Psalms 1:5
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James Smith
Zac Poonen
Horatius BonarSummary
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
stand in the judgment--be acquitted. They shall be driven from among the good (Mat 25:45-46).
John Gill Bible Commentary
Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment,.... Neither in temporal judgment, when God comes forth in a way of wrath and sore displeasure; for who can stand before him when he is angry? what are chaff and stubble, thorns and briers, to consuming fire? nor in the last and great day of judgment, so the Targum and Kimchi interpret the words; for that day will burn like an oven the wicked, who will be as stubble, and leave neither root nor branch, Mal 4:1, when the great day of the Lamb's wrath is come, who will be able to stand? Rom 6:16; there will be no standing for the wicked when he appears; they will all stand before the judgment seat of Christ, to take their trial and hear their sentence, Co2 5:10; but they shall not stand in the same place with the righteous, not at Christ's right hand, but at his left; they shall not stand with an holy confidence, with intrepidity, and without shame, as the blessed man will; they will not stand, but fall in judgment; they will not be acquitted and discharged, but be condemned to everlasting punishment, Mat 25:30; and this sense the Targum on the place expresses, "the ungodly shall not be justified in the great day"; the Vulgate Latin and Septuagint versions render the words, "the ungodly shall not rise again in judgment"; from whence some have concluded there will be no resurrection of the wicked: which seems, to be the sense of Kimchi and other Jewish writers; who assert that the souls of the wicked perish with their bodies at death, and that the latter rise not, contrary to Ecc 12:7; but that the wicked will, rise may be concluded from the justice of God, which requires that the bodies which have sinned should be punished; and from the general judgment of good and bad, and from the account of the punishment of hell, which will be inflicted on the body as well as on the soul: besides, the contrary doctrine is a licentious one, and is calculated to harden wicked men in their sins, and is directly repugnant to the assertions of Christ, and the Apostle Paul, Joh 5:28; nor has it any foundation in this text, even admitting such a version; which does not absolutely affirm that the wicked shall not rise again, but that they shall not rise again in, judgment, in the first resurrection, the resurrection of the just, and so as to be acquitted and discharged, but they shall rise to the resurrection of damnation; nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; who are made righteous by the righteousness of Christ imputed to them, and have a work of grace and holiness wrought in them; and who, under the influence of grace, live soberly, righteously, and godly; these are the same with the blessed man, Psa 1:1; and who at the day of judgment will be perfectly holy, and free from all sin; and they will be all gathered together by the holy angels; the dead saints will be raised, the living ones will be changed, and both will be caught up together to meet the Lord in the air, and will make up one general assembly and church of the firstborn; and among these, and in this assembly, there will not be a single sinner; there are now sinners in Zion, foolish virgins with the wise, chaff and tares among Christ's wheat, and wolves and goats among his sheep; but then there will be an eternal separation, and no mixing together any more.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
1:5 The wicked cannot abide the scrutiny of the Lord’s judgment; they are already condemned (see 5:5; 7:6; 101:7).
Psalms 1:5
The Two Paths
4Not so the wicked! For they are like chaff driven off by the wind. 5Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
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(Knowing God's Way) 15. Seeing the Glory of Christ and Partaking of It
By Zac Poonen0True SpiritualityTransformation in ChristNUM 6:23PSA 1:5LUK 10:38JHN 1:4ROM 6:221CO 1:302CO 3:182CO 11:3PHP 2:8Zac Poonen emphasizes the transformative power of beholding the glory of Christ, which leads believers to be changed into His likeness from glory to glory. He warns against the dangers of mere religious activity that lacks true Christlikeness, highlighting that true ministry is about inner transformation rather than external righteousness. Poonen stresses the importance of simple devotion to Christ, cautioning against being led astray by religious works that do not reflect the character of Jesus. He encourages believers to renounce dishonesty and craftiness, focusing instead on the humility and purity that come from a genuine relationship with Christ. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a deeper understanding of the glory of Christ, which is essential for true spiritual growth and fellowship among believers.
The Inspiration of the Bible, and Its Requirements
By B.A. Cundiff0PSA 1:5PSA 9:17PRO 14:32ISA 3:10JHN 17:21ACT 17:301TH 4:32TI 3:16HEB 13:122PE 1:21B.A. Cundiff discusses the inspiration behind the Bible, arguing that it could not have been written by wicked men due to its condemnation of wickedness, nor by good men without divine inspiration as claimed by the writers. He emphasizes the importance of believing in the Bible as an inspired book, linking it to the doctrine of entire sanctification as evidenced by various scriptures that speak of sanctification through Jesus' blood and the Holy Spirit. Cundiff challenges listeners to consider whether they believe in the Bible's teaching on sanctification and the requirement for all to be sanctified, urging them to seek sanctification through faith and prayer.
The True Christian
By James Smith0PSA 1:5ISA 3:11JHN 14:21COL 3:1James Smith preaches about the characteristics and lifestyle of a true Christian who is born from above, partakes of the divine nature, and is taught by the Holy Spirit. This individual acknowledges their sinful nature, seeks pardon through Jesus, and lives a life separated from the world, walking in faith, obedience, and dependence on God. They find joy in communion with God, rely on the righteousness of Christ, resist Satan, and strive to live a holy and upright life. The true Christian's essence lies in their spiritual nature, sincere professions, and heavenly conversation, ultimately securing their eternity.
Do Not Adulterate the Word of God
By Zac Poonen0PSA 1:5PRO 11:3MAT 16:23JHN 7:381CO 3:192CO 4:2JAS 4:10Zac Poonen emphasizes the importance of renouncing craftiness, dishonesty, and hidden sins in our lives to truly experience God's rest and be useful members in the body of Christ. He warns against compromising God's standards to please others or twisting Scripture to fit personal beliefs, highlighting the need for honesty and humility in interpreting and applying God's Word.
Work, Rest, and Recompense.
By Horatius Bonar0Hope in ResurrectionPerseveranceGEN 15:15PSA 1:5ISA 26:19DAN 12:13MAT 25:211CO 15:582TI 4:7HEB 4:9REV 3:11REV 21:4Horatius Bonar emphasizes the importance of perseverance in our daily work as Christians, drawing from Daniel 12:13, which encourages believers to continue their journey until the end, promising rest and future glory. He outlines three key aspects for God's saints: the present work that requires diligence, the coming rest that awaits after life's toil, and the future glory that will be revealed at resurrection. Bonar reassures that while life may be filled with challenges, there is a divine promise of rest and reward for those who remain faithful. He encourages believers to remain steadfast in their duties, knowing that their labor is not in vain and that they will ultimately receive their inheritance.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
stand in the judgment--be acquitted. They shall be driven from among the good (Mat 25:45-46).
John Gill Bible Commentary
Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment,.... Neither in temporal judgment, when God comes forth in a way of wrath and sore displeasure; for who can stand before him when he is angry? what are chaff and stubble, thorns and briers, to consuming fire? nor in the last and great day of judgment, so the Targum and Kimchi interpret the words; for that day will burn like an oven the wicked, who will be as stubble, and leave neither root nor branch, Mal 4:1, when the great day of the Lamb's wrath is come, who will be able to stand? Rom 6:16; there will be no standing for the wicked when he appears; they will all stand before the judgment seat of Christ, to take their trial and hear their sentence, Co2 5:10; but they shall not stand in the same place with the righteous, not at Christ's right hand, but at his left; they shall not stand with an holy confidence, with intrepidity, and without shame, as the blessed man will; they will not stand, but fall in judgment; they will not be acquitted and discharged, but be condemned to everlasting punishment, Mat 25:30; and this sense the Targum on the place expresses, "the ungodly shall not be justified in the great day"; the Vulgate Latin and Septuagint versions render the words, "the ungodly shall not rise again in judgment"; from whence some have concluded there will be no resurrection of the wicked: which seems, to be the sense of Kimchi and other Jewish writers; who assert that the souls of the wicked perish with their bodies at death, and that the latter rise not, contrary to Ecc 12:7; but that the wicked will, rise may be concluded from the justice of God, which requires that the bodies which have sinned should be punished; and from the general judgment of good and bad, and from the account of the punishment of hell, which will be inflicted on the body as well as on the soul: besides, the contrary doctrine is a licentious one, and is calculated to harden wicked men in their sins, and is directly repugnant to the assertions of Christ, and the Apostle Paul, Joh 5:28; nor has it any foundation in this text, even admitting such a version; which does not absolutely affirm that the wicked shall not rise again, but that they shall not rise again in, judgment, in the first resurrection, the resurrection of the just, and so as to be acquitted and discharged, but they shall rise to the resurrection of damnation; nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; who are made righteous by the righteousness of Christ imputed to them, and have a work of grace and holiness wrought in them; and who, under the influence of grace, live soberly, righteously, and godly; these are the same with the blessed man, Psa 1:1; and who at the day of judgment will be perfectly holy, and free from all sin; and they will be all gathered together by the holy angels; the dead saints will be raised, the living ones will be changed, and both will be caught up together to meet the Lord in the air, and will make up one general assembly and church of the firstborn; and among these, and in this assembly, there will not be a single sinner; there are now sinners in Zion, foolish virgins with the wise, chaff and tares among Christ's wheat, and wolves and goats among his sheep; but then there will be an eternal separation, and no mixing together any more.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
1:5 The wicked cannot abide the scrutiny of the Lord’s judgment; they are already condemned (see 5:5; 7:6; 101:7).