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Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
In the second part, the prayer for justification is followed by the prayer for renewing. A clean heart that is not beclouded by sin and a consciousness of sin (for לב includes the conscience, Psychology, S. 134; tr. p. 160); a stedfast spirit (נכון, cf. Psa 78:37; Psa 112:7) is a spirit certain respecting his state of favour and well-grounded in it. David's prayer has reference to the very same thing that is promised by the prophets as a future work of salvation wrought by God the Redeemer on His people (Jer 24:7; Eze 11:19; Eze 36:26); it has reference to those spiritual facts of experience which, it is true, could be experienced even under the Old Testament relatively and anticipatively, but to the actual realization of which the New Testament history, fulfilling ancient prophecy has first of all produced effectual and comprehensive grounds and motives, viz., μετάνοια (לב = νοῦς), καινὴ κτίσις, παλιγγενεσία καὶ ἀνακαὶνωσις πνεῦματος (Tit 3:5). David, without distinguishing between them, thinks of himself as king, as Israelite, and as man. Consequently we are not at liberty to say that רוּח הקּדשׁ (as in Isa 63:16), πνεῦμα ἁγιωσύνης = ἅγιον, is here the Spirit of grace in distinction from the Spirit of office. If Jahve should reject David as He rejected Saul, this would be the extreme manifestation of anger (Kg2 24:20) towards him as king and as a man at the same time. The Holy Spirit is none other than that which came upon him by means of the anointing, Sa1 16:13. This Spirit, by sin, he has grieved and forfeited. Hence he prays God to show favour rather than execute His right, and not to take this His Holy Spirit from him.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Create--a work of almighty power. in me--literally, "to me," or, "for me"; bestow as a gift, a heart free from taint of sin (Psa 24:4; Psa 73:1). renew--implies that he had possessed it; the essential principle of a new nature had not been lost, but its influence interrupted (Luk 22:32); for Psa 51:11 shows that he had not lost God's presence and Spirit (Sa1 16:13), though he had lost the "joy of his salvation" (Psa 51:12), for whose return he prays. right spirit--literally, "constant," "firm," not yielding to temptation.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Create in me a clean heart, O God,.... Which was now defiled with sin, and of which being convinced, he was led more and more to see the impurity of his heart and nature, from which all his evil actions flowed; and being sensible that he could not make his heart clean himself, and that this was the work of God, and a work which required creating power, he entreats it of him: for as the first work of conversion is no other than a creation, or a production of something new, which was not before; so the restoring of a backslider, as it goes by the same name, it requires the same power; and as the implantation of grace at first, and particularly of faith, is a work of almighty power; so the same power must be put forth to bring it into exercise, after falls into sin; that it may afresh deal with the heart purifying blood of Christ, which only can make it clean, and is what is here meant; and renew a right spirit within me; by which is designed, not the Holy Spirit of God (k); for he is the renewer; nor the spirit or soul of man as to its essence; but with respect to the qualities of it; and here it signifies a renewing of the inward man, or an increase of grace, and causing it to abound in act and exercise; and intends a spirit of uprightness and integrity, in opposition to dissimulation and hypocrisy; a spirit "prepared and ready" (l) to every good work, Mat 26:41; "one firm" (m) and unmoved from obedience to the Lord, by sin, temptations, and snares; a heart fixed, trusting in the Lord, and comfortably assured of an interest in pardoning grace and mercy. (k) Vid. Zohar in Gen. fol. 107. 3. (l) "paratum seu promptum", Gejerus, Michaelis; so Ainsworth. (m) "Firmua", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator, Cocceius.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
51:10-12 God’s Spirit renews and recreates the human spirit. 51:10 A loyal spirit yields the inner qualities of constancy and perseverance.
Psalms 51:10
Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God
9Hide Your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquities. 10Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. 11Cast me not away from Your presence; take not Your Holy Spirit from me.
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Crusade 1957
By Billy Graham44K09:05PSA 51:10PRO 6:18ISA 1:18JER 17:10EZK 36:26MAT 15:8MAT 22:37MRK 8:34ROM 3:232CO 5:17This sermon emphasizes the importance of examining and surrendering our hearts to God. It delves into the sinful, wicked, rebellious, and hardened nature of the human heart, highlighting the need for repentance, humility, and a new heart through Christ. The message stresses the significance of acknowledging our sins, renouncing self, and accepting God's transformative power to experience forgiveness, new life, and a restored relationship with Him.
Hell-Shaking Prayer
By David Wilkerson43K1:02:472CH 7:14PSA 51:10DAN 6:10JAS 5:161JN 1:9This sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer, focusing on the story of Daniel who prayed fervently despite facing opposition and the threat of the lion's den. It highlights the need for believers to be men and women of prayer, seeking God's face and repenting of sin to experience His cleansing and restoration.
A Pure Heart - Part 2
By Leonard Ravenhill26K26:44RepentanceGEN 7:16PSA 51:2PSA 51:10ISA 1:18MAT 6:33ACT 5:31JN 1:7In this sermon, the preacher shares various stories and examples to emphasize the importance of being careful with our actions and choices. He highlights the concept of reaping what we sow and warns against committing adultery and other sinful acts. The preacher also shares a story about a woman who stole a swimsuit and the guilt she carried for years until she confessed and sought forgiveness. He emphasizes the need for repentance and forgiveness, both from God and from others. The sermon also touches on the need for a genuine relationship with God and the danger of having a cold or stony heart. The preacher challenges the audience to examine their hearts and consider the state of their relationship with God.
Accountability to God - Part 1
By Leonard Ravenhill24K29:18RevivalAccountabilityPSA 51:10MAT 24:14LUK 19:10JHN 14:1ROM 6:222CO 5:10JAS 5:161PE 4:51JN 1:9REV 3:19Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the urgency of accountability to God, arguing that if believers truly believed in the imminent return of Jesus, their lives would reflect that belief through prayer and righteous living. He critiques the complacency of Christians who are satisfied with their spiritual state and calls for a revival that stems from a genuine restoration of first love for Christ. Ravenhill shares powerful testimonies of transformation, illustrating how true repentance and obedience lead to joy and a renewed relationship with God. He challenges the church to confront sin and seek holiness, reminding them that God desires a broken and contrite heart. Ultimately, he urges believers to live as if Christ's return is imminent, impacting their actions and relationships.
"Where Are the Praying People?"
By David Wilkerson22K01:432CH 7:14PSA 51:10PRO 4:23MAT 5:81CO 10:132CO 6:17EPH 5:111TI 4:12JAS 4:81PE 5:8This sermon emphasizes the speaker's strong desire to remain separate from the sinful influences of the world, committing to prayer, Bible reading, and standing against immorality. The urgency to address the moral decline within churches and society, calling for a return to genuine faith and purity, especially in the face of prevalent sins like pornography. The plea for God to raise up voices of righteousness and intercessors to combat the spiritual apathy and compromise that is leading a generation astray.
Accountability to God - Part 2
By Leonard Ravenhill14K25:24Accountability to GodAccountabilityPurity of HeartPSA 51:10MAT 5:8JHN 10:10ACT 15:8ROM 3:232CO 5:17GAL 2:20EPH 4:22HEB 12:141JN 1:9Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the critical need for accountability to God, illustrating the transformative power of genuine repentance and the pursuit of purity in the heart. He recounts a personal story of a woman who, after a deep cry for mercy, experienced true salvation, contrasting it with his own struggle with sin and misery. Ravenhill argues that the greatest sin is the desire to run one's own life apart from God, and he stresses that true Christianity is about allowing Christ to live within us, leading to a pure heart and a renewed spirit. He challenges the modern church's tendency to downplay sin and calls for a return to recognizing the need for deep, inward cleansing and the power of the Holy Spirit. Ultimately, he encourages believers to seek purity, as it is the foundation for true power in their lives and ministries.
Art Katz Testimony by Ark Katz
By Art Katz14K00:00PSA 51:10EZK 20:35JHN 8:1JHN 13:14ROM 11:11This sermon recounts the personal journey of a Jewish atheist who, through a series of profound encounters and revelations, comes to a life-changing realization of God's existence and the transformative power of humility and faith in Jesus Christ. It emphasizes the role of prayer, the impact of genuine kindness and love, and the ultimate redemption of Israel and the nations through a deep relationship with God.
A Touch From God (Full)
By David Wilkerson12K45:28EXO 33:72CH 7:14PSA 27:8PSA 51:10PSA 65:4ISA 40:31ISA 55:61CO 3:16HEB 10:22JAS 4:8This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking God's presence and being willing to fully surrender to Him, leaving behind defilement and busyness. It highlights the need for a deep hunger for God, a willingness to go to the mountain in prayer, and a call to come out of places of defilement to experience God's touch and presence in a transformative way.
A Warning to America
By Keith Daniel8.0K1:15:442CH 7:14PSA 51:10MAT 5:14EPH 6:10JAS 5:16This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking God's intervention and righteousness in a land plagued by defilement and darkness. It highlights the power of prayer and the need for Christians to unite in spiritual warfare to combat the forces of evil. The speaker shares personal experiences of weeping over the moral decay in society and calls for a revival of faith and repentance to bring healing and restoration to the nation.
A Salute to Those Who Stayed With It
By David Wilkerson8.0K36:541SA 30:24PSA 51:10ISA 6:8ACT 1:81CO 12:181CO 13:1EPH 4:3PHP 4:7JAS 4:8This sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing and embracing the diverse callings within the body of Christ. Using the story of David and his army in 1 Samuel 30, it highlights the significance of both those who go to battle and those who stay behind 'with the stuff.' The message encourages individuals to be faithful in their unique callings, whether it be in missions, prayer, giving, or other roles, and to trust that God will reward each according to their faithfulness.
John Baptist , the Fire of God - Part 1
By Leonard Ravenhill6.9K42:48RevivalJohn The BaptistBaptism Of The Holy SpiritPSA 51:10ISA 6:8MAL 3:1MAT 3:11LUK 3:16JHN 3:30ACT 1:81TH 5:19HEB 12:29JAS 4:8Leonard Ravenhill passionately preaches about John the Baptist as a fiery messenger of God, emphasizing the need for personal revival and the baptism of the Holy Spirit with fire. He calls for believers to seek God earnestly, to break down the walls of unbelief and doubt in their lives, and to be consumed by the divine fire of God. Ravenhill highlights the urgency of the hour, urging the church to awaken to its calling and to be filled with the Holy Spirit, as John the Baptist was, to prepare the way for the Lord. He stresses that true revival comes not from programs or strategies but from a deep, intimate relationship with God that ignites a passion for holiness and repentance. The preacher concludes with a call to action, encouraging the congregation to respond to God's invitation and to seek His presence above all else.
Turn the Tide
By Abigail Miller5.9K05:032CH 7:14PSA 51:10ISA 41:10EPH 6:12JAS 4:7This sermon emphasizes the need to stand strong against evil forces that threaten to corrupt society, highlighting the importance of turning to God for restoration and revival. It calls for a collective effort to defend against wickedness and uphold the virtues of God's kingdom, urging believers to actively engage in the spiritual battle for the future generations.
Dating: God's Way
By Joshua Harris5.7K48:412SA 11:1PSA 51:10ECC 3:1JHN 4:14JHN 13:352CO 5:171PE 2:2In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of living differently in order to avoid negative consequences in relationships. He shares a story about a young boy who cheats a girl out of her candy by hiding his favorite marbles. The boy feels guilty and struggles with his actions throughout the night. The speaker also shares a personal story about a broken engagement and the pain it caused. He emphasizes the need for commitment to purity and living differently to achieve different outcomes in relationships.
The Plague of the Heart
By A.W. Tozer5.6K42:14Sinful Nature1KI 8:37PSA 51:10PRO 28:13JER 17:9MAT 6:33ROM 3:231JN 1:9In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power of sin and its stealthy nature. He highlights the fact that many people refuse to acknowledge the presence of sin in their hearts. The preacher shares a story of a fifteen-year-old boy who committed a cold-blooded murder, illustrating that sin can reside in anyone, regardless of their appearance or status. He concludes by stating that Christianity has focused too much on the joy and blessings of Jesus, neglecting the fact that Jesus came to save people from the plague of sin in their hearts.
Challenge of Every Christian - Part 1
By Alan Redpath5.4K44:42PSA 30:2PSA 51:10ISA 44:3JER 2:19MAT 28:19ROM 7:18REV 2:4In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of revival in the church. He highlights the need for the Holy Spirit to bring life and vitality to the church and its ministries. The preacher encourages the audience to not be complacent or smug, but to have a hunger for God and His presence. He references Isaiah 44:3, where God promises to pour water on the thirsty and floods on the dry ground, symbolizing His promise of revival. The preacher concludes by urging the audience to seek revival now, rather than waiting for it to happen in their own churches.
With God All Things Are Possible
By David Wilkerson4.8K1:02:46PSA 34:18PSA 51:10PSA 51:17PSA 116:1JER 30:17LUK 1:37JAS 4:8This sermon emphasizes the message of hope and restoration for those who feel they have fallen too far from God's grace. It highlights the power of God's love and compassion to reach even the most broken and desperate hearts, encouraging individuals to cry out to God for forgiveness and restoration. The speaker shares stories of individuals who felt beyond hope but were ultimately restored by God's mercy and grace, illustrating that with God, nothing is impossible.
Who Are God's Annointed
By Leonard Ravenhill4.6K1:08:03AnointedPSA 51:1PSA 51:10PSA 51:16PSA 139:23MAT 6:33MAT 7:19HEB 9:22In this sermon, the preacher discusses the danger of preaching without the living presence of God. He shares a conversation he had with a famous manager of a rock and roll band who revealed their plan to incorporate religious services into their concerts as a marketing strategy. The preacher emphasizes the importance of living in eternity and not just going from event to event. He also mentions a historical event where a revival was missed due to a navigation error, highlighting the need for spiritual discernment.
The Ministry of the Night
By A.W. Tozer4.6K29:09MinistryPSA 30:5PSA 51:10MAT 5:14JHN 1:9ACT 9:32CO 4:17In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of conversion and describes it as a call from God to move from darkness and wickedness into light and holiness. He emphasizes that this call is constant and ongoing. The preacher also highlights the transformative power of conversion, stating that it brings about honesty, purity, love, charity, and truth. He urges Christians to remember the significance of their own conversion experiences and to continually refresh their souls. The sermon draws parallels between the light of God and the knowledge, perception, and guidance that it brings to believers on their journey.
You're Changing
By David Wilkerson4.3K05:57JOS 1:9PSA 51:10MAT 6:332CO 13:5JAS 4:8This sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing spiritual decline and the subtle changes that can lead believers away from God. It challenges listeners to examine their hearts, repent, and seek a deeper relationship with God, urging them to prioritize spiritual fervor over worldly distractions. The message calls for a return to genuine passion for God, a burden for the lost, and a commitment to fervent prayer and seeking God's face.
Personal Testimony - Part 1
By Milton Green4.1K14:52PSA 34:17PSA 51:10ISA 61:1JHN 8:12ROM 8:1ROM 8:282CO 5:17EPH 2:81JN 1:9This sermon shares a powerful testimony of grace and redemption, highlighting a journey from darkness and bondage to finding freedom and light through the grace of God. It emphasizes the impact of the powers of darkness on a tender heart, the struggles faced in a tumultuous upbringing, and the deep desire for love and compassion in a harsh environment. The speaker reflects on experiences of guilt, condemnation, and the ultimate transformation brought about by God's grace and mercy.
Sense of the Holy
By A.W. Tozer3.8K36:40HolinessEXO 3:4PSA 51:10ISA 6:1MAT 22:37LUK 5:8ROM 3:23REV 4:8In this sermon, the preacher discusses the challenge of expressing and understanding the divine. He emphasizes that what Isaiah saw and experienced was beyond human comprehension and cannot be adequately described. The preacher highlights the importance of feeling the presence of God rather than trying to intellectually understand it. He also emphasizes the need for personal cleansing and confession before being able to effectively serve God. The sermon encourages listeners to have a humble and willing heart to be used by God, rather than relying on theological knowledge or pride.
Guarding the Sheep
By David Wilkerson3.4K58:58ShepherdNEH 8:10PSA 51:10ISA 43:2EZK 33:3DAN 3:16ACT 20:28In this sermon, the speaker identifies himself as a watchman called by God to warn the Church of Jesus Christ. He expresses his concern about the prosperity gospel and the false teaching that giving money to prosperous evangelists will result in blessings and prosperity. He shares his distress over witnessing a prosperity conference where people were running to give money to the most prosperous preacher, and how this deeply grieved him. The speaker calls on pastors and leaders to listen and take heed to his warning, emphasizing the importance of preaching the true gospel and finding strength and joy in the Lord.
What Guys Think About Modesty by c.j. Mahaney
By Compilations3.2K08:23PSA 51:10ROM 12:21CO 10:13GAL 5:16EPH 5:3COL 3:51TH 4:31TI 2:91PE 3:31JN 1:9This sermon addresses the daily battle against sin and temptation faced by men, emphasizing the need for women to understand and support their struggle for purity. It highlights the importance of modesty in both men and women within the church, creating a sanctuary free from distractions and temptations. The message calls for a commitment to purity and modesty, recognizing the power of the Gospel to provide forgiveness and transformation.
The Shaping of Godly Character
By Art Katz3.1K1:00:00Godly CharacterGEN 1:27EXO 40:34PSA 51:10ISA 66:13JHN 10:11ROM 14:111CO 6:9In this sermon, the speaker discusses the theme of the conference, which is the shaping of godly character. He expresses his burden for the Jewish believers in New York City and prays for a special door to be opened for the ministry among them. The speaker also requests prayer for a dying Jewish mother and asks God to comfort her and give her a sense of anticipation for the joy that awaits her. The sermon emphasizes the need for the attendees to reflect God's glory and bring the light of Yeshua HaMashiach (Jesus Christ) into the households of the city and the nation.
Pure Heart, Pure Church (Full Video)
By Leonard Ravenhill3.1K1:21:58PSA 51:102CO 12:10GAL 2:20GAL 5:24PHP 4:4This sermon emphasizes the importance of purity of heart and the need for God to cleanse us from sin completely. It delves into the concept of being crucified to the world and the world being crucified to us, leading to a life of holiness and spiritual health. The message highlights the joy and peace that come from a restored relationship with God, even in the midst of trials and tribulations.
- Keil-Delitzsch
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
In the second part, the prayer for justification is followed by the prayer for renewing. A clean heart that is not beclouded by sin and a consciousness of sin (for לב includes the conscience, Psychology, S. 134; tr. p. 160); a stedfast spirit (נכון, cf. Psa 78:37; Psa 112:7) is a spirit certain respecting his state of favour and well-grounded in it. David's prayer has reference to the very same thing that is promised by the prophets as a future work of salvation wrought by God the Redeemer on His people (Jer 24:7; Eze 11:19; Eze 36:26); it has reference to those spiritual facts of experience which, it is true, could be experienced even under the Old Testament relatively and anticipatively, but to the actual realization of which the New Testament history, fulfilling ancient prophecy has first of all produced effectual and comprehensive grounds and motives, viz., μετάνοια (לב = νοῦς), καινὴ κτίσις, παλιγγενεσία καὶ ἀνακαὶνωσις πνεῦματος (Tit 3:5). David, without distinguishing between them, thinks of himself as king, as Israelite, and as man. Consequently we are not at liberty to say that רוּח הקּדשׁ (as in Isa 63:16), πνεῦμα ἁγιωσύνης = ἅγιον, is here the Spirit of grace in distinction from the Spirit of office. If Jahve should reject David as He rejected Saul, this would be the extreme manifestation of anger (Kg2 24:20) towards him as king and as a man at the same time. The Holy Spirit is none other than that which came upon him by means of the anointing, Sa1 16:13. This Spirit, by sin, he has grieved and forfeited. Hence he prays God to show favour rather than execute His right, and not to take this His Holy Spirit from him.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Create--a work of almighty power. in me--literally, "to me," or, "for me"; bestow as a gift, a heart free from taint of sin (Psa 24:4; Psa 73:1). renew--implies that he had possessed it; the essential principle of a new nature had not been lost, but its influence interrupted (Luk 22:32); for Psa 51:11 shows that he had not lost God's presence and Spirit (Sa1 16:13), though he had lost the "joy of his salvation" (Psa 51:12), for whose return he prays. right spirit--literally, "constant," "firm," not yielding to temptation.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Create in me a clean heart, O God,.... Which was now defiled with sin, and of which being convinced, he was led more and more to see the impurity of his heart and nature, from which all his evil actions flowed; and being sensible that he could not make his heart clean himself, and that this was the work of God, and a work which required creating power, he entreats it of him: for as the first work of conversion is no other than a creation, or a production of something new, which was not before; so the restoring of a backslider, as it goes by the same name, it requires the same power; and as the implantation of grace at first, and particularly of faith, is a work of almighty power; so the same power must be put forth to bring it into exercise, after falls into sin; that it may afresh deal with the heart purifying blood of Christ, which only can make it clean, and is what is here meant; and renew a right spirit within me; by which is designed, not the Holy Spirit of God (k); for he is the renewer; nor the spirit or soul of man as to its essence; but with respect to the qualities of it; and here it signifies a renewing of the inward man, or an increase of grace, and causing it to abound in act and exercise; and intends a spirit of uprightness and integrity, in opposition to dissimulation and hypocrisy; a spirit "prepared and ready" (l) to every good work, Mat 26:41; "one firm" (m) and unmoved from obedience to the Lord, by sin, temptations, and snares; a heart fixed, trusting in the Lord, and comfortably assured of an interest in pardoning grace and mercy. (k) Vid. Zohar in Gen. fol. 107. 3. (l) "paratum seu promptum", Gejerus, Michaelis; so Ainsworth. (m) "Firmua", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator, Cocceius.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
51:10-12 God’s Spirit renews and recreates the human spirit. 51:10 A loyal spirit yields the inner qualities of constancy and perseverance.