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- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
What God hath cleansed - God, who made at first the distinction between Jews and Gentiles, has a right to remove it, whenever and by whatever means he pleases: he, therefore, who made the distinction, for wise purposes, between the clean and the unclean, now pronounces all to be clean. He had authority to do the first; he has authority to do the last. God has purposed that the Gentiles shall have the Gospel preached to them: what he therefore has cleansed, "that call not thou common."
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common--The ceremonial distinctions are at an end, and Gentiles, ceremonially separated from the chosen people (Act 10:28), and debarred from that access to God in the visible ordinances of His Church which they enjoyed, are now on a perfect equality with them.
John Gill Bible Commentary
And the voice spake unto him again the second time,.... The following words, what God hath cleansed; that is, hath pronounced clean and lawful to be used, as he now had all sorts of food, Mat 15:11. that call not thou common; or pronounce it to be unholy or unclean, and unlawful to be used: and the same holds good of men, as well as things; for as hereby the Lord instructed Peter, that there was nothing of itself common, or unclean, and unfit for use; so that no man, not any Gentile, Barbarian, Scythian, or be he who he would, was common or unclean, and his company to be avoided as such. Distinctions both of men and meats were now to be laid aside; and the Jews themselves own, that what is now unclean, will be clean in the time to come, or the times of the Messiah; they say (f), "every beast which is unclean in this world, the holy blessed God , cleanses it, in the time to come, (the times of the Messiah,) as they were at first clean to the sons of Noah Gen 9:3, wherefore, as the herb was clean to all, and as the beasts were clean to the sons of Noah; so also in the time to come he will loose what he has bound, or forbidden.'' And particularly they observe, that a swine is call from "to return", because the Lord will return it unto Israel. (g). (f) R. Moses Haddarsan in Galatin. l. 11. c. 12. & Bereshit Rabba in Pugio Fidei, c. 12. sect. 1. (g) Abarbinel Rosh Amana, c. 12. fol. 18. 2.
Acts 10:15
Peter’s Vision
14“No, Lord!” Peter answered. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.”15The voice spoke to him a second time: “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.”
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(John - Part 49): He That Believeth on me... Greater Works Than These Shall He Do
By A.W. Tozer4.6K50:51ExpositionalDAN 6:22JHN 14:9ACT 10:151CO 12:41CO 12:271CO 12:29EPH 4:11In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of gratitude towards God for the deliverance from sin, lies, and addiction. He urges the congregation to recognize the miraculous work of God in transforming their lives and to be thankful for it. The preacher also highlights the danger of ingratitude and the need to appreciate the work of God already happening among them. He shares a story of a missionary in the Dutch East Indies who had successfully converted a group of vile and blasphemous people, emphasizing the power of God's work in changing lives.
Building Up My Brother's House
By Carter Conlon4.0K1:02:38EdificationMAT 6:33JHN 16:13ACT 10:15COL 4:6In this sermon, the preacher discusses the theme of not calling anything that God has cleansed common or unclean. He shares that he has been convicted by the Holy Spirit about the responsibility of every Christian to live in right relationship with God. The preacher then references a passage in Genesis where God curses Cain for killing Abel, using the imagery of changing someone's appearance. He goes on to explain that true believers in Jesus Christ are forgiven of all their sins and are seen as righteous by God. The preacher emphasizes the importance of actively participating in the work of God and being part of the body of Christ.
(Depressed Disciples) That One Sin
By Willie Mullan2.0K58:18SinMAT 6:33ACT 10:15ACT 13:38ROM 3:28EPH 1:71TI 1:12JAS 4:7In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal story about his experience as a prisoner in a German prison camp after World War II. He reflects on the defeat of Hitler and the young boys who were left to guard the camp. The preacher then recounts a violent act he committed by stabbing two of the young guards with a butcher's knife. He also shares another story of a woman who confesses to a sin she committed as a young girl. The preacher emphasizes the need for understanding justification by faith and refers to 1 Timothy 1:12 as a basis for his teaching.
I Feel So Unworthy
By Carter Conlon1.4K40:19UnworthinessISA 54:17JHN 1:29ACT 10:15HEB 4:161JN 3:20In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the significance of John the Baptist's proclamation in John chapter 1 verse 29, where he declares Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. The preacher emphasizes that Jesus is the sacrifice accepted by God for all people, breaking down barriers and opening the way to God's presence. The sermon highlights the invitation for all believers, regardless of their flaws and weaknesses, to come to the throne of grace and enter the most holy place through faith in Jesus Christ. The preacher also emphasizes the depth of God's love and the completeness of salvation through the cross, urging listeners to fully grasp and experience the joy and victory found in Christ.
Book of Acts Series - Part 15 | Everyone Is Welcome
By Jim Cymbala1.0K41:28Book Of ActsMAT 6:33ACT 10:9ACT 10:15ACT 10:28ACT 10:38ACT 10:43In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being free from cultural bias, racial prejudice, and class prejudice. He highlights the lesson of Peter's journey to Cornelius's house, showing that no one has an inside track with God and that everyone is on the same footing in terms of salvation. The speaker emphasizes that only Jesus can satisfy the soul and bring true peace. The message of the gospel is about peace with God through Jesus Christ, as whoever puts their trust in Him will be forgiven of every sin they've ever committed. The speaker also emphasizes the need for a baptism in God's love to change our perspective and see people the way God sees them.
Keswickism
By Harmon A. Baldwin0LUK 1:73LUK 2:35ACT 10:152CO 7:1GAL 4:22EPH 4:22EPH 5:25COL 3:81TH 5:23HEB 12:11PE 2:1Harmon A. Baldwin addresses the dangerous doctrine of 'suppression' which teaches that depravity always lurks beneath consciousness, advocating for the eradication of the carnal nature from the soul. He contrasts this with the biblical teaching of sanctification and cleansing through Christ's sacrifice, emphasizing the possibility of living a holy and blameless life. Baldwin challenges the idea that the baptism of the Holy Spirit does not involve cleansing from sin, urging believers to allow the Spirit to rid them of the old man instead of suppressing him.
They Became Fearless
By David Wilkerson0Overcoming PrejudiceEmpowerment by the Holy SpiritMAT 28:19JHN 14:26ACT 1:8ACT 2:4ACT 2:41ACT 10:15ACT 13:4ROM 1:161CO 2:4EPH 6:19David Wilkerson emphasizes that when the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples, they became fearless and empowered to preach the gospel with conviction and authority. This led to a remarkable revival, with thousands being saved, including priests and Gentiles, as the Spirit directed their every action. The disciples overcame cultural prejudices through divine revelation, as seen in Peter's vision, which opened the door for the gospel to reach all nations. The sermon highlights the necessity of prayer and fasting to receive guidance from the Holy Spirit before taking action. Ultimately, the message is that true direction and power come from being in communion with God.
Limiting the Holy One of Israel
By David Wilkerson0Limiting GodInclusivity of the GospelPSA 78:41MAT 28:19MRK 16:15LUK 4:18JHN 3:16ACT 10:15ROM 2:111CO 12:13GAL 3:28EPH 3:20David Wilkerson emphasizes the danger of limiting God, as expressed in Psalms 78:41, where believers confine Christ to their own limited understanding and circles. He illustrates this by recounting how the early church restricted Jesus to the Jewish population and how Pentecostals once believed they held the exclusive baptism of the Holy Spirit. Wilkerson shares his personal journey of recognizing God's work beyond traditional boundaries, including among Catholics, and stresses that God’s Spirit is not confined to any one group. He urges believers to expand their view of God and recognize that He is at work in diverse places and among various people. Ultimately, we must avoid representing Jesus as small and instead embrace His vastness and inclusivity.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
What God hath cleansed - God, who made at first the distinction between Jews and Gentiles, has a right to remove it, whenever and by whatever means he pleases: he, therefore, who made the distinction, for wise purposes, between the clean and the unclean, now pronounces all to be clean. He had authority to do the first; he has authority to do the last. God has purposed that the Gentiles shall have the Gospel preached to them: what he therefore has cleansed, "that call not thou common."
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common--The ceremonial distinctions are at an end, and Gentiles, ceremonially separated from the chosen people (Act 10:28), and debarred from that access to God in the visible ordinances of His Church which they enjoyed, are now on a perfect equality with them.
John Gill Bible Commentary
And the voice spake unto him again the second time,.... The following words, what God hath cleansed; that is, hath pronounced clean and lawful to be used, as he now had all sorts of food, Mat 15:11. that call not thou common; or pronounce it to be unholy or unclean, and unlawful to be used: and the same holds good of men, as well as things; for as hereby the Lord instructed Peter, that there was nothing of itself common, or unclean, and unfit for use; so that no man, not any Gentile, Barbarian, Scythian, or be he who he would, was common or unclean, and his company to be avoided as such. Distinctions both of men and meats were now to be laid aside; and the Jews themselves own, that what is now unclean, will be clean in the time to come, or the times of the Messiah; they say (f), "every beast which is unclean in this world, the holy blessed God , cleanses it, in the time to come, (the times of the Messiah,) as they were at first clean to the sons of Noah Gen 9:3, wherefore, as the herb was clean to all, and as the beasts were clean to the sons of Noah; so also in the time to come he will loose what he has bound, or forbidden.'' And particularly they observe, that a swine is call from "to return", because the Lord will return it unto Israel. (g). (f) R. Moses Haddarsan in Galatin. l. 11. c. 12. & Bereshit Rabba in Pugio Fidei, c. 12. sect. 1. (g) Abarbinel Rosh Amana, c. 12. fol. 18. 2.