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Luke 24:48
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- Adam Clarke
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Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Ye are witnesses of these things - He gave them a full commission to proclaim these glad tidings of peace and salvation to a lost world. The disciples were witnesses not only that Christ had suffered and rose again from the dead; but also that he opens the understanding by the inspiration of his Spirit, that he gives repentance, that he pardons sin, and purifies from all unrighteousness, and that he is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come unto the knowledge of the truth and be saved. And these are the things of which their successors in the Gospel ministry must bear witness. As far as a man steadily and affectionately proclaims these doctrines, so far God will bless his labor to the salvation of those who hear him. But no man can with any propriety bear witness of that grace that saves the soul, whose own soul is not saved by that grace.
John Gill Bible Commentary
And they worshipped him,.... Not with a civil worship, as he was sometimes worshipped by men, in the days of his flesh, who, though they took him for some extraordinary person, knew him not to be the Son of God; but with religious worship as God: for by his resurrection from the dead, Christ was declared to be the Son of God, and both by that, and by his going to his Father, his ascension to heaven, the disciples were more confirmed in his proper deity, and divine sonship; and therefore worshipped him as God; by calling upon his name, ascribing blessings and honour, and glory, to him; by making him the object of their reverence and fear; and by trusting in him; and by doing every religious act in his name, and which they ever after continued to do: and returned to Jerusalem: as they were ordered, where they were to tarry and wait for the pouring down of the Spirit: and this they did with great joy; for though their Lord was parted from them, and was gone to heaven, this did not cause sorrow, as did his death, but, on the contrary, joy, even great joy; partly because of the glory he was entered into, and possessed of; and partly on account of what he was gone to do for them; to appear in the presence of God for them, to make intercession for them, to take possession of heaven in their name, and to prepare a place for them, as well as to receive gifts for them; and now they return to Jerusalem with great cheerfulness, in full hope and expectation, yea, assurance of faith, that they should shortly receive the promise of the Father.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
24:48 The primary role of the apostles in the book of Acts was to be witnesses to the fulfillment of Scripture in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus (see Acts 1:8).
Luke 24:48
Jesus Appears to the Disciples
47and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.48You are witnesses of these things.
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We Must Be a People Marked by the Presence of God
By Michael L. Brown1.0K31:30EXO 33:12PSA 68:1MAT 6:33LUK 24:48ACT 1:4ACT 1:8In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of experiencing the power of God rather than relying on human wisdom. He encourages the congregation to hunger for the power of the gospel and to come together with anticipation and expectation of encountering God. The speaker shares a personal experience of being stirred by a worship video and highlights the miracle of the gospel, which allows believers to experience God's presence in their everyday lives. He challenges the listeners to pay the personal price of denying themselves and seeking God's face, as well as making a corporate effort to encourage one another in pursuing God.
Why We Need the Holy Spirit Today
By Gary Osborne44356:30Holy SpiritLUK 24:44LUK 24:48ACT 1:8ACT 1:12In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of embracing the mission given to believers by Jesus Christ. He highlights that being part of God's family means having a purpose beyond personal happiness and success. The speaker references Luke 24:44-48, where Jesus commissions his disciples to proclaim repentance and forgiveness of sins in his name to all nations. The speaker encourages listeners to understand the significance of this commission and to rely on God's supernatural power for personal transformation and the transformation of others.
Henricians
By William Cathcart0MRK 14:63LUK 24:48JHN 4:35ACT 1:8ACT 2:42ACT 4:31ACT 5:32HEB 10:28In this sermon, the preacher delves into the meaning of 'witnesses' (martus/martys) in the Bible, highlighting the dual role of a witness as one who has seen or experienced something and one who testifies to what they saw. The sermon emphasizes the importance of being a witness in legal settings and in recounting firsthand knowledge. It also explores how witnesses in the Bible attest to facts, give evidence, and confirm truth through verbal testimony. The preacher connects the concept of witnesses to the Old Testament 'formula' of 'two or three witnesses' and discusses how witnesses in Hebrews 11 exemplify faith in God. The sermon concludes by discussing the significance of being a witness for Jesus, even to the point of martyrdom, and how the power of the Holy Spirit enables believers to be effective witnesses to the truth of God and His coming judgment.
Preaching of Barnabas
By Clement of Rome0LUK 24:48JHN 1:14ACT 1:8ACT 4:201JN 1:1Clement of Rome recounts his encounter with Barnabas, a Hebrew disciple of Jesus, who shared firsthand accounts of witnessing the miracles and teachings of the Son of God. Barnabas spoke with authenticity and simplicity, drawing many witnesses from the crowd to attest to the truth of his experiences with Jesus.
Of One Heart and Soul
By J. Frank Norris0ISA 6:8MAL 3:10MRK 16:15LUK 24:48ACT 4:32ROM 15:51CO 1:10EPH 4:3PHP 2:2COL 3:14J. Frank Norris preaches about the unity and power of believers in the early church, emphasizing the importance of being of one heart and one soul in faith, testimony, and giving. He urges the congregation to focus on witnessing for Jesus Christ with holy boldness, trusting in God's presence and power to guide and protect them. Norris highlights the simplicity of the New Testament method of spreading the Gospel through believers coming together in unity, giving their all to God, and sharing the message of salvation with everyone they encounter.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Ye are witnesses of these things - He gave them a full commission to proclaim these glad tidings of peace and salvation to a lost world. The disciples were witnesses not only that Christ had suffered and rose again from the dead; but also that he opens the understanding by the inspiration of his Spirit, that he gives repentance, that he pardons sin, and purifies from all unrighteousness, and that he is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come unto the knowledge of the truth and be saved. And these are the things of which their successors in the Gospel ministry must bear witness. As far as a man steadily and affectionately proclaims these doctrines, so far God will bless his labor to the salvation of those who hear him. But no man can with any propriety bear witness of that grace that saves the soul, whose own soul is not saved by that grace.
John Gill Bible Commentary
And they worshipped him,.... Not with a civil worship, as he was sometimes worshipped by men, in the days of his flesh, who, though they took him for some extraordinary person, knew him not to be the Son of God; but with religious worship as God: for by his resurrection from the dead, Christ was declared to be the Son of God, and both by that, and by his going to his Father, his ascension to heaven, the disciples were more confirmed in his proper deity, and divine sonship; and therefore worshipped him as God; by calling upon his name, ascribing blessings and honour, and glory, to him; by making him the object of their reverence and fear; and by trusting in him; and by doing every religious act in his name, and which they ever after continued to do: and returned to Jerusalem: as they were ordered, where they were to tarry and wait for the pouring down of the Spirit: and this they did with great joy; for though their Lord was parted from them, and was gone to heaven, this did not cause sorrow, as did his death, but, on the contrary, joy, even great joy; partly because of the glory he was entered into, and possessed of; and partly on account of what he was gone to do for them; to appear in the presence of God for them, to make intercession for them, to take possession of heaven in their name, and to prepare a place for them, as well as to receive gifts for them; and now they return to Jerusalem with great cheerfulness, in full hope and expectation, yea, assurance of faith, that they should shortly receive the promise of the Father.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
24:48 The primary role of the apostles in the book of Acts was to be witnesses to the fulfillment of Scripture in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus (see Acts 1:8).