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Psalms 32:5
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The Joy of Forgiveness
4For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was drained as in the summer heat. Selah 5Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah 6Therefore let all the godly pray to You while You may be found. Surely when great waters rise, they will not come near.
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
A prompt fulfilment of the purposed confession is followed by a prompt forgiveness.
John Gill Bible Commentary
I acknowledged my sin unto thee,.... The sin of Adam, in which he was concerned; original sin, the corruption of his nature, the sin that dwelt in him, his private and secret sins, which none knew but God and himself; even all his sins, which were many, with all their aggravated circumstances; wherefore he uses various words to express them by, in this and the following clauses; as "sin", "iniquity", and "transgressions"; the same that are used in the doctrine of pardon in the preceding verses; his confession being of the same extent with pardon, and all these he calls his own; as nothing is more a man's own than his sins are; and these the psalmist acknowledged to the Lord; or "made", or "will make known" (p) to him: not that any sin is unknown to God, even the most secret ones; but they may be said to be made known to God, when a sinner makes a sincere and hearty acknowledgment of them before him, and expresses his own sense of them; how that they are with him, and ever before him, what knowledge rather he has of them, how much he is affected with them, and concerned for the commission of them; and such an acknowledgment the Lord expects and requires of his people, Jer 3:12; and mine iniquity have I not hid; by retaining it as a sweet morsel under his tongue; for he not only acknowledged it, but forsook it; or by not confessing it, as Achan; for not confessing sin is the of hiding it; or by denying it, as Gehazi, Ananias and Sapphira; or by palliating and extenuating it; or by casting the blame on others, as did Adam and his wife; see Job 31:33; or by covering it with a guise of sanctify and religion; I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord; not unto men, though in some cases confession of sin is to be made to men; a confession of it in general is to be made to the churches, and administrators of ordinances, in order to admission into a church state, and to the ordinances of Christ, Mat 3:6; and in case of private offences, faults are to be confessed one to another, and forgiveness granted; and in case of public offences, a confession should be made to a church publicly; partly for the satisfaction of the church, and partly for the glory of divine grace; but confession is not to be made to a priest, or to a person in a ministerial character, in order for absolution; but to the Lord only, against whom sin is committed, and who only can pardon it: and this the psalmist saith in his heart he would do, and did do it; he not only confessed facts, but the fault of them, with their evil circumstances, and that he justly deserved punishment for them; and this he did from his heart, with abhorrence of the sins committed by him, and in faith, with a view to the pardoning mercy of God in Christ; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. That is, either the guilt of his sin, which he took away from him; or the punishment of it, which he delivered him from: moreover, this phrase may denote the exceeding sinfulness of sin, and so may both express the sense which the psalmist had of it, and exalt the grace of God in the forgiveness of it; by which must be meant a fresh manifestation and application of pardon to his soul: now, when confession of sin, and remission of it, are thus put together, the sense is not that confession of sin is the cause of pardon; it is not the moving cause of it, that is the grace and mercy of God; nor the procuring and meritorious cause of it, that is the blood of Christ: it is not for the sake of a sinner's confession of sin, but for Christ's sake, that sin is forgiven; but this is the way in which it is enjoyed; and such as truly repent of sin, and sincerely confess it, are the persons to whom the Lord manifests his forgiving love; such may expect it, Pro 28:13. Selah; on this word; see Gill on Psa 3:2. (p) "cognoscere feci te", Pagninus, Montanus; so Musculus, Vatablus; so Junius & Tremellius, Piscator, & Gejerus, to the same purport.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
32:5 God has forgiven the guilt and rebellion of 32:1. The Lord’s nature is to reconcile and forgive (78:38; 85:2; 130:4), but he requires confession and repentance.
Psalms 32:5
The Joy of Forgiveness
4For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was drained as in the summer heat. Selah 5Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah 6Therefore let all the godly pray to You while You may be found. Surely when great waters rise, they will not come near.
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A Bad Family Tree
By Jim Cymbala6.6K33:56FamilyPSA 32:5MAT 2:4JHN 3:162TI 3:16REV 5:5REV 21:5In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing the reason why Jesus had to come. He highlights the guilt and shame that sin brings and uses the story of Tamar to illustrate this. The speaker also discusses how Jesus can not only forgive our past sins but also transform us into new people. He concludes by emphasizing that it doesn't matter what we have been or what our current state is, what matters is what God can make us into.
Losing the Anointing - Part 1 (High Quality)
By David Wilkerson4.6K29:15PSA 32:5ISA 61:1JER 29:13MAT 16:24LUK 9:23ACT 3:192CO 3:17PHP 3:10JAS 4:81JN 1:9This sermon emphasizes the freedom from guilt of the past through surrendering to God, trading shackles for a glorious song. It highlights the importance of seeking the anointing of God, the cost of maintaining it, and the need for a deep, personal relationship with God to experience His transformative power.
Epistle to the Romans
By A.W. Tozer3.6K28:48RomansJOS 1:9PSA 32:5PSA 51:7MAT 11:15LUK 1:68EPH 2:8EPH 3:20In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of preaching the word of God to a defeated and bound audience. He uses the example of a young man who realized the ineffectiveness of traditional prayers and sought a deeper experience with God. The preacher highlights the power that God has given to his people to win souls, but emphasizes that this power is only effective in the hands of a delivered and happy people. He concludes by emphasizing the role of joy in the lives of believers, stating that the joy of the Lord is the strength of his people.
The Fear of God - Part 4
By Jerry Bridges2.0K57:12Fear Of GodLEV 19:14DEU 8:17PSA 32:5PSA 139:7In this sermon, the speaker begins with a far-fetched illustration of a Christian leader who contemplates going to a topless dancer performance to "experience all of life." However, he realizes that he cannot escape the presence of God and decides against it. The speaker then moves on to discuss the discerning and protective presence of God, emphasizing that God's hand will guide and hold us fast. The sermon concludes with a reminder that God is the creator of everything and does not need anything from us, but rather gives us life and breath. The speaker also mentions the importance of being aware of our thoughts and the need for repentance.
How Does God Forgive Sins? (Part 2)
By J. Edwin Orr1.8K35:30Revival TheologyPSA 32:5MAT 18:15MAT 23:24JAS 5:16In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of conflicts and misunderstandings within churches. He emphasizes that many troubles in churches are social in nature, with people struggling to get along with one another. The speaker refers to the words of Jesus in Matthew 23:24, highlighting the importance of confession and agreement in resolving conflicts. He cautions against a dangerous doctrine that suggests one can continue in sinful behavior as long as they agree it is wrong. The speaker also discusses the need for thorough confession and repentance, referencing Proverbs 28:13. He shares a personal anecdote about resolving a quarrel and emphasizes the importance of seeking reconciliation and making amends.
Perfect Cleansing
By Stephen Olford1.8K47:44CleansingPSA 32:5PSA 103:12ISA 55:7MAT 6:33ROM 6:141JN 1:71JN 1:9In this sermon, the speaker discusses the way of perfect cleansing and the discovery that no change takes place in a person after they are converted. The speaker uses a story of two boys fighting to illustrate the need for forgiveness and the importance of not harboring anger in one's heart. The speaker then goes on to explain how the sewage system in London symbolizes the corruption of the human heart and how it is ultimately cleansed. The sermon concludes with the reminder that everyone is a sinner by nature, practice, and design, and that victory can only be found by relying on the indwelling life of Christ.
The Last Call
By Alan Bartley1.8K45:10DEU 30:19PSA 32:5JHN 1:12JHN 8:12ROM 10:132CO 6:2EPH 3:17HEB 3:151JN 5:12REV 3:20This sermon focuses on Revelation 3:20, emphasizing the urgency of responding to Jesus' call to open the door of our hearts to Him. It highlights the consequences of delaying or rejecting this call, the need to let go of sin, and the certainty of salvation when we invite Jesus into our lives.
Covering Sin
By Ed Mohr1.6K1:18:14Unconfessed SinPSA 32:5PRO 16:18ISA 59:2MAT 6:33JHN 10:27ROM 5:20In this sermon, the speaker addresses women and emphasizes the responsibility they have to share the truth they have learned with others. He highlights the consequences of not doing so, using the example of King David. David suffered feelings of guilt, loneliness, and a loss of joy and desire to witness due to his sin. The speaker warns women to be aware of the deceitfulness of sin and its potential to harden the heart. He concludes by encouraging them to learn from David's mistakes and not let sin cover their lives.
Forgiveness - Part 9
By Keith Daniel1.5K09:30PSA 32:5PRO 28:13MAT 6:14ROM 12:17EPH 4:32COL 3:13JAS 5:161PE 4:81JN 1:9This sermon emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and love towards those who have wronged us, highlighting the need for God's grace to enable us to forgive effortlessly and show Christ's love to others. It encourages seeking God's guidance and anointing for transformation and revival, both personally and collectively, through prayer and surrender. The speaker prays for physical and spiritual strength, expressing a deep desire for God to work powerfully in the lives of the listeners and bring about lasting change.
A Simple Gospel
By Ernest O'Neill1.4K28:49PSA 32:5MAT 1:21MAT 6:33ACT 17:30In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that the message of the good news has not been properly delivered. He argues against the belief that death is the punishment for sin, stating that it is actually the means by which sin is destroyed. The preacher rejects the idea that God is angry with humanity and killed his own son to show his anger. Instead, he emphasizes that Jesus came to save people from their sins, not in their sins. The preacher encourages the audience to live in conformity with what they know to be true and right, and to have a genuine relationship with Jesus that frees them from sin.
Effectual Calling- Faith and Repentance by Mario Digangi
By Mariano Di Gangi1.3K43:14PSA 32:5EZK 36:26JHN 10:27ACT 16:14ACT 16:31ROM 8:28GAL 5:11PE 2:9This sermon delves into the concept of effectual calling, exploring the multifaceted meanings of the word 'call' and its significance in the context of God's predestination and salvation plan. It emphasizes the inward call of God that leads to repentance and faith, highlighting the radical transformation and new life that occurs when one responds to God's call. The sermon draws from various biblical passages, including Romans 8, Acts 16, and Psalms, to illustrate the process of being effectually called by God and the infallible evidences of repentance and faith.
Listening, Unburdening & Worshipping - Part 5
By Zac Poonen1.2K08:35PSA 32:5MAT 11:28JHN 4:24JHN 11:38JHN 11:40PHP 4:6HEB 4:15HEB 12:11PE 5:7This sermon emphasizes the importance of teaching children to pray to Jesus for even the smallest things, instilling a habit of casting all burdens on Him. It encourages honesty and openness with Jesus, urging believers to unburden themselves completely and trust in His ability to handle any situation. The message highlights the significance of exposing our sins and complaints to Jesus, believing in His power to bring glory out of our challenges.
My Conversion
By Joshua Daniel1.2K28:43PSA 32:5MAT 6:14MAT 11:28LUK 15:7ROM 6:232CO 5:17EPH 4:32JAS 5:161PE 2:241JN 1:9This sermon by Joshua Daniel emphasizes the transformative power of encountering Jesus Christ, leading to confession of sins, restoration of relationships, and a life filled with joy and peace. Joshua Daniel shares personal experiences of realizing his need for God's forgiveness, making amends for past wrongs, and the profound impact of surrendering to Jesus. The message highlights the importance of genuine repentance, forgiveness, and the blessings that come from living a life dedicated to serving God wholeheartedly.
Free, Surrounded and Shouting for Joy
By Carter Conlon1.0K48:29FreedomJOS 24:15PSA 32:1PSA 32:5PSA 32:10In this sermon, the preacher opens the book of Romans and discusses how people who have the truth can reject it. He highlights the downward spiral that occurs when individuals engage in indiscriminate sex outside of marriage, quarreling, debating, coveting, envying, holding grudges, and finding pleasure in sins they may be too timid to commit themselves. The preacher emphasizes the importance of living a certain lifestyle required by the Lord and references Psalm 32 to convey the message of being free, surrounded, and shouting for joy. He also draws from the story of David's sin and repentance to illustrate the consequences of embracing sinful practices and the hope of forgiveness and restoration.
Psalm 51:10
By Earle Maxwell1.0K32:162SA 12:13PSA 32:5PSA 51:1PSA 51:3PSA 51:13PSA 51:17PSA 103:8In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a pure heart in order to see visions of God. He shares a story about a lady who arranged a special meeting where 500 new Christian followers were enrolled. The speaker also mentions a song written by a young man who died at a young age, and how his brother found the incomplete lyrics after his death. The sermon concludes with a reminder that God is aware of our actions and words, and that we will be held accountable for them. The speaker references the story of Moses in Exodus as an example.
Instant Mercy
By Jim Cymbala99306:07Mercy2SA 12:7PSA 32:5PSA 103:12ISA 43:25MAT 11:28ROM 8:11JN 1:9In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the quickness of God's forgiveness when we sincerely repent and ask for forgiveness. He highlights the misconception that we have to wait for a long time or face severe punishment before God forgives us. The preacher uses the example of David's sin with Bathsheba and how he confessed his wrongdoing when confronted by the prophet Nathan. The sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding God's mercy and love, which leads to a deeper love for Jesus and joyful service to God. The preacher also reassures the audience that when we confess our sins, God not only forgives but also forgets them.
To Be Happy Again
By Basilea Schlink95804:30Radio ShowPSA 32:5PSA 51:17PRO 28:13MIC 7:18LUK 15:10EPH 1:71JN 1:9In this sermon, Basil E. Shlink shares a personal testimony of finding everlasting joy through recognizing and repenting of sin. He recounts how a friend inspired him to pray for a contrite and repentant heart, which led to a renewed awareness of his sins and a deep sorrow for how he had wronged God and others. Through this process, he rediscovered the joy of being forgiven and cleansed by God's grace. Shlink emphasizes the importance of continually asking God to reveal our sins and grant us a heart that weeps over them, as this gift of repentance brings true joy and transforms our lives.
Thou Art the Man 2 Sam 12
By George Verwer76847:56Sin2SA 12:13PSA 32:5ISA 6:5LUK 13:3GAL 6:7REV 2:5REV 3:19In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of repentance and seeking forgiveness from one another. He shares personal experiences of making mistakes and saying foolish things, but emphasizes the need to constantly repent and seek forgiveness. The speaker also references the story of David and Nathan from the Bible, where Nathan confronts David about his sin and David immediately repents. The sermon concludes with the speaker encouraging young people to learn the six words "I have sinned against the Lord" and how it can revolutionize their lives.
Free and Surrounded and Shouting for Joy
By Carter Conlon64948:28PSA 32:1PSA 32:5PSA 32:7PSA 32:10ROM 6:23HEB 10:26REV 12:15This sermon emphasizes the importance of repentance and surrendering to God, highlighting the consequences of willful sin and the need to confess and turn away from wrongdoing. It calls for a genuine acknowledgment of sin, a plea for God's mercy, and a commitment to living a righteous life. The message underscores the transformative power of God's forgiveness and the joy that comes from walking in obedience to His Word.
David's Repentance
By Erlo Stegen6331:07:04RepentancePSA 32:5PSA 51:1PSA 51:7PSA 51:10PSA 51:17In this sermon, the preacher discusses the challenge of believing in a God that cannot be seen. He shares a story of two friends who went hunting together, one being a Christian and the other a non-believer. The Christian prayed for wisdom to answer his friend's doubts about God's existence. The next morning, they discovered fresh tracks of a deer near their tent, which the non-believer initially doubted until he saw the evidence. The preacher uses this story to emphasize the importance of faith and the evidence of God's existence in creation. He also highlights the inherent sinfulness of humanity and the need for repentance.
(Spiritual Guidelines for Courtship) Questions and Answers on Courtship
By Rick Leibee62649:46GEN 24:51GEN 24:57PSA 32:5PRO 3:5MAT 6:33ROM 8:11JN 1:9In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Isaac and Rebecca from the book of Genesis. He highlights the common occurrence of multiple suitors approaching a godly young woman once she reaches marriageable age. The speaker emphasizes that not all of these suitors can be the right choice, even if they are all spiritual and godly. He then addresses the question of whether courtship should be publicly announced or kept private within the church, providing insights and perspectives on this matter.
Ash Wednesday
By Thaddeus Barnum54821:32Ash WednesdayPSA 32:5JOL 2:11MAT 3:2ACT 2:37ROM 7:24JAS 5:16In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of submitting to a process for the well-being of the soul. He refers to the 40 days leading up to Good Friday and Easter as a time to walk through this process. The first step is to submit to the Lord and acknowledge our inability to save ourselves. The second step is to allow the convicting work of the Holy Spirit, followed by making confession and asking for mercy. The final step is to ask God for the gift of repentance, recognizing that we cannot repent in our own strength. The speaker also highlights the need for true transformation and freedom from sin, rather than just being transparent about our struggles.
Being Honest About Our Sins
By Zac Poonen52755:45PSA 32:5PRO 14:12MRK 10:51LUK 18:14LUK 19:10JHN 8:7JAS 4:10This sermon emphasizes the importance of submitting to God's way rather than choosing our own way. It highlights the need for humility, honesty, and confession of personal sins to experience God's salvation and transformation. The message stresses the significance of understanding and following God's ways, which lead to blessings, peace, and a deeper relationship with Him.
Victory Through Our Lord Jesus Christ - Part 2
By Bakht Singh5031:25:54VictoryPSA 32:5MAT 28:18JHN 7:46JHN 14:6ROM 8:37The video is a sermon transcript that repeatedly emphasizes the importance of telling people the way to God. It mentions the holy convocation and how Jesus wants believers to become more than conquerors because of the victory. The transcript also mentions a serious crime and the leading men of the nation, possibly alluding to the opposition faced by those spreading the message of God. Overall, the main message of the video is the urgency and significance of sharing the path to God with others.
Old Testament Survey - Part 6
By Dick Woodward50227:27GEN 3:6GEN 3:9PSA 32:5PRO 3:5ISA 30:21JHN 10:27ROM 12:2HEB 4:13JAS 4:171JN 1:9This sermon delves into Genesis chapter 3, exploring the crisis of sin and the beginning of communication between God and man. It emphasizes the importance of aligning with God's will, understanding the consequences of disobedience, and engaging in meaningful dialogue with God to find one's true purpose and direction.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
A prompt fulfilment of the purposed confession is followed by a prompt forgiveness.
John Gill Bible Commentary
I acknowledged my sin unto thee,.... The sin of Adam, in which he was concerned; original sin, the corruption of his nature, the sin that dwelt in him, his private and secret sins, which none knew but God and himself; even all his sins, which were many, with all their aggravated circumstances; wherefore he uses various words to express them by, in this and the following clauses; as "sin", "iniquity", and "transgressions"; the same that are used in the doctrine of pardon in the preceding verses; his confession being of the same extent with pardon, and all these he calls his own; as nothing is more a man's own than his sins are; and these the psalmist acknowledged to the Lord; or "made", or "will make known" (p) to him: not that any sin is unknown to God, even the most secret ones; but they may be said to be made known to God, when a sinner makes a sincere and hearty acknowledgment of them before him, and expresses his own sense of them; how that they are with him, and ever before him, what knowledge rather he has of them, how much he is affected with them, and concerned for the commission of them; and such an acknowledgment the Lord expects and requires of his people, Jer 3:12; and mine iniquity have I not hid; by retaining it as a sweet morsel under his tongue; for he not only acknowledged it, but forsook it; or by not confessing it, as Achan; for not confessing sin is the of hiding it; or by denying it, as Gehazi, Ananias and Sapphira; or by palliating and extenuating it; or by casting the blame on others, as did Adam and his wife; see Job 31:33; or by covering it with a guise of sanctify and religion; I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord; not unto men, though in some cases confession of sin is to be made to men; a confession of it in general is to be made to the churches, and administrators of ordinances, in order to admission into a church state, and to the ordinances of Christ, Mat 3:6; and in case of private offences, faults are to be confessed one to another, and forgiveness granted; and in case of public offences, a confession should be made to a church publicly; partly for the satisfaction of the church, and partly for the glory of divine grace; but confession is not to be made to a priest, or to a person in a ministerial character, in order for absolution; but to the Lord only, against whom sin is committed, and who only can pardon it: and this the psalmist saith in his heart he would do, and did do it; he not only confessed facts, but the fault of them, with their evil circumstances, and that he justly deserved punishment for them; and this he did from his heart, with abhorrence of the sins committed by him, and in faith, with a view to the pardoning mercy of God in Christ; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. That is, either the guilt of his sin, which he took away from him; or the punishment of it, which he delivered him from: moreover, this phrase may denote the exceeding sinfulness of sin, and so may both express the sense which the psalmist had of it, and exalt the grace of God in the forgiveness of it; by which must be meant a fresh manifestation and application of pardon to his soul: now, when confession of sin, and remission of it, are thus put together, the sense is not that confession of sin is the cause of pardon; it is not the moving cause of it, that is the grace and mercy of God; nor the procuring and meritorious cause of it, that is the blood of Christ: it is not for the sake of a sinner's confession of sin, but for Christ's sake, that sin is forgiven; but this is the way in which it is enjoyed; and such as truly repent of sin, and sincerely confess it, are the persons to whom the Lord manifests his forgiving love; such may expect it, Pro 28:13. Selah; on this word; see Gill on Psa 3:2. (p) "cognoscere feci te", Pagninus, Montanus; so Musculus, Vatablus; so Junius & Tremellius, Piscator, & Gejerus, to the same purport.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
32:5 God has forgiven the guilt and rebellion of 32:1. The Lord’s nature is to reconcile and forgive (78:38; 85:2; 130:4), but he requires confession and repentance.