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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
The substance of these important verses has occurred more than once before. (See on Mat 10:34-36; Luk 12:49-53, &c.).
John Gill Bible Commentary
If ye were of the world,.... Belonged to the world, were of the same spirit and principles with it, and pursued the same practices: the world would love its own; for every like loves its like; the men of the world love each other's persons, company, and conversation: but because ye are not of the world: once they were, being born into it, brought up in it, had their conversation among the men of it, were themselves men of carnal, worldly, principles and practices; but being called by Christ, and becoming his disciples, they were no more of it; and as he was not of the world, so they were not of it, though they were in it. The Jews distinguish the disciples of the wise men, from , "the men of the world" (u), pretending that they were not; but this is a character that only belongs to the disciples of Christ, in consequence of their being called by him out of it: but I have chosen you out of the world: which designs not the eternal election of them, but the separation of them from the rest of the world in the effectual calling, and the designation of them to his work and service: therefore the world hateth you; and since it was upon that account, they had no reason to be uneasy, but rather to rejoice; seeing this was an evidence of their not belonging to the world, and of being chosen and called by Christ out of it. (u) T. Bab. Kiddushin, fol. 80. 2.
John 15:17
No Greater Love
16You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.17This is My command to you: Love one another.
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The Appearing of Resurrection and the Giving of Power
By Newman Sze8201:22:11MAT 28:1MAT 28:19MRK 16:15LUK 24:44JHN 20:19JHN 21:25In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the 40 days that Jesus spent on earth after His resurrection. He explains that during this time, Jesus trained His disciples to shift their focus from external things to internal revelation, from the flesh to the Holy Spirit, and from the law to life. The speaker shares a personal anecdote about a turbulent airplane ride to illustrate the need for Christians to rise above fear and rely on the Holy Spirit. He concludes by urging the audience to prioritize their personal encounter with the Lord and the experience of being filled with the Holy Spirit.
I Can’t Talk to You…unless!
By David Wilkerson0Hearing God's VoiceSpiritual CleansingPSA 139:23JHN 15:17David Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of recognizing and listening to God's voice, noting that many Christians have silenced it over time due to distractions and misconceptions. He stresses that before God provides direction in our lives, He first calls us to a place of cleansing, addressing hidden sins and idols in our hearts. Wilkerson reminds us that God desires to be our guide and protector, but this requires honesty and a willingness to let go of our burdens and grudges. The sermon encourages believers to seek a deeper relationship with God by confronting their inner struggles and aligning their hearts with His commandments.
The World
By Thomas Bradbury0LUK 18:9JHN 1:10JHN 3:16JHN 15:17JHN 17:8ACT 5:20ACT 11:14ROM 1:81CO 7:311JN 2:1Thomas Bradbury preaches on the profound love of God as demonstrated in John 3:16, emphasizing the necessity of being born again to understand divine truth and experience salvation through Jesus Christ. He delves into the significance of the term 'the world,' refuting the misconception that it refers to all mankind, and instead reveals its various contextual meanings in Scripture. Bradbury highlights the exclusivity of God's love for His chosen ones, contrasting it with the world's enmity towards God, and underscores the divine purpose of salvation for both Jews and Gentiles, breaking down all barriers through Christ.
Check Those Unkind Words and Thoughts
By Mary Wilder Tileston0PSA 34:5PSA 119:133PRO 10:12MAT 5:44JHN 15:171PE 4:8Mary Wilder Tileston emphasizes the importance of loving one another as commanded by Jesus in John 15:17, highlighting the need for more grace, sweetness, and sunshine from God's loving heart to overcome lingering habits in the soul. She encourages overcoming disturbances caused by disagreeable individuals by forcing oneself to love them, seeing them as opportunities to become more like the kind and loving Lord. Tileston also addresses the impact of uncharitable thoughts and words, suggesting the practice of replacing negative thoughts with prayers for others to foster love and compassion.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
The substance of these important verses has occurred more than once before. (See on Mat 10:34-36; Luk 12:49-53, &c.).
John Gill Bible Commentary
If ye were of the world,.... Belonged to the world, were of the same spirit and principles with it, and pursued the same practices: the world would love its own; for every like loves its like; the men of the world love each other's persons, company, and conversation: but because ye are not of the world: once they were, being born into it, brought up in it, had their conversation among the men of it, were themselves men of carnal, worldly, principles and practices; but being called by Christ, and becoming his disciples, they were no more of it; and as he was not of the world, so they were not of it, though they were in it. The Jews distinguish the disciples of the wise men, from , "the men of the world" (u), pretending that they were not; but this is a character that only belongs to the disciples of Christ, in consequence of their being called by him out of it: but I have chosen you out of the world: which designs not the eternal election of them, but the separation of them from the rest of the world in the effectual calling, and the designation of them to his work and service: therefore the world hateth you; and since it was upon that account, they had no reason to be uneasy, but rather to rejoice; seeing this was an evidence of their not belonging to the world, and of being chosen and called by Christ out of it. (u) T. Bab. Kiddushin, fol. 80. 2.