually. Just as the Jews had one temple only, so in the fullest sense all Christian churches and individual believers form one temple only. Thus "YOUR [plural] body" is distinguished here from "HIS OWN [particular or individual] body" (Co1 6:18). In sinning against the latter, the fornicator sins against "your (ideal) body," that of "Christ," whose "members your bodies" are (Co1 6:15). In this consists the sin of fornication, that it is a sacrilegious desecration of God's temple to profane uses. The unseen, but much more efficient, Spirit of God in the spiritual temple now takes the place of the visible Shekinah in the old material temple. The whole man is the temple; the soul is the inmost shrine; the understanding and heart, the holy place; and the body, the porch and exterior of the edifice. Chastity is the guardian of the temple to prevent anything unclean entering which might provoke the indwelling God to abandon it as defiled [TERTULLIAN, On the Apparel of Women]. None but God can claim a temple; here the Holy Ghost is assigned one; therefore the Holy Ghost is God. not your own--The fornicator treats his body as if it were "his own," to give to a harlot if he pleases (Co1 6:18; compare Co1 6:20). But we have no right to alienate our body which is the Lord's. In ancient servitude the person of the servant was wholly the property of the master, not his own. Purchase was one of the ways of acquiring a slave. Man has sold himself to sin (Kg1 21:20; Rom 7:14). Christ buys him to Himself, to serve Him (Rom 6:16-22).
John Gill Bible Commentary
What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost,.... What is said in Co1 3:16 of the saints in general, is here said of their bodies in particular. The Holy Spirit, in regeneration and sanctification, when he begins the good work of grace on a man, takes possession of his whole person, soul and body, and dwells therein as in his temple. So the Jews (o) call the body of a righteous man the "habitation" of the Holy Spirit. Now it is most abominably scandalous and shameful that that body, which is the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit, which is sacred to him as a temple, should be defiled by the sin of fornication: it is added, which is in you, which ye have of God; meaning the Holy Spirit which was in them, as in his temple; which dwelt in their hearts, and influenced their bodies, lives, and conversations; and which they received of God as a wonderful instance of his grace and love to them; that he should be bestowed upon them, to regenerate, renew, and sanctify them, to implant every grace, to make them a fit habitation for God, and meet for the inheritance of the saints in light: and ye are not your own: their own masters, at their own dispose, to live to their own lusts, or the lusts of men; men have not power over their bodies to abuse them at pleasure by fornication, or such like uncleanness, neither single nor married persons; see Co1 7:4 and of all men, not the saints, who are neither their own nor other men's, nor Satan's, but God's; not only by creation, but by choice and covenant; and Christ's by gift, by purchase, and powerful grace, and in a conjugal relation to him; wherefore fornication ill becomes them. (o) R. Joseph Albo. apud Pocock. Not. in Pert. Mosis, p. 120, 121.
1 Corinthians 6:19
The Temple of the Holy Spirit
18Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a man can commit is outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body.19Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.
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Your Reasonable Service
By Leonard Ravenhill11K1:00:38ServiceEXO 20:5DEU 6:13MAT 6:33LUK 9:23ROM 12:11CO 6:19EPH 2:1In this sermon, the speaker discusses the life and achievements of Blaise Pascal, whom he considers the greatest intellectual in world history. He highlights Pascal's early mathematical genius and his invention of a computer-like machine at a young age. The speaker then transitions to discussing the importance of gratitude and the need for Christians to remember the work of redemption by the mercy of God. He emphasizes the need for discipline and a transformed appetite for God, rather than worldly entertainment.
Revelation and Reason
By Martyn-Lloyd Jones5.0K55:00Revelation1CO 1:301CO 2:21CO 2:161CO 3:111CO 3:161CO 3:181CO 6:19In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the inadequacy of human reason and scientific knowledge when it comes to understanding the message of the Gospel. He highlights the vast difference between the eternal, holy Trinity and the limited abilities of mankind. The message of the Gospel is that despite humanity's rebellion and the chaos it has brought upon itself, God had a plan from the beginning to bring glory to believers. The preacher urges the audience to consider the character of God and the subject matter of the Gospel, which is beyond the realm of science and human understanding.
(Europe 2008) Session 6 - the Revelation of God in Man
By B.H. Clendennen3.7K1:04:55Revelation Of GodPSA 133:1ACT 2:1ACT 2:41ACT 4:311CO 6:19GAL 2:20EPH 4:3In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being dependent on Christ and having a personal knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. He uses the example of Paul's life to illustrate the contradiction of being dead yet alive in Christ. The preacher warns against compromising the message of the gospel, as it is the power that holds the moral universe together. He also shares a personal experience of God speaking to him and emphasizes the significance of resurrection over birth in understanding God's message.
(Godly Home) Part 19 - Children - a Dwelling Place for the Living God
By Denny Kenaston3.4K41:46Godly Home SeriesPSA 127:3ISA 66:11CO 6:192CO 6:16EPH 2:10EPH 6:41TH 5:23In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of creating a nurturing environment for children in our homes. He encourages parents to be vigilant in monitoring what influences their children's minds, wills, emotions, and bodies. The speaker uses a diagram to explain that God created humans as tri-part beings, consisting of a physical body, a soul (mind, will, and emotions), and a spirit. He highlights the significance of parents guiding their children's minds, wills, and emotions, and shares examples of individuals who experienced a powerful transformation when the Holy Spirit entered their lives. The sermon concludes with a prayer for God's wisdom in raising children.
Do I Believe (Compilation)
By Compilations3.0K11:04Compilation1CO 6:19EPH 5:8EPH 5:14HEB 3:17HEB 11:61JN 1:91JN 2:1JUD 1:24In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of walking in the light and not focusing on one's weaknesses and abilities. He refers to the story of the 10 spies who gave an evil report about the land of milk and honey, highlighting their lack of faith and belief in their own abilities. The preacher shares examples of witnessing God's power to transform and raise the dead, emphasizing the need for faith in order to please God. He warns against the dangers of unbelief and encourages listeners to fully commit their lives to trusting in God rather than seeking miracles.
Blood Bought
By David Ravenhill2.6K1:09:451CO 6:19This sermon delves into the importance of understanding the true meaning of the cross and the inadequacy of presenting the gospel without the full understanding of the cross. It emphasizes that the cross is God's medicine for man's sickness, bringing us back to His original intention and purpose. The message highlights the need to surrender to God's original plan, focusing on submission to His lordship, being placed where He chooses, and fulfilling His purpose for our lives. It also discusses the significance of repentance, the reward system in heaven, the purpose of hell, and the warning against false teachers who deny the Master who bought them.
Man's Chief End to Glorify God
By Aeron Morgan2.1K41:35Glorifying GodGEN 14:19GEN 15:1ACT 17:23ACT 17:311CO 6:19HEB 7:1In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that despite man's ability to harness the power of the sun and wind, he is spiritually fallen and in need of God. The preacher references Paul's message in Acts 17, where he declares that it is in God that we live, move, and have our being, and therefore we should glorify and honor Him. The preacher highlights that man may resist the idea of needing God and may be corrupted and depraved, but ultimately, he is weak and in captivity to sin. The sermon emphasizes that all souls belong to God, and as the creator, we are accountable to Him and should always seek to honor Him.
Christian Living in a Corinthian World
By Albert Barr1.8K1:00:28Christian LivingMAT 6:331CO 6:91CO 6:19In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of living a holy and loving life as a testimony to others. He shares a story about a rescue attempt gone wrong to illustrate how some people's outward appearance of holiness can hide a mean and unloving heart. The preacher also highlights the need for balance in Christian living, acknowledging the freedom and liberty that Jesus has given believers. He references 1 Corinthians 6:9 to remind the congregation of the moral purity expected of those who will inherit the kingdom of God.
Collection of a.w. Tozer's Prayers - Volume 9
By A.W. Tozer1.7K14:15Prayer1CO 6:19In this sermon, the preacher begins by praying for spiritual goods, insight, and perfect vision. He acknowledges the confusion and foolishness in the world and asks for forgiveness for our ignorance. The preacher passionately prays for the salvation and protection of young people, asking God to save them from the traps and tricks of the devil. He also prays for the spread of the gospel message and for Satan to suffer a major defeat in the kingdom of God. The sermon emphasizes the importance of faith and thanks God for the faith once delivered to believers.
Prepare for the Underground Church - Part 2
By Eric Foley1.5K1:19:431CO 6:19This sermon delves into the history of Karl Marx's transformation from a Christian upbringing to becoming a satanist, highlighting the roots of communism's hatred against God. It explores how the battle against communism shifted to a cultural movement, particularly focusing on the sexual revolution as a means to destroy the church. The sermon emphasizes the need for repentance within the Korean church to combat the influences of the sexual revolution and uphold biblical principles of marriage, modesty, and self-expression as reflections of God's image.
Your Life: Don't Waste It
By John Piper1.5K44:13PSA 16:11ISA 43:7JHN 15:11ACT 20:35ROM 5:31CO 6:191CO 10:312CO 8:2PHP 1:19HEB 10:34This sermon emphasizes the importance of aligning one's life with God's purposes, focusing on three key aspects: being made for God's glory, finding joy in God, and loving others. It highlights that true love and glorifying God stem from being satisfied in all that God promises to be for us in Jesus, leading to a life of sacrificial love and joy in serving others.
(Youth and the Fires of Devotion) the Fire on the Altar That Consumes
By Denny Kenaston1.4K47:10Devotion1CO 6:19In this sermon, the speaker addresses young people who have dreams and goals but struggle to see them come to fruition. The speaker acknowledges that many young people have the right dreams and ideals, not just focused on material success. However, the speaker emphasizes that in order for these dreams to be fulfilled, commitments must be made and choices must be aligned with God's will. The speaker reminds the audience that as children of God, they no longer belong to themselves but to the Lord, having been bought with the price of Jesus' shed blood. The sermon encourages young people to fully surrender their lives to God and be motivated by the realization of what Christ has done for them.
(The Ministry of the Spirit) in the New Covenant
By Zac Poonen1.4K1:36:19ACT 1:5ACT 1:8ROM 15:191CO 6:191CO 9:2JAS 1:22JUD 1:20In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that the promise of the Holy Spirit is for everyone, including those in Bangalore and beyond. He highlights the example of Peter being filled with the Holy Spirit multiple times in the book of Acts, showing that one can be filled with the Holy Spirit more than once. The preacher urges the audience to repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, promising that they will also receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. He uses the analogy of charging a mobile phone to emphasize the importance of staying connected to God through the Holy Spirit.
Presenting Our Body First (Tamil)
By Zac Poonen1.2K1:00:06EXO 25:8LEV 11:44LUK 16:15ROM 12:11CO 6:19HEB 10:5This sermon delves into the importance of presenting our bodies as a holy dwelling place for God, drawing parallels between the Old Testament tabernacle and the New Testament call to offer our bodies as living sacrifices. Emphasizing the need for holiness and purity in our lives, it highlights the significance of God dwelling in a holy place and the consequences of neglecting holiness. The message stresses the need to learn from the mistakes of Israel and other churches to avoid spiritual decline and maintain God's presence in our midst.
How Our Joy Can Be Full - Part 5
By Zac Poonen1.2K08:521CO 6:19This sermon emphasizes the concept of surrendering to Jesus, who purchased us with His blood on the cross, and the need to fully yield our bodies, minds, and ambitions to Him. It highlights the seriousness of sin, comparing it to a deadly disease like AIDS, and stresses the importance of repentance and seeking forgiveness from Jesus, our advocate. The message focuses on living a Christlike life by treating others as we would want to be treated, as taught in Matthew 7:12, encapsulating the essence of the entire Bible.
The Hidden Treasure of Fasting
By Shane Idleman1.0K54:041CO 6:19This sermon emphasizes the importance of fasting as a spiritual discipline, highlighting the benefits of fasting for both physical and spiritual well-being. It addresses the struggles with addiction, the need to make healthier choices, and the impact of fasting on cleansing the body and drawing closer to God. The sermon also touches on the deceptive nature of the enemy in showing the price of following Christ without revealing the true cost of being distant from God.
Church Live Re-Visited: Session Six - Part 3
By Ron Bailey99521:441CO 6:19This sermon delves into the cultural background of Corinth, where the mindset was influenced by sacred prostitution, Epicurean philosophy of seeking pleasure, and Stoicism's self-reliance. Paul addresses the Corinthian Christians, emphasizing that the body is not a tomb but a temple for the Lord, challenging the prevalent idea that the body is insignificant and can be used however one pleases. He highlights the importance of honoring God with our bodies, recognizing that they belong to Him and should not be used for sexual immorality. Paul stresses the concept of stewardship, declaring that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, bought with a price, and should be used to glorify God.
Ye Are Not Your Own
By Tanner Leibee94644:16Gods PossessionMAT 6:10MAT 6:33LUK 22:42JHN 1:9JHN 4:34JHN 12:491CO 6:19In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing gratitude for the prayers offered for Rebecca and their family. The sermon takes place on the last day of Youth Bible School, and the speaker emphasizes that our outer life is a reflection of our inner life. The speaker then directs the audience to 1 Corinthians 6, where it is stated that believers are bought and owned by God. The sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing God as the captain of our lives and surrendering our rights to Him.
Studies in Psalm 16:-04
By James K. Boswell92844:23PSA 16:4ROM 6:231CO 6:19COL 2:9In this sermon, the preacher starts by talking about a football game where Georgia won 44-7. He then tells a story about a man who lied about being part of the winning team. The preacher uses this story to illustrate the concept of dying with Christ and sharing in his victory. He emphasizes that believers are already dead to sin and should live in the joyous life that comes from being in Christ. The sermon concludes with a plea for listeners to experience the love and life of Christ.
Jesus Christ Is Lord - Lord of Each Individual Believer
By J. Glyn Owen80242:57Believer1CO 6:19In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes four main points for believers. Firstly, believers are called to believe that Jesus Christ is Lord. This means acknowledging and accepting Jesus as the ultimate authority in their lives. Secondly, believers are called to belong to Jesus Christ as Lord. This implies surrendering ownership of oneself and recognizing that they have been bought with a price. Thirdly, believers are called to behave as those under the Lordship of Christ, following His example of humble and selfless service. Lastly, believers are called to become like their Lord, imitating His character and actions in various aspects of life. The speaker emphasizes the importance of following Jesus wholeheartedly and not allowing anything or anyone to hinder their commitment to Him.
Freedom of Spirit - Part 7
By Norman Grubb75809:30EZK 36:27JHN 14:23ROM 8:91CO 6:192CO 4:7GAL 2:20EPH 3:17COL 1:271JN 4:12This sermon emphasizes the concept of God dwelling within us through love, highlighting the idea that our loving actions are a reflection of God's love. It delves into the understanding of humanity as a vessel to contain deity, with the importance of recognizing the spirit within us as the knower. The sermon discusses the transformation that occurs when we come to know Jesus as our Savior, leading to a new understanding of our identity and purpose. It concludes with the idea of walking in God's ways as a joyful and fulfilling experience, guided by the presence of God within us.
Taking Care of Our Body
By Scott Stoll7151:23:021CO 6:19This sermon emphasizes the importance of aligning our physical health with God's plan, focusing on the impact of food choices, moderation, and resisting external pressures. It highlights the need for repentance, surrendering our bodies to God, and seeking alignment with His will for holistic healing.
All That Jesus Taught Bible Study - Part 78
By Zac Poonen65525:05ISA 53:9MAT 7:24MAT 27:65JHN 14:15JHN 14:21ROM 8:28ROM 15:31CO 6:19HEB 10:19This sermon delves into the significance of the torn veil in the temple when Jesus died, symbolizing the opening of the way into God's presence. It explores the concept of man as a tabernacle of God with three parts - body, soul, and spirit, emphasizing the need to deny self-will to allow the Holy Spirit to dwell within. The torn veil represents the tearing of Jesus' self-will, paving the way for believers to follow the new and living way of denying self and obeying God's will. Obedience to God's commandments and love for others are highlighted as essential aspects of proving love for Christ.
Passover
By David Ravenhill64149:25ROM 6:4ROM 8:141CO 5:71CO 6:191CO 10:16HEB 6:1HEB 12:1HEB 12:22REV 5:9This sermon delves into the parallel between the Old Testament Passover and its fulfillment in Jesus Christ. It emphasizes the importance of moving from shadows to substance, highlighting the detailed fulfillment of God's plan. The sermon covers various aspects such as creation, substitution, inspection, affection, execution, application, confession, protection, impartation, separation, declaration, celebration, sanctification, unification, direction, redemption, immersion, and destination, all pointing towards the ultimate destination of being in the presence of God.
What Is a Christian 14 Christian Is a Temple
By James K. Boswell40954:221CO 6:19In this sermon, the speaker expresses joy and gratitude for the congregation's singing and participation. They mention the activities of washing, ironing, and making artists tune, indicating the busyness of the community. The speaker also mentions a shuffleboard game and the Canadians winning, although it is unclear what they are referring to. The main message of the sermon is that believers are the temple of the Holy Ghost and should strive to keep their hearts pure and free from sin. The congregation is encouraged to sing a chorus repeatedly to reinforce this message.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost - What an astonishing saying is this! As truly as the living God dwelt in the Mosaic tabernacle, and in the temple of Solomon, so truly does the Holy Ghost dwell in the souls of genuine Christians; and as the temple and all its utensils were holy, separated from all common and profane uses, and dedicated alone to the service of God, so the bodies of genuine Christians are holy, and all their members should be employed in the service of God alone. And ye are not your own? - Ye have no right over yourselves, to dispose either of your body, or any of its members, as you may think proper or lawful; you are bound to God, and to him you are accountable.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
What? know ye not? &c.--Proof that "he that fornicates sinneth against his own body" (Co1 6:18). your body--not "bodies." As in Co1 3:17, he represented the whole company of believers (souls and bodies), that is, the Church, as "the temple of God," the Spirit; so here, the body of each individual of the Church is viewed as the ideal "temple of the Holy Ghost." So Joh 17:23, which proves that not only the Church, but also each member of it, is "the temple of the Holy Ghost." Still though many the several members form one temple, the whole collectively being that which each is in miniature individually. Just as the Jews had one temple only, so in the fullest sense all Christian churches and individual believers form one temple only. Thus "YOUR [plural] body" is distinguished here from "HIS OWN [particular or individual] body" (Co1 6:18). In sinning against the latter, the fornicator sins against "your (ideal) body," that of "Christ," whose "members your bodies" are (Co1 6:15). In this consists the sin of fornication, that it is a sacrilegious desecration of God's temple to profane uses. The unseen, but much more efficient, Spirit of God in the spiritual temple now takes the place of the visible Shekinah in the old material temple. The whole man is the temple; the soul is the inmost shrine; the understanding and heart, the holy place; and the body, the porch and exterior of the edifice. Chastity is the guardian of the temple to prevent anything unclean entering which might provoke the indwelling God to abandon it as defiled [TERTULLIAN, On the Apparel of Women]. None but God can claim a temple; here the Holy Ghost is assigned one; therefore the Holy Ghost is God. not your own--The fornicator treats his body as if it were "his own," to give to a harlot if he pleases (Co1 6:18; compare Co1 6:20). But we have no right to alienate our body which is the Lord's. In ancient servitude the person of the servant was wholly the property of the master, not his own. Purchase was one of the ways of acquiring a slave. Man has sold himself to sin (Kg1 21:20; Rom 7:14). Christ buys him to Himself, to serve Him (Rom 6:16-22).
John Gill Bible Commentary
What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost,.... What is said in Co1 3:16 of the saints in general, is here said of their bodies in particular. The Holy Spirit, in regeneration and sanctification, when he begins the good work of grace on a man, takes possession of his whole person, soul and body, and dwells therein as in his temple. So the Jews (o) call the body of a righteous man the "habitation" of the Holy Spirit. Now it is most abominably scandalous and shameful that that body, which is the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit, which is sacred to him as a temple, should be defiled by the sin of fornication: it is added, which is in you, which ye have of God; meaning the Holy Spirit which was in them, as in his temple; which dwelt in their hearts, and influenced their bodies, lives, and conversations; and which they received of God as a wonderful instance of his grace and love to them; that he should be bestowed upon them, to regenerate, renew, and sanctify them, to implant every grace, to make them a fit habitation for God, and meet for the inheritance of the saints in light: and ye are not your own: their own masters, at their own dispose, to live to their own lusts, or the lusts of men; men have not power over their bodies to abuse them at pleasure by fornication, or such like uncleanness, neither single nor married persons; see Co1 7:4 and of all men, not the saints, who are neither their own nor other men's, nor Satan's, but God's; not only by creation, but by choice and covenant; and Christ's by gift, by purchase, and powerful grace, and in a conjugal relation to him; wherefore fornication ill becomes them. (o) R. Joseph Albo. apud Pocock. Not. in Pert. Mosis, p. 120, 121.