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Acts 13:38
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In Pisidian Antioch
37But the One whom God raised from the dead did not see decay.38Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.39Through Him everyone who believes is justified from everything you could not be justified from by the law of Moses.
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Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Be it known unto you, therefore - This is the legitimate conclusion: seeing the word of God is true, and he has promised an endless succession to the seed of David; seeing David and all his family have failed in reference to the political kingdom, a spiritual kingdom and a spiritual succession must be intended, that the sure covenant and all its blessings may be continued. Again: seeing the person by whom this is to be done is to see no corruption; - seeing David has died, and has seen (fallen under the power of) corruption; - seeing Jesus the Christ has wrought all the miracles which the prophets said he should work; - seeing he has suffered all the indignities which your prophets said he must suffer; - seeing after his death he has most incontestably risen again from the dead, and has not fallen under the power of corruption, - then he must be the very person in whom all the predictions are fulfilled, and the person through whom all the blessings of the covenant must come. Through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins - See the notes on Act 5:30, Act 5:31. Remission of sins, the removal of the power, guilt, and pollution of sin comes alone through this man, whom ye crucified, and who is risen from the dead.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
the forgiveness of sins--the first necessity of the sinner, and so the first experienced blessing of the Gospel.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Behold, ye despisers,.... In Hab 1:5 from whence these words are taken: we render it with others, "behold ye among the Heathen"; as if the word was compounded of "in", and "nations" or "Heathens"; and so reads the Chaldee paraphrase, "look among the people"; but the Septuagint version renders it, "behold, ye despisers"; which the apostle is thought to follow; wherefore some have imagined a different reading, and that the Septuagint, instead of reads the singular of which is used in Hab 2:5 and there rendered a "despiser" in the same version: but it should be observed, that the Septuagint is not the only version that so renders the word; for the Syriac version renders it, "behold, ye impudent"; and the Arabic version, "behold, ye negligent"; and Dr. Pocock (r) has shown that this word comes from the root which though not to be found in the Bible, yet in the Arabic language, among other things, signifies to behave proudly, or insolently, and so is very properly rendered "despisers", without supposing any different reading or corruption in the text: and as in Habakkuk the proud and haughty Jews are there spoke to, who neglected and despised the law; this is accommodated by the apostle to the Jews in his time, who were very much disposed to despise the Gospel, as they generally did. It follows, "and wonder, and perish"; or disappear, or change countenance, through shame for their sins, and amazement at the judgments of God upon them: for I work a work in your days, which you shall in no wise believe though a man declare it unto you; which, in Habakkuk, refers to the destruction of the city and temple of Jerusalem by the Chaldeans; and here it is suggested, by the citation and application of it, that in a short time a like work would be done in their days; the city and temple of Jerusalem would be destroyed by the Romans, which when told to the Jews in foreign parts, as here in Pisidia, would not be believed by them, though it should be told them by men of probity and credit. (r) Not. Misc. in Porta Mosis, c. 3. p. 31, 32. &c.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
13:38-41 Paul appealed for them to believe the message about Jesus, through whom there is forgiveness for your sins.
Acts 13:38
In Pisidian Antioch
37But the One whom God raised from the dead did not see decay.38Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.39Through Him everyone who believes is justified from everything you could not be justified from by the law of Moses.
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Christian Responsibility
By Alan Redpath5.1K57:56ResponsibilityMAT 10:34LUK 9:23ACT 2:4ACT 13:38ACT 13:46ACT 13:48In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of proclaiming the word of God in order to shine for Jesus and experience the reality of Christ. The disciples in the early church were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit after preaching the word of God. The speaker suggests that simply having intellectual knowledge or a theological training is not enough to truly know Jesus, but rather it requires a personal commitment to Him. The sermon also includes a story about a tightrope walker and a little boy, illustrating the importance of trust and faith in Jesus.
The Great Cost of Unbelief - Part 1
By W.F. Kumuyi3.9K09:48MRK 16:16JHN 3:18ACT 13:381JN 5:10This sermon emphasizes the critical importance of belief in Jesus Christ for salvation and eternal life. It contrasts the consequences of belief and unbelief, highlighting the necessity of accepting Christ as Lord and Savior to receive forgiveness of sins and justification. The message warns against rejecting Christ's sacrifice and promises, as disbelief leads to condemnation and separation from God.
(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.
Changed From Glory to Glory
By Richard Wurmbrand1.8K56:02GloryMAT 9:2LUK 7:47JHN 1:29ACT 13:38ROM 5:8HEB 10:181JN 1:9In this sermon, the pastor shares a personal experience of visiting a saloon with his wife. The owner of the saloon is grateful to the pastor for saving his life and offers them free drinks. The pastor takes this opportunity to share the story of Jesus Christ, his birth, life, crucifixion, resurrection, and his promise to return for those who love him. He then tells a symbolic story of a boy who is rejected by a girl but returns years later and is accepted. The pastor relates this story to the narrow gate of heaven and emphasizes the importance of being able to answer when asked, "Who is there?" by saying that we have been changed into the likeness of Christ and have become one with him.
5 Miracles in John 3:16
By Walter Wilson1.6K49:20MiricalesJHN 3:16JHN 5:12JHN 8:32JHN 8:36ACT 13:38COL 2:131JN 5:12In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power of Jesus' love to unite people from different backgrounds and nationalities. He shares a personal experience of calling up individuals from eleven different nationalities in his church and witnessing their unity and love for one another. The preacher also recounts a story of a man who carried the guilt of killing a soldier during the Civil War, but found forgiveness and peace through Jesus. Additionally, he shares a story of two sisters who were estranged for 12 years but were reconciled after hearing a message about God's forgiveness. The sermon highlights how Jesus preserves and protects believers from destructive behaviors and false religions.
Pilgrim's Progress - Part 3
By Alfred P. Gibbs1.5K56:38Pilgrim's ProgressPSA 119:105ISA 8:20ISA 61:10MAT 6:33ACT 13:382TI 3:161JN 1:9In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of having patience and putting faith and trust in the Lord Jesus. He emphasizes that salvation comes through God's grace and that believers are kept by God's power, enjoying spiritual pleasures as children of God. The preacher then shares a story about a man trying to put out a fire with buckets of water, but instead, the fire grows hotter and higher. The interpreter explains that the fire represents the burden of sin, and the man's futile attempts to put it out symbolize human efforts to overcome sin. The sermon concludes with a description of the pilgrim's progress, where the burden of sin is finally lifted, and the pilgrim looks forward to being with Christ.
Blood Covenant - Part 4
By Bob Phillips1.3K40:11EZK 33:13MAT 6:33ACT 3:26ACT 13:38ACT 13:40ROM 8:11CO 2:9In this tape of the sermon series, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a broken heart and turning to God. He assures the listeners that even if their hearts have become hardened, God can break and soften them if they sincerely ask for it. The speaker urges the audience to take this opportunity to repent and turn to God. The tape concludes with the announcement that the message will continue on the next tape.
(Acts) to the Jew First
By Brian Brodersen81059:37ACT 13:33ACT 13:38ACT 13:46ACT 13:48In this sermon, Paul addresses a Jewish audience and appeals to their history and scriptures. He emphasizes the resurrection of Jesus as the good news and declares it as the message they bring. Paul summarizes the message by highlighting God's fulfillment of raising Jesus and the witness of many. The sermon is similar to Peter's message on the day of Pentecost, leading some to question if Paul copied Peter, but it is likely a summary of Paul's own preaching.
The Unanswered Question
By H.J. Vine0MAT 22:41JHN 1:1JHN 20:31ACT 13:381TI 2:5H.J. Vine preaches about the profound question Jesus posed to the Pharisees regarding the identity of the Christ, emphasizing the divine inspiration of David's words and the significance of recognizing Jesus as both the Son of David and the Son of God. Believers are encouraged to seek the beauty of the Lord, to receive His life-giving words, and to grow in the knowledge of Christ, who is the Man Christ Jesus, truly human yet exalted in glory. The sermon delves into the mystery of the Word becoming flesh, the Creator becoming the Son, and the importance of acknowledging Jesus as both David's Son and David's Lord.
The Twofold Use of the Law & Gospel: "Letter" & "Spirit"
By Martin Luther0MAT 17:2JHN 1:16JHN 3:36ACT 13:38ROM 5:171CO 4:42CO 3:6GAL 3:10Martin Luther preaches about the contrast between the Law and the Gospel, emphasizing how the Law, represented by Moses, brings death and condemnation, while the Gospel, represented by Christ, brings life and salvation. Luther highlights the inadequacy of relying on works and the Law for righteousness, pointing out that the true glory lies in the Gospel message that reveals God's grace and mercy through faith in Christ. He stresses the importance of understanding the transformative power of the Gospel, which comforts and renews the heart, surpassing the glory of the Law and leading to eternal life.
The Way of Salvation
By J.C. Ryle0SalvationFaithISA 53:5MAT 11:28JHN 1:29JHN 14:6ACT 10:43ACT 13:38ROM 10:9EPH 1:7COL 1:14HEB 9:26J.C. Ryle emphasizes that the way to salvation is through trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior, urging individuals to cast their souls upon Him without reliance on their own works. He explains that Christ's sacrifice on the cross provides complete satisfaction for sin, offering forgiveness and redemption to all who believe. Ryle reassures that Jesus has removed all barriers between humanity and God, inviting even the greatest sinners to come to Him for salvation. He stresses that faith is the only requirement for forgiveness, encouraging listeners to approach Christ without delay. The message is clear: no matter one's past, Jesus is ready to receive and save those who come to Him in faith.
The Banker Was a Bankrupt
By Walter Wilson0MAT 11:28MRK 2:10ACT 13:381PE 3:18Walter Wilson shares a powerful testimony of a banker who, despite his prominence and philanthropy, felt a deep restlessness and darkness in his soul. Through a series of conversations, the banker discovers the true path to salvation and finds peace by trusting in Jesus Christ as his Savior. Wilson emphasizes the importance of coming to Jesus just as we are, finding forgiveness, and experiencing the rest that only He can provide.
Jesus Christ the Only Answer
By John Hunter0LUK 2:30LUK 12:15JHN 5:39ACT 5:42ACT 8:35ACT 9:20ACT 10:36ACT 13:38ACT 17:18COL 2:10HEB 13:8John Hunter preaches about the importance of focusing on Jesus Christ as the ultimate source of peace and satisfaction, rather than seeking fulfillment in worldly riches or religious rituals. He emphasizes that true salvation is found in a personal relationship with Christ, as demonstrated in the story of the Ethiopian Eunuch who found joy and salvation through hearing about Jesus. The sermon highlights the power of preaching Jesus as the central message, as seen in the apostles' and early church's focus on Christ as the key to God's salvation. Hunter encourages believers to center their faith on the living Savior, Jesus Christ, who remains constant and present in every circumstance.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Be it known unto you, therefore - This is the legitimate conclusion: seeing the word of God is true, and he has promised an endless succession to the seed of David; seeing David and all his family have failed in reference to the political kingdom, a spiritual kingdom and a spiritual succession must be intended, that the sure covenant and all its blessings may be continued. Again: seeing the person by whom this is to be done is to see no corruption; - seeing David has died, and has seen (fallen under the power of) corruption; - seeing Jesus the Christ has wrought all the miracles which the prophets said he should work; - seeing he has suffered all the indignities which your prophets said he must suffer; - seeing after his death he has most incontestably risen again from the dead, and has not fallen under the power of corruption, - then he must be the very person in whom all the predictions are fulfilled, and the person through whom all the blessings of the covenant must come. Through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins - See the notes on Act 5:30, Act 5:31. Remission of sins, the removal of the power, guilt, and pollution of sin comes alone through this man, whom ye crucified, and who is risen from the dead.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
the forgiveness of sins--the first necessity of the sinner, and so the first experienced blessing of the Gospel.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Behold, ye despisers,.... In Hab 1:5 from whence these words are taken: we render it with others, "behold ye among the Heathen"; as if the word was compounded of "in", and "nations" or "Heathens"; and so reads the Chaldee paraphrase, "look among the people"; but the Septuagint version renders it, "behold, ye despisers"; which the apostle is thought to follow; wherefore some have imagined a different reading, and that the Septuagint, instead of reads the singular of which is used in Hab 2:5 and there rendered a "despiser" in the same version: but it should be observed, that the Septuagint is not the only version that so renders the word; for the Syriac version renders it, "behold, ye impudent"; and the Arabic version, "behold, ye negligent"; and Dr. Pocock (r) has shown that this word comes from the root which though not to be found in the Bible, yet in the Arabic language, among other things, signifies to behave proudly, or insolently, and so is very properly rendered "despisers", without supposing any different reading or corruption in the text: and as in Habakkuk the proud and haughty Jews are there spoke to, who neglected and despised the law; this is accommodated by the apostle to the Jews in his time, who were very much disposed to despise the Gospel, as they generally did. It follows, "and wonder, and perish"; or disappear, or change countenance, through shame for their sins, and amazement at the judgments of God upon them: for I work a work in your days, which you shall in no wise believe though a man declare it unto you; which, in Habakkuk, refers to the destruction of the city and temple of Jerusalem by the Chaldeans; and here it is suggested, by the citation and application of it, that in a short time a like work would be done in their days; the city and temple of Jerusalem would be destroyed by the Romans, which when told to the Jews in foreign parts, as here in Pisidia, would not be believed by them, though it should be told them by men of probity and credit. (r) Not. Misc. in Porta Mosis, c. 3. p. 31, 32. &c.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
13:38-41 Paul appealed for them to believe the message about Jesus, through whom there is forgiveness for your sins.