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Living to Please God
6and no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you.7For God has not called us to impurity, but to holiness.8Anyone, then, who rejects this command does not reject man but God, the very One who gives you His Holy Spirit.
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Summary
Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
God hath not called us unto uncleanness - He is the creator of male and female, and the institutor of marriage, and he has called men and women to this state; but the end of this and all the other callings of God to man is holiness, not uncleanness. And they who use the marriage state as he directs, will find it conducive to their holiness and perfection.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
unto uncleanness--Greek, "for the purpose of." unto--rather as Greek, "in"; marking that "holiness" is the element in which our calling has place; in a sphere of holiness. Saint is another name for Christian.
John Gill Bible Commentary
For God hath not called us,.... The Syriac version reads "you". This is another reason to enforce the above exhortations, and to caution them against the above unclean practices, taken from the end of the effectual calling by the efficacious grace of God, which is not unto uncleanness of any sort, as before specified. This they had lived in before their calling, and were now called from it into communion with Christ, who loves righteousness, and hates iniquity; and by the Gospel, which teaches to deny ungodliness, and worldly lusts, and to forsake all impurity, both of flesh and spirit: but this call is unto holiness of life and conversation in general, and to chastity in thought, look, word, and actions in particular; for God that calls is holy, and therefore those who are called ought to be so; the calling with which they are called is an holy calling, principles of grace and holiness are wrought in their souls, when they are called; and the end of their calling is to live soberly, righteously, and godly; and then, and then only, do they walk worthy of that calling wherewith they are called, and of God who has, by his grace, called them to his kingdom and glory.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
4:7 holy . . . not impure: Cp. 1:4; 2:12; 5:23-24; 2 Thes 2:13-14; 1 Pet 1:15-16.
Living to Please God
6and no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you.7For God has not called us to impurity, but to holiness.8Anyone, then, who rejects this command does not reject man but God, the very One who gives you His Holy Spirit.
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Intoxicated With Babylon-Chapter Five
By Steve Gallagher1.3K09:42BabylonLEV 11:44MAT 5:482CO 7:1EPH 4:221TH 4:7HEB 12:141PE 1:15In this video, Steve Gallagher discusses the importance of holiness in the Christian life. He emphasizes that holiness is not a popular concept in today's society, but it is still a central requirement for believers. Gallagher explains that God calls us to strive towards holiness and to repent of sin. He also highlights the idea that our time on earth is a testing ground and a preparation for eternity, where we will be used by God in ways we cannot fully comprehend.
Know Jesus, and Make the Exchange: Himself for Your Self
By Hans R. Waldvogel1.1K17:46Great ExchangePSA 133:1MAT 6:33ROM 8:91CO 6:19GAL 2:201TH 4:7REV 2:4In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of intimacy with Jesus and being joined to Him in spirit. He laments how people often run after worldly things instead of seeking the living water that Jesus offers. The preacher shares a personal experience at a convention where he witnessed a lack of true spirituality and a focus on self-promotion. He emphasizes that revival is not about flashy displays or speaking in tongues, but about hearts and bodies being filled with the power of Jesus' resurrection. The preacher urges listeners to know Jesus and open the door of their hearts to Him.
Holiness
By J. Sidlow Baxter1.0K44:43HolinessMAT 6:33ROM 8:291CO 1:2EPH 1:41TH 4:7HEB 12:141PE 1:15In this sermon, the speaker begins by recounting a story of a mischievous child who caused a disaster by playing with two important bottles on his mother's tablecloth. The speaker then transitions to discussing the importance of holiness in the lives of believers. He emphasizes that true sanctification is a priority concern for Christians and that it is necessary for pleasing God. The speaker focuses on Ephesians 1:4, highlighting the significance of the verb "he hath chosen" and explaining its implications in Greek grammar.
Be Ye Holy
By Darrell Stetler86753:38Holiness1TH 1:31TH 2:131TH 2:171TH 3:11TH 4:31TH 4:7HEB 12:14In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the importance of holiness and sanctification in the lives of believers. He emphasizes that God's command to be holy is clear and definite in the Bible. The speaker highlights the need for believers to guard their minds against the influence of the devil and to have the mind of Christ. He also reminds the audience of the imminent return of Jesus Christ and the need to live in holiness in anticipation of His coming. The sermon concludes with a call to obedience and a reminder that God's call to holiness is written and forever settled in heaven.
Biblical Purity (German/zulu)
By Erlo Stegen7521:03:37Purity1TH 4:7I'm sorry, but I cannot summarize a video as I do not have access to visual content. However, if you provide me with the transcript or audio of the video, I would be happy to summarize it for you.
(Clip) the Holy Spirit Will Make You Holy
By Tim Conway57101:30JHN 14:26GAL 5:22EPH 4:31TH 4:7HEB 12:14This sermon emphasizes the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in making believers holy and like Christ. It highlights the necessity of holiness to see the Lord and the work of the Spirit in producing the fruit of the Spirit in every believer. The speaker underscores that the Spirit's primary role is to sanctify God's people and bring them into unity, ultimately fulfilling the promise of the Father through Jesus Christ.
His Holiness for Us
By G.W. North2041:34:22HolinessMAT 5:48ROM 12:2EPH 6:141TH 4:71PE 1:141JN 5:18REV 4:8In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of obedience in the lives of believers. He encourages the audience to be obedient children and to not conform to their former sinful desires. The preacher also highlights the power of God in overcoming sin and the sacrifice of Jesus to put away sin. He urges the listeners to strive for holiness, as Jesus will be revealed and they should be prepared to see him in all his glory.
Without Holiness No One Will See the Lord
By Shane Idleman1449:58HolinessHumilityISA 57:15MAT 5:8ROM 12:12CO 7:1EPH 4:241TH 4:7HEB 12:14JAS 4:101PE 1:161JN 1:9Shane Idleman emphasizes the critical importance of holiness in the life of a believer, asserting that without holiness, no one will see the Lord. He explains that holiness means being set apart for God's use and highlights the struggle between the desire for holiness and the temptations of unholiness in today's culture. Idleman discusses the concepts of positional and progressive sanctification, urging believers to grow closer to God and reject sin. He encourages the congregation to pursue holiness actively, as it is essential for experiencing God's presence and power in their lives. Ultimately, he calls for humility and a contrite heart, reminding listeners that true strength comes from within through the Holy Spirit.
Come Out From Among Them
By Shane Idleman836:29Separation from the WorldHolinessPSA 119:11ISA 52:1MAT 5:14ROM 12:22CO 6:17EPH 5:181TH 4:7JAS 4:41PE 1:161JN 2:15Shane Idleman emphasizes the call to holiness in his sermon 'Come Out From Among Them,' urging believers to separate themselves from worldly influences and to embody genuine faith through obedience to God's word. He explains that true holiness is a matter of the heart, not merely external appearances, and that a holy church can transform society. Shane warns against being conformed to the world and encourages Christians to seek a deeper relationship with God, highlighting the importance of repentance and the power of the Holy Spirit in achieving holiness. He concludes by reminding the congregation that true joy and fulfillment come from living a life set apart for God.
Perfect Holiness - the High Calling of God in Christ Jesus
By Art Katz2Spiritual StruggleHolinessMAT 5:8ROM 12:12CO 7:1EPH 4:1PHP 3:141TH 4:7HEB 12:14JAS 1:121PE 1:15REV 3:5Art Katz emphasizes the profound call to perfect holiness as the true high calling of God in Christ Jesus, drawing inspiration from Charles Spurgeon's reflections on purity and the struggles of a believer. He highlights that perfect holiness is not merely an ideal but a necessary pursuit that leads to joy, peace, and a clear conscience, marking the believer's victory over sin. Katz argues that this journey involves a serious struggle against the flesh, but ultimately results in a triumphant state of being, where one is clothed in righteousness and joy. He challenges the church to strive for this holiness, which serves as a powerful witness to the world. The sermon calls believers to embrace the struggle for holiness, promising that the rewards are worth the fight.
To Converts
By Phoebe Palmer1LEV 20:72CO 7:11TH 4:7HEB 12:141PE 1:15Phoebe Palmer preaches about the privilege of young converts to be holy, sharing testimonies of individuals who experienced entire sanctification shortly after their conversion. She emphasizes the importance of aiming for entire consecration and being wholly sanctified as a high calling of the Christian life. Palmer highlights the rapid advancement in holiness that can be achieved through faith and complete devotion to God, as seen in the lives of those who were sanctified within days or hours of their conversion. She draws from the examples of Mr. Wesley and others to encourage young believers to seek and experience the cleansing power of God in their lives.
God Calls to a New Life
By Horatius Bonar1HolinessNew Life in ChristJHN 3:3ROM 6:4ROM 12:12CO 5:17GAL 6:15EPH 2:101TH 4:71PE 1:151PE 2:22PE 3:14Horatius Bonar emphasizes that God calls us to a completely new life, not just improvements in our current existence. This new life is made possible through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and it is the Holy Spirit who empowers this transformation within us. Bonar stresses that this new creation is not merely a retouching of the old but a radical change, where the old self is dead and the new self is alive in Christ. He warns against underestimating sin and highlights the importance of holiness, urging believers to live in a way that reflects their new identity in Christ. Ultimately, Bonar calls for a life that is wholly dedicated to God, embodying righteousness and holiness in every aspect.
Holiness
By Phoebe Palmer1MAT 24:42MRK 13:372CO 6:21TH 4:7HEB 12:14Phoebe Palmer emphasizes the importance of holiness as a requirement to see the Lord, urging listeners to seek God's requirements from His Word rather than human traditions. She warns against delaying in pursuing holiness, as the return of the Lord can happen unexpectedly. Palmer assures that holiness is attainable now through the provisions of the Gospel and addresses common struggles in fixing one's focus on this goal, encouraging immediate pursuit of holiness.
Observations - a Holiness Manifesto
By Charles William Butler0ISA 6:3LUK 1:752CO 7:1EPH 3:191TH 4:7HEB 10:14HEB 12:14JAS 4:81PE 1:161JN 3:3Charles William Butler preaches on the nature of holiness, emphasizing that it can only be attributed to responsible personalities with moral capacity and freedom of choice. He delves into the concept of holiness in God, angels, and men, highlighting its pure, active force that resists evil and embraces good. Butler discusses the importance of forming habits of holy thinking and doing, enabling believers to walk worthy of God in obedience and victory. He concludes by stressing that true holiness involves the highest level of fellowship between moral beings, ultimately leading to eternal fellowship with God through Christian holiness.
A Campaign Abroad
By Lewis Williams0PSA 51:10ACT 2:38ROM 6:222CO 7:1EPH 4:221TH 4:7HEB 12:14JAS 4:81PE 1:151JN 1:9Lewis Williams shares about the powerful revival meetings in Scotland and Ireland, where souls are deeply impacted, seekers are fervently seeking God, and lives are being transformed by the Holy Spirit. The hunger for truth and the willingness to walk in it are evident among the attendees, with many experiencing forgiveness, sanctification, and a renewed commitment to God. The meetings are characterized by overflowing altars, sincere prayers, and a genuine thirst for God's presence, leading to remarkable testimonies of changed lives and a strong desire for holiness. Despite challenges and opposition in some churches, the impact of embracing the full truth of God's Word on holiness is evident in the lives of those who open their hearts to receive it.
Epistle 157
By George Fox0JHN 1:3JHN 6:351CO 10:31GAL 6:10EPH 2:6PHP 3:141TH 4:7HEB 1:31PE 2:91JN 4:4George Fox preaches about the wisdom of God in creation and the necessity for all things to be ordered back to God's glory. He emphasizes the importance of living in truth, being faithful in one's place, and showing mercy and kindness to others, especially those who are persecuted for their faith. Fox encourages believers to honor God with their lives, substance, and spirit, and to allow the wisdom of God to guide their actions and conversations. He reminds them of the high calling in Christ Jesus, the need for holiness, and the promise of abiding in God's love forever.
A Kind of Second Blessing Needed by the Church
By Daniel Steele0ROM 8:161CO 6:111TH 4:7HEB 12:141JN 3:9In this sermon by Daniel Steele, he addresses the concept of believers seeking a 'further work of purification' in their hearts, emphasizing the need for a crisis similar to conversion to attain a life without condemnation and fullness of love. Steele questions whether believers should aim for definite heart purity or an indefinite work of purification, highlighting the importance of faith in the process. He critiques the idea of seeking purification without emphasizing the work and testimony of the Holy Spirit as the basis of assurance, leaving seekers empowered but not fully purified or sanctified.
Preach Constantly
By Arthur Vess0LEV 20:72CO 7:1EPH 1:41TH 4:71TI 4:12TIT 2:11HEB 12:141PE 1:151JN 3:3REV 22:11Arthur Vess emphasizes the importance of preaching holiness constantly, not as a hobby, but as the great foundation and fountain of all truth. He echoes John Wesley's words to preach holiness in every sermon, stating that preaching holiness is essential to preaching the truth. Vess highlights that everything is either holy or unholy, and by exploring holiness in all its aspects, one can never exhaust its depth. He encourages preachers to repeat key points not for emptiness but for emphasis, drawing a comparison to how lawyers present evidence. Vess underscores the significance of holiness in the Holy Bible and the urgent need for it in the unholy world, urging the use of various tools like illustrations, persuasion, arguments, and inspiration to preach holiness in regeneration, sanctification, and glorification.
The Logic of Holiness Evangelism
By Charles William Butler0JHN 16:13ACT 1:8ROM 10:171CO 6:11EPH 1:71TH 4:72TI 1:9TIT 2:14HEB 10:101PE 1:16Charles William Butler preaches about the importance of understanding holiness as an integral part of God's salvation provision, directly related to the blood of Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes that holiness is as much a part of salvation as forgiveness and should not be relegated to a secondary role. Butler highlights the need for genuine evangelism to precipitate conviction and realization of sin's remedy in personal experience, urging believers to spread Scriptural holiness persistently and insistently as a central idea of Christianity.
Holiness and Righteousness
By G. Campbell Morgan0HolinessRighteousnessMAT 5:16ROM 6:222CO 5:21EPH 4:24COL 3:121TH 4:7HEB 12:14JAS 1:221PE 1:151JN 3:7G. Campbell Morgan emphasizes the interconnectedness of holiness and righteousness, explaining that holiness pertains to one's character while righteousness relates to one's actions. He illustrates that just as a root must produce fruit, holiness must manifest in righteous behavior. Morgan notes the fear many Christians have towards the concept of holiness, often stemming from negative experiences associated with its misrepresentation. He stresses the biblical truth that without holiness, one cannot see the Lord, urging believers to embrace this essential aspect of their faith despite past misinterpretations.
Epistle 344
By George Fox0PSA 46:4ISA 48:18AMO 5:24MAT 18:20LUK 10:6ACT 4:12EPH 4:1PHP 2:91TH 4:72TI 1:10George Fox preaches about the importance of walking in the light, life, and power of God, emphasizing the need for believers to stand up for God's glory, truth, purity, virtue, and holiness. He encourages men and women to labor in the gospel of peace, serving the Lord joyfully and without strife, allowing love to edify and unite the body of Christ. Fox also addresses the reproach on women and men, highlighting the fulfillment of God's promise through Christ Jesus, who renews believers into the image of God and grants them power to act from Him as their head.
What Paul Said About Holiness 1
By Aaron Hills0ROM 15:161TH 3:131TH 4:31TH 4:71TH 5:191TH 5:232TH 2:131PE 1:2Aaron Hills preaches on the importance of sanctification as a second work of grace in the hearts of believers. Paul's letters to the Thessalonians emphasize God's will for sanctification, declaring it as a command for all His children. The process of sanctification is not achieved through self-effort but by yielding to God's work through the Holy Spirit. The prayer for sanctification in 1 Thessalonians 5:23 highlights the completeness of the work God desires to do in every aspect of our being - spirit, soul, and body.
Definition of Holiness
By Daniel Steele0MAT 5:48ROM 12:12CO 7:1EPH 4:24PHP 2:51TH 4:7HEB 12:141PE 1:141JN 3:31JN 4:19Daniel Steele preaches on the definition of holiness, critiquing a new definition presented in a book. He highlights the importance of accurately defining holiness by its properties and qualities, emphasizing the need for precision in theological terms. Steele challenges the equivocal phrase 'the love of God' and discusses the concept of perfect love in relation to holiness, pointing out errors in interpreting Scripture. He stresses the continuous growth in holiness after sanctification, advocating for a life of total self-abnegation and obedience to God.
Motives
By Harmon A. Baldwin0PSA 51:10ISA 6:5MAT 5:82CO 7:1PHP 2:131TH 4:7HEB 12:14JAS 4:31PE 1:161JN 1:9Harmon A. Baldwin preaches about the importance of having the right motives when seeking holiness, emphasizing that God looks at the heart and the intentions behind our actions. He warns against seeking holiness for selfish reasons, such as wanting to feel happy, make a good appearance, or have a remarkable testimony, stressing the need for genuine transformation and surrender to God's will. Baldwin encourages believers to seek holiness out of a desire to please God, grow in grace, and be effective vessels for sharing the Gospel, highlighting the necessity of being cleansed from inbred sin to fully love and serve God.
Section I. the Scripture Argument
By Jesse T. Peck0MAT 5:82CO 7:1EPH 1:41TH 4:7HEB 12:141PE 1:15Jesse T. Peck preaches about the central idea of Christianity being holiness, emphasizing the necessity of purity of heart and life as the ultimate goal of the Christian faith. He highlights how the doctrine of holiness should be the guiding principle in every aspect of Christian belief and practice, condemning any deviation from this central idea. Peck urges Christians to prioritize the pursuit of holiness above all else, as it is the core purpose of the gospel and the key to true spiritual transformation.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
God hath not called us unto uncleanness - He is the creator of male and female, and the institutor of marriage, and he has called men and women to this state; but the end of this and all the other callings of God to man is holiness, not uncleanness. And they who use the marriage state as he directs, will find it conducive to their holiness and perfection.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
unto uncleanness--Greek, "for the purpose of." unto--rather as Greek, "in"; marking that "holiness" is the element in which our calling has place; in a sphere of holiness. Saint is another name for Christian.
John Gill Bible Commentary
For God hath not called us,.... The Syriac version reads "you". This is another reason to enforce the above exhortations, and to caution them against the above unclean practices, taken from the end of the effectual calling by the efficacious grace of God, which is not unto uncleanness of any sort, as before specified. This they had lived in before their calling, and were now called from it into communion with Christ, who loves righteousness, and hates iniquity; and by the Gospel, which teaches to deny ungodliness, and worldly lusts, and to forsake all impurity, both of flesh and spirit: but this call is unto holiness of life and conversation in general, and to chastity in thought, look, word, and actions in particular; for God that calls is holy, and therefore those who are called ought to be so; the calling with which they are called is an holy calling, principles of grace and holiness are wrought in their souls, when they are called; and the end of their calling is to live soberly, righteously, and godly; and then, and then only, do they walk worthy of that calling wherewith they are called, and of God who has, by his grace, called them to his kingdom and glory.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
4:7 holy . . . not impure: Cp. 1:4; 2:12; 5:23-24; 2 Thes 2:13-14; 1 Pet 1:15-16.