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- Adam Clarke
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Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Be ye kind one to another - Γινεσθε - χρηστοι· Be kind and obliging to each other; study good breeding and gentleness of manners. A Christian cannot be a savage, and he need not be a boor. Never put any person to needless pain. Tender-hearted - Ευσπλαγχνοι· Compassionate; having the bowels easily moved (as the word implies) to commiserate the state of the wretched and distressed. Forgiving one another - Should you receive any injury from a brother, or from any man, be as ready to forgive him, on his repentance and acknowledgment, as God was, for Christ's sake, to forgive you when you repented of your sins, and took refuge in his mercy. 1. The exhortations given in this chapter, if properly attended to, have the most direct tendency to secure the peace of the individual, the comfort of every family, and the welfare and unity of every Christian society. That God never prohibits any thing that is useful to us, is an unshaken truth. And that he never commands what has not the most pointed relation to our present and eternal welfare, is not less so. How is it, then, that we do not glory in his commandments and rejoice in his prohibitions? If the gratification of our fleshly propensities could do us good, that gratification had never been forbidden. God plants thorns in the way that would lead us to death and perdition. 2. From the provision which God has made for the soul's salvation, we may see the nature, and in some sense the extent, of the salvation provided. Much on this subject has been said in the preceding chapter, and the same subject is continued here. God requires that the Church shall be holy, so that it may be a proper habitation for himself; and he requires that each believer should be holy, and that he should, under the influences of his grace, arrive at the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ! Eph 4:13. This is astonishing; but God is able to make all grace abound towards us. 3. It is the will of God that Christians should be well instructed; that they should become wise and intelligent; and have their understandings well cultivated and improved. Sound learning is of great worth, even in religion; the wisest and best instructed Christians are the most steady, and may be the most useful. If a man be a child in knowledge, he is likely to be tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine; and often lies at the mercy of interested, designing men: the more knowledge he has, the more safe is his state. If our circumstances be such that we have few means of improvement, we should turn them to the best account. "Partial knowledge is better than total ignorance; he who cannot get all he may wish, must take heed to acquire all that he can." If total ignorance be a bad and dangerous thing, every degree of knowledge lessens both the evil and the danger. It must never be forgotten that the Holy Scriptures themselves are capable of making men wise unto salvation, if read and studied with faith in Christ. 4. Union among the followers of Christ is strongly recommended. How can spiritual brethren fall out by the way? Have they not all one Father, all one Head? Do they not form one body, and are they not all members of each other? Would it not be monstrous to see the nails pulling out the eyes, the hands tearing off the flesh from the body, the teeth biting out the tongue, etc., etc.? And is it less so to see the members of a Christian society bite and devour each other, till they are consumed one of another? Every member of the mystical body of Christ should labor for the comfort and edification of the whole, and the honor of the Head. He that would live a quiet life, and keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace, must be as backward to take offense as to give it. Would all act on this plan (and surely it is as rational as it is Christian) we should soon have glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace and good will among men. 5. A roughness of manners is to some unavoidable; it is partly owing to the peculiar texture of their mind, and partly to their education. But there are others who glory in, and endeavor to cultivate, this ungentle disposition; under this is often concealed a great degree of spiritual pride, and perhaps some malignity; for they think that this roughness gives them a right to say grating, harsh, and severe things. They should be taught another lesson; and if they will not demean themselves as they ought, they should be left to themselves, and no man should associate with them. They are not Christians, and they act beneath the character of men.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
(Luk 7:42; Col 3:12). even as--God hath shown Himself "kind, tender-hearted, and forgiving to you"; it is but just that you in turn shall be so to your fellow men, who have not erred against you in the degree that you have erred against God (Mat 18:33). God for Christ's sake--rather as Greek, "God in Christ" (Co2 5:19). It is in Christ that God vouchsafes forgiveness to us. It cost God the death of His Son, as man, to forgive us. It costs us nothing to forgive our fellow man. hath forgiven--rather as Greek, "forgave you." God has, once for all, forgiven sin in Christ, as a past historical fact. Next: Ephesians Chapter 5
Tyndale Open Study Notes
4:32 Forgiving fellow believers is a natural and good response to experiencing God’s forgiving grace in Christ (cp. Col 3:12-13; 1 Jn 4:19).
New Life in Christ
31Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice.32Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.
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A New Attitude Towards People
By Francis Chan28K31:22JHN 13:34ROM 12:16EPH 4:32COL 3:12HEB 10:241PE 4:9This sermon emphasizes the transformation believers undergo when they accept Christ, becoming new creations and living differently from the world's patterns. It delves into the importance of unity and forgiveness within the church body, highlighting the need to bear with one another, forgive grievances, and let the peace of Christ rule in hearts. The message stresses the collective responsibility of believers to live in harmony, love, and unity as a reflection of God's love and to impact the world.
How to Forgive
By Corrie Ten Boom23K51:26ForgivenessISA 11:9MAT 24:35EPH 4:32EPH 5:18HEB 12:151PE 4:102PE 3:14In this sermon, the pastor encourages the audience to find joy and strength in the knowledge that Jesus will come again and make everything new. He emphasizes that despite the difficulties and suffering we may face in this world, our source of strength is Jesus Christ and His cross. The pastor shares a personal experience of being in a concentration camp and highlights the importance of holding onto Jesus' hand during deep times of struggle. He also mentions a movie called "The Hiding Place" that depicts both the happy moments and the suffering in the concentration camp, reminding the audience that even in the worst circumstances, the best remains. The sermon concludes with the pastor urging the audience to have courage and recognize the signs of the times, as Jesus' return may be imminent.
God Uses Foolish Things - Part 1
By Jackie Pullinger14K43:07ServicePSA 46:10PRO 3:5MAT 6:33ROM 12:2EPH 4:32PHP 4:13JAS 1:19The sermon transcript provided is not coherent and does not contain any clear message or topic. It seems to be a jumble of unrelated thoughts and statements. There is no mention of any specific biblical teachings or references. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a summary of the video in four sentences.
What Is the True Church of Jesus Christ
By David Wilkerson5.7K48:33MAT 18:20JHN 20:22EPH 4:322TI 2:162TI 2:21HEB 10:25This sermon emphasizes the true Church of Jesus Christ, highlighting the importance of individual believers having a special love relationship with Jesus, being wholly devoted to Him, and gathering with others who share that devotion. It stresses the need for the presence of Jesus in the church, the manifestation of the Holy Spirit in changing hearts, and the power of forgiveness and remitting sins against one another as a key aspect of the church. The sermon encourages believers to seek a church where the presence of the Lord is real and to be part of a body of devoted individuals.
Gospel Healing for Hurting Marriages
By Voddie Baucham5.7K48:39Marriage ProblemsEPH 4:11EPH 4:15EPH 4:25EPH 4:32EPH 5:31In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of people coming to church when they are facing difficulties in their closest relationships. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the difference between right believing (orthodoxy) and right behaving (orthopraxy). The first three chapters of Ephesians focus on salvation and what Christ has done, while the last three chapters focus on how to live in light of that salvation. The speaker encourages the audience to walk in a manner worthy of their calling, urging them to consider their conduct in Christ.
Forgiving and Being Forgiven
By Roy Hession5.2K36:39ForgivenessMAT 5:23MAT 18:21MRK 11:25LUK 17:3EPH 4:32COL 3:13In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of a troubled church and a man who caused trouble within it. The speaker emphasizes the importance of forgiveness as a God-like act and encourages the audience to forgive others. The sermon also mentions the preaching of the gospel and the salvation of the man who caused trouble, leading to his repentance and seeking forgiveness from those he had wronged. The speaker uses examples of lawbreakers pointing fingers at each other to illustrate the need for grace and forgiveness in our own lives.
Useful for the Master - Part 1
By Jackie Pullinger4.0K08:24MAT 6:14MRK 11:25LUK 6:37EPH 4:32COL 3:13This sermon focuses on the power of forgiveness, emphasizing the importance of forgiving others as God has forgiven us, the freedom and healing that comes from letting go of bitterness and resentment, and the transformative impact forgiveness can have on relationships and personal well-being.
Marks of a Spirit Filled Church - Part 2
By A.W. Tozer3.7K19:54Spirit FilledPSA 29:4MAT 6:33MAT 22:39JHN 10:27ROM 12:2EPH 4:321JN 1:9In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being a positive influence in the neighborhood. He believes that by living a godly life and having spirit-filled churches, the crime rate can be reduced. The preacher also expresses his ambition to worship the Lord in holiness and to hear the voice of the shepherd. He concludes by stating that worship is more powerful and joyful than any form of entertainment, and that the church should prioritize worship.
Bakht Singh Funeral - Part 6
By Bakht Singh2.9K06:00MAT 6:14MRK 11:25LUK 6:37EPH 4:32COL 3:13This sermon focuses on the power of forgiveness, emphasizing the importance of forgiving others as God has forgiven us, the freedom and healing that comes from letting go of bitterness and resentment, and the transformative impact forgiveness can have on relationships and personal well-being.
Laws of the Spiritual Life #3 - the Law of Faith
By Zac Poonen2.8K50:58Spiritual LifeMAT 9:27EPH 4:32In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the temporary nature of worldly possessions and the futility of fighting for material wealth. He compares life to a game of Monopoly, where people are constantly striving for money and property, but ultimately, it all becomes worthless when God ends the game. The preacher encourages believers to focus on their faith in God rather than their abilities or circumstances. He reminds them that God can use anyone, regardless of their limitations, to accomplish great things. The sermon also highlights the importance of having faith in God's plan and not being discouraged by the attempts of others to suppress or hinder one's ministry. The preacher concludes by emphasizing that true riches come from having faith in God, not from material wealth.
The Power of Kindness
By Jim Cymbala2.5K30:03KindnessECC 3:1MAT 5:44LUK 6:35ROM 12:20GAL 6:10EPH 4:321JN 3:18In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of kindness in our lives as Christians. He mentions that while people may know the Bible, speak in tongues, or preach, they may still lack kindness. The speaker prays for God to help us draw people to Him through our kindness, especially in a world filled with confusion and misconceptions about Christianity. He highlights the need for our actions to reflect our faith and for us to show love through acts of kindness, assisting and helping others. The speaker also references the book of Proverbs, stating that those who are kind benefit themselves, while the cruel bring ruin upon themselves.
The New Covenant - Slovakia Conference 2003 (Slovakian/english)
By Gary Wilkerson2.4K1:28:07New CovenantMAT 6:33JHN 17:17JHN 17:21ROM 12:101CO 11:29EPH 4:321JN 4:7In this sermon, the speaker encourages the congregation to gather in small groups and pray for one another. He emphasizes the importance of unity in the body of Christ and the need to love one another. The speaker shares his personal struggles as a pastor and his desire to see his church grow. He also mentions attending a conference on seeker-sensitive churches and being impressed by their methods, but realizing that his own church was not experiencing the same growth.
Visiting the Iniquity of the Fathers
By Keith Daniel2.4K1:37:34SinEXO 20:5EXO 34:6MAT 6:33ROM 8:28EPH 4:321JN 1:9REV 21:4In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about a young boy who expressed his desire to attend Bible school and become a preacher. Years later, the speaker encounters a man named Roy who has become a hardened and angry individual, causing fear and distress to those around him. Despite his initial resistance, the speaker refuses to be intimidated by Roy and continues to engage with him. The sermon ends with the speaker affirming that the young boy from the beginning of the story has grown into a man of God, highlighting the transformative power of faith.
Building Communication Skills
By William MacDonald2.2K41:42Communication1CO 6:4EPH 4:28EPH 4:32COL 4:6In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of speaking the truth in love, as taught in Ephesians 4:15. He highlights the balanced approach of Jesus, who spoke the truth with gracious words. The speaker encourages believers to make spiritual applications from the Word of God and to avoid trivial conversations. He also shares an illustration of a conversation that lacked substance, emphasizing the need to focus on meaningful topics. Overall, the sermon emphasizes the importance of building communication skills rooted in truth and love.
Keys to Spiritual Growth - Part 3
By John MacArthur2.2K52:42NEH 9:33PSA 51:4DAN 9:20LUK 5:8LUK 18:13EPH 4:322TI 3:161PE 2:21JN 1:9This sermon emphasizes the importance of spiritual growth in the Christian life, highlighting the ongoing process of maturing in faith. It stresses the need for believers to continually grow in grace, knowledge, and maturity through the Word of God. Confessing Jesus as Lord, aiming life at God's glory, and acknowledging and repenting of sin are key aspects of spiritual growth discussed in this sermon.
'Forgive Us, Our Debtors'
By Derek Cleave2.2K55:20ForgivenessMAT 5:44MAT 6:14MAT 6:33MAT 18:21MAT 18:23EPH 4:32In this sermon, the speaker begins by recounting a parable from the Bible about a servant who owed a debt to his master. The servant was forgiven his debt but refused to show mercy to a fellow servant who owed him money. The master then punished the servant for his lack of forgiveness. The speaker emphasizes that just as the servant owed a debt to his master, we also owe a debt to God for our sins. He explains that we cannot escape this debt and that God's patience is not a substitute for forgiveness. The sermon concludes with the reminder that we must forgive others in order to receive forgiveness from God.
04 Building Fellowship as Husband & Wife
By Zac Poonen2.1K59:07GEN 3:9JOB 1:5PSA 133:1PRO 15:4PRO 18:21EPH 4:32COL 4:6JAS 3:21PE 3:7This sermon emphasizes the importance of God's order in earthly families as a foundation for building the church. It contrasts the focus on family in the New Testament with the lack of emphasis in the Old Testament, highlighting the significance of relationships within the family unit. The message encourages acknowledging mistakes, seeking forgiveness, and fostering fellowship between spouses and children, with a focus on speaking graciously and building a home filled with love and unity.
Challenges to Marriage
By Alan Cairns1.9K1:03:00ISA 32:17ISA 53:52CO 5:14GAL 2:20EPH 4:32EPH 5:25EPH 5:33HEB 12:1This sermon emphasizes the importance of selflessness in marriage, addressing challenges such as communication, children, morals, finances, and selfishness. It highlights the need for couples to prioritize the well-being of each other, rooted in the love of Christ. The ultimate solution to marital difficulties is found in living out the faith of the gospel, denying self, and running the race with patience while looking unto Jesus.
Biblical Principals of Marrage
By George Verwer1.8K58:17MarriageEPH 4:32In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of prioritizing our time and not allowing distractions, such as excessive football watching, to hinder our relationships and responsibilities. He encourages viewers to evaluate how they are spending their time and make necessary changes to invest in their marriages, families, and personal growth. The preacher also highlights the need for discipline in all areas of life and the importance of learning to relax and have fun in the home. He concludes by acknowledging his own mistakes and urging listeners to learn from both instruction and experience in order to cultivate successful relationships.
To Live Is Christ, to Die Is Gain (Martyrdom / Persecution)
By Compilations1.8K27:46MAT 6:14MRK 11:25LUK 6:37EPH 4:32COL 3:13This sermon focuses on the power of forgiveness, emphasizing the importance of forgiving others as God has forgiven us, the freedom and healing that comes from letting go of bitterness and resentment, and the transformative impact forgiveness can have on relationships and personal well-being.
Bringing Up Children Gods Way
By Bob Hoekstra1.7K1:01:51MAT 6:14MRK 11:25LUK 6:37EPH 4:32COL 3:13This sermon focuses on the power of forgiveness, emphasizing the importance of forgiving others as God has forgiven us, the freedom and healing that comes from letting go of bitterness and resentment, and the transformative impact forgiveness can have on relationships and personal well-being.
1 Thessalonians 5:12-15
By Paul Washer1.7K1:09:58ExpositionalMAT 6:33EPH 4:321TH 1:31TH 5:121TH 5:14In this sermon, the speaker urges the congregation to take certain actions towards one another. These actions include admonishing the unruly, encouraging the faint-hearted, helping the weak, and being patient with everyone. The speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing and appreciating the hard work and sacrifices made by others. Additionally, the speaker highlights the need for holding onto both people and the word of God in order to be compassionate and truly help others. The sermon references Ephesians 4 and emphasizes the role of equipping the saints for the work of service in building up the body of Christ.
The Canadian Revival - Part 2
By Bill McLeod1.6K09:252CH 7:14PSA 85:6JOL 2:28MAT 18:20ACT 3:19ROM 12:2GAL 5:22EPH 4:32JAS 4:81JN 1:9This sermon recounts a powerful revival that took place in Saskatoon, Canada, where churches were filled beyond capacity, people confessed their sins publicly, and individuals experienced profound spiritual transformations. The revival led to reconciliations, forgiveness, and a deep sense of God's presence, with lives being changed and prayers being answered in remarkable ways.
The Moravian Revival
By Andrew Davies1.6K47:41Moravian RevivalMAT 16:28MRK 9:1LUK 9:27ROM 12:10EPH 4:32PHP 2:21TH 5:11In this sermon, the preacher discusses the joy and happiness that comes from the presence of the Holy Spirit. He references a hymn by Bishop Gambold that expresses the deep love and connection between Jesus and his followers. The preacher also mentions Jesus' promise that some of his disciples would see him coming in his kingdom before they taste death. He emphasizes the importance of preaching about Christ and his sacrifice to bring blessings to the heathen. The sermon includes stories about a countess who found true joy in the Savior and a preacher who found solace in repeating verses from Bishop Gambold's hymn.
Hating, Forgiving, Loving One Another
By Roy Hession1.5K50:37HatingJHN 13:34EPH 4:32TIT 3:3In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation in relationships. He shares a story of a boy who had a fight with his brother and encourages the audience to seek forgiveness and mend broken relationships. Another speaker, Dave Wilson, shares his testimony of dying to self and finding love in difficult situations. The sermon concludes with a song and a reminder to take ourselves as we are and seek forgiveness from Christ.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Be ye kind one to another - Γινεσθε - χρηστοι· Be kind and obliging to each other; study good breeding and gentleness of manners. A Christian cannot be a savage, and he need not be a boor. Never put any person to needless pain. Tender-hearted - Ευσπλαγχνοι· Compassionate; having the bowels easily moved (as the word implies) to commiserate the state of the wretched and distressed. Forgiving one another - Should you receive any injury from a brother, or from any man, be as ready to forgive him, on his repentance and acknowledgment, as God was, for Christ's sake, to forgive you when you repented of your sins, and took refuge in his mercy. 1. The exhortations given in this chapter, if properly attended to, have the most direct tendency to secure the peace of the individual, the comfort of every family, and the welfare and unity of every Christian society. That God never prohibits any thing that is useful to us, is an unshaken truth. And that he never commands what has not the most pointed relation to our present and eternal welfare, is not less so. How is it, then, that we do not glory in his commandments and rejoice in his prohibitions? If the gratification of our fleshly propensities could do us good, that gratification had never been forbidden. God plants thorns in the way that would lead us to death and perdition. 2. From the provision which God has made for the soul's salvation, we may see the nature, and in some sense the extent, of the salvation provided. Much on this subject has been said in the preceding chapter, and the same subject is continued here. God requires that the Church shall be holy, so that it may be a proper habitation for himself; and he requires that each believer should be holy, and that he should, under the influences of his grace, arrive at the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ! Eph 4:13. This is astonishing; but God is able to make all grace abound towards us. 3. It is the will of God that Christians should be well instructed; that they should become wise and intelligent; and have their understandings well cultivated and improved. Sound learning is of great worth, even in religion; the wisest and best instructed Christians are the most steady, and may be the most useful. If a man be a child in knowledge, he is likely to be tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine; and often lies at the mercy of interested, designing men: the more knowledge he has, the more safe is his state. If our circumstances be such that we have few means of improvement, we should turn them to the best account. "Partial knowledge is better than total ignorance; he who cannot get all he may wish, must take heed to acquire all that he can." If total ignorance be a bad and dangerous thing, every degree of knowledge lessens both the evil and the danger. It must never be forgotten that the Holy Scriptures themselves are capable of making men wise unto salvation, if read and studied with faith in Christ. 4. Union among the followers of Christ is strongly recommended. How can spiritual brethren fall out by the way? Have they not all one Father, all one Head? Do they not form one body, and are they not all members of each other? Would it not be monstrous to see the nails pulling out the eyes, the hands tearing off the flesh from the body, the teeth biting out the tongue, etc., etc.? And is it less so to see the members of a Christian society bite and devour each other, till they are consumed one of another? Every member of the mystical body of Christ should labor for the comfort and edification of the whole, and the honor of the Head. He that would live a quiet life, and keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace, must be as backward to take offense as to give it. Would all act on this plan (and surely it is as rational as it is Christian) we should soon have glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace and good will among men. 5. A roughness of manners is to some unavoidable; it is partly owing to the peculiar texture of their mind, and partly to their education. But there are others who glory in, and endeavor to cultivate, this ungentle disposition; under this is often concealed a great degree of spiritual pride, and perhaps some malignity; for they think that this roughness gives them a right to say grating, harsh, and severe things. They should be taught another lesson; and if they will not demean themselves as they ought, they should be left to themselves, and no man should associate with them. They are not Christians, and they act beneath the character of men.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
(Luk 7:42; Col 3:12). even as--God hath shown Himself "kind, tender-hearted, and forgiving to you"; it is but just that you in turn shall be so to your fellow men, who have not erred against you in the degree that you have erred against God (Mat 18:33). God for Christ's sake--rather as Greek, "God in Christ" (Co2 5:19). It is in Christ that God vouchsafes forgiveness to us. It cost God the death of His Son, as man, to forgive us. It costs us nothing to forgive our fellow man. hath forgiven--rather as Greek, "forgave you." God has, once for all, forgiven sin in Christ, as a past historical fact. Next: Ephesians Chapter 5
Tyndale Open Study Notes
4:32 Forgiving fellow believers is a natural and good response to experiencing God’s forgiving grace in Christ (cp. Col 3:12-13; 1 Jn 4:19).