Romans 1:24
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God’s Wrath against Sin
23and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images of mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles.24Therefore God gave them over in the desires of their hearts to impurity for the dishonoring of their bodies with one another. 25They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is forever worthy of praise! Amen.
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- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
God - gave them up, etc. - They had filled up the measure of their iniquities, and God, by permitting them to plunge into all manner of irregularities, thus, by one species of sin, inflicted punishment on another. Dishonour their own bodies - Probably alluding here to what is more openly expressed, Rom 1:26, Rom 1:27. Between themselves - εν εαυτοις, Of themselves, of their own free accord; none inciting, none impelling.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Wherefore God also--in righteous retribution. gave them up--This divine abandonment of men is here strikingly traced in three successive stages, at each of which the same word is used (Rom 1:24, Rom 1:26; and Rom 1:28, where the word is rendered "gave over"). "As they deserted God, God in turn deserted them; not giving them divine (that is, supernatural) laws, and suffering them to corrupt those which were human; not sending them prophets, and allowing the philosophers to run into absurdities. He let them do what they pleased, even what was in the last degree vile, that those who had not honored God, might dishonor themselves" [GROTIUS].
John Gill Bible Commentary
Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness,.... Not by putting any into them, but by leaving them to the pollution of their nature; by withdrawing his providential restraints from them, and by giving them up to judicial hardness: through the lusts of their own hearts. The heart of man is the source of all wickedness; the lusts that dwell there are many, and these tend to uncleanness of one sort or another: by it here is meant particularly bodily uncleanness, since it is said they were given up to dishonour their own bodies between themselves; either alone, or with others; so that as they changed the glory of God, and dishonoured him, he left them to dishonour themselves by doing these things which were reproachful and scandalous to human nature.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
1:24 When human beings exchanged the living God for idols, God abandoned them, a point Paul makes twice more in this paragraph (1:26, 28). The word abandon includes a sense of “handing over,” suggesting that God actively consigns people to the consequences of their sin.
Romans 1:24
God’s Wrath against Sin
23and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images of mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles.24Therefore God gave them over in the desires of their hearts to impurity for the dishonoring of their bodies with one another. 25They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is forever worthy of praise! Amen.
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Warning to America 1987
By Lester Sumrall5.8K19:56ROM 1:24This sermon warns about the predicted decline of America, highlighting the departure from historic faith, endorsement of pagan religions, and acceptance of doctrines of devils. It also addresses the rise of rebellion in various aspects of society, including labor unions, homes, and youth. The speaker emphasizes the need for revival in America and the importance of turning to God amidst moral decay and societal confusion.
The Sin of Sodom on Display in America
By Voddie Baucham3.7K1:19:00SodomROM 1:24In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Lot and the destruction of Sodom from Genesis chapter 19. He emphasizes the sinfulness of the city and how it was pervasive among all the people, young and old. The preacher also draws a connection between the sin of Sodom and the current societal acceptance of homosexuality, referencing a book published in 1989 that outlined a strategy for promoting homosexuality in America. He highlights the need for Christians to stand firm in their beliefs and not be swayed by the cultural acceptance of sinful behavior.
Pilgrims Problems No. 1 Homosexuality
By Willie Mullan2.1K45:10HomosexualityISA 53:5MAT 7:21MAT 10:33MAT 26:14ROM 1:24ROM 1:26In this sermon, the preacher begins by discussing the curse placed on humanity and how it led to slavery. He then mentions the betrayal of Judas Iscariot and how he ended up in hell for eternity. The preacher emphasizes that sinners who know the judgment of God are deserving of death, questioning why capital punishment has been abolished. The sermon transitions to a new series called "The Pilgrim's Problems," with the first topic being homosexuality. The preacher states that his role is to provide the Bible's perspective on this issue and promises to explore relevant passages, starting with Romans chapter one.
A Reed Shaken by the Wind
By Joshua Daniel1.3K46:02MAT 16:24LUK 7:16LUK 7:22ROM 1:24This sermon emphasizes the importance of standing firm in faith and not being shaken by the winds of moral decay and societal pressures. It highlights the powerful ministry of John the Baptist and Jesus, showcasing the miracles and truth that validate their divine authority. The message calls for repentance, obedience to God's word, and a plea for God's mercy and intervention in the face of moral decline and spiritual apathy.
2 Timothy 3 - Part 1
By Robert F. Adcock1.1K41:25ROM 1:24REV 3:20In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the current state of the world and the challenges faced by believers. He acknowledges the distressing times we live in, characterized by hostility, hatred, and a lack of love. However, he reminds the audience that God is still in control, despite the chaos in the world. The preacher emphasizes the importance of being prepared for the difficult days ahead and encourages believers to remain faithful to the cause of Jesus Christ, knowing that he understands and empathizes with their struggles.
Why I Believe Many Are Now Reprobate
By Rolfe Barnard9831:02:40ROM 1:24In this sermon, the preacher shares a tragic story of a little boy who got trapped in a tunnel and ultimately died despite efforts to rescue him. The preacher emphasizes that nobody seeks God unless God first creates a thirst for Him in their hearts. He warns that the current generation is in a state of spiritual decline and urges people to examine their own faith and the state of their churches. The preacher also highlights the increasing disbelief in the truth and the judgment of God on those who cannot believe the truth.
When the Lights Go Out on the Road to Hell
By Rolfe Barnard8761:00:16JER 29:13HOS 6:3ROM 1:24In this sermon, the pastor discusses the concept of judgment in the Bible. He emphasizes that all people will face a final judgment and meet God face to face. However, the focus of the sermon is on the present judgment of God, which is seen in the dealings of God with His covenant people throughout the Old and New Testaments. The pastor highlights that God judicially blinds those who deliberately refuse to walk in the light and hardens their hearts. He references passages from the book of Romans to support his points and emphasizes the importance of reaching people with the word of God.
Message to the Church in Pergamos
By Joshua Daniel71128:30ROM 1:24REV 2:12This sermon by Joshua Daniel focuses on the challenges faced by the early churches in the book of Revelation, particularly the church in Pergamos, situated where 'Satan's seat is.' It emphasizes the need for believers to hold fast to their faith amidst a world filled with evil and corruption, urging them to stand for truth and righteousness even in the face of martyrdom and adversity.
06 God's Superior Love: How God Feels About Us (Song 1:2)
By Mike Bickle2444:52God's LoveSpiritual GrowthPSA 19:14PRO 3:12ECC 8:11ISA 63:9MAT 7:21LUK 15:7JHN 15:9ROM 1:241JN 3:1REV 3:19Mike Bickle emphasizes God's superior love for us, illustrating that His affection is more profound than any worldly pleasure. He discusses the importance of understanding God's love, especially in our weaknesses, and how believers often struggle with feelings of condemnation instead of recognizing God's delight in them. Bickle encourages believers to study and meditate on the nature of God's love, which is unconditional and not based on our performance. He highlights that spiritual immaturity is not the same as rebellion, and that God delights in our sincere intentions to obey Him, even when we fall short. Ultimately, Bickle calls for a deeper revelation of God's love to sustain our journey of faith.
The Big Three: Sex, Finances, Communication
By Shane Idleman151:02:00RestorationMarriagePRO 28:13MAL 3:10MAT 5:28ROM 1:241CO 7:4JAS 5:16Shane Idleman addresses the critical issues of sex, finances, and communication in marriage, emphasizing their interconnectedness and the devastating impact of neglecting these areas. He highlights the prevalence of adultery and pornography as major contributors to marital breakdowns, urging couples to allow God's Word to guide their relationships. Idleman stresses the importance of open communication, accountability, and the necessity of giving to foster a healthy marriage. He encourages couples to confront their struggles with sin and temptation, advocating for transparency and prayer as vital tools for healing. Ultimately, he calls for a return to God as the foundation for restoring and revitalizing marriages.
Psalms 81:8
By Chuck Smith0God's LoveIdolatryPSA 81:8ISA 48:17MAT 23:37JHN 10:10ROM 1:24Chuck Smith reflects on God's lamentation in Psalms 81:8, emphasizing His call to His chosen people and His sorrow over their lost love and devotion. He warns against the strange gods that people turn to when they reject the truth, illustrating how misplaced passions can lead to spiritual emptiness. Smith highlights God's desire to fill His people with goodness and to protect them from their enemies, lamenting that they often choose their own heart's desires over His love. The sermon serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God and the historical testimony of Israel's struggles with idolatry and defeat.
What Can Be More Just?
By Thomas Brooks0Choice and JusticeConsequences of SinDEU 30:19ROM 1:24GAL 6:7JAS 1:15Thomas Brooks emphasizes the self-destructive nature of sin, illustrating that just as various figures in history faced their demise through their own actions, so too will individuals face eternal destruction due to their own choices. He presents a stark choice between life and death, urging listeners to recognize the justice in their fate if they choose to reject God. Brooks warns that if one opts for sin over salvation, they will ultimately bear the consequences of their folly, shame, and misery, which are of their own making.
A Soul Given Up to Sin
By Thomas Brooks0SinDivine JudgmentPSA 81:12PRO 14:12JER 17:9EZK 18:30HOS 4:17MAT 7:13ROM 1:24GAL 6:7JAS 1:141PE 5:8Thomas Brooks emphasizes the grave danger of being left to sin, portraying it as the greatest judgment one can face. He warns that when God allows a person to follow their sinful inclinations without resistance, it signifies His rejection and a path leading to destruction. Brooks reflects on the dire state of those who are unteachable and incorrigible, highlighting the need for divine intervention to avoid the ways of one's own heart. He expresses a deep desire for God to afflict or tempt him rather than abandon him to his own sinful desires, echoing Augustine's plea for deliverance from oneself.
Reprobation
By Charles Finney0ReprobationFree WillISA 1:18JER 6:30ROM 1:24Charles Finney addresses the doctrine of reprobation, emphasizing that God has made every effort to save the obstinate and impenitent people of Israel, yet they remain unyielding. He explains that reprobation is not due to God's malevolence but is a consequence of individuals' unwillingness to accept salvation on God's terms. Finney argues that reprobates are not lost because they are reprobated, but rather because they persist in their wickedness and reject God's grace. He concludes that the salvation of the reprobate hinges on their own choices, and that God's justice and benevolence are evident in the doctrine of reprobation, which ultimately serves the greater good of the universe.
Exposition on Psalm 55
By St. Augustine0PSA 55:13JER 17:11MAT 15:14ROM 1:241CO 11:192TI 3:92TI 3:13St. Augustine preaches about the division caused by those who separate themselves from unity, leading to spiritual deaths and deceitfulness. He emphasizes the importance of casting our cares upon the Lord, who will nourish and redeem us in peace. The hardness of God's discourses is softened above oil, becoming darts aimed at the hearts of men. Those who rely on human leaders and pollute God's Testament will be humbled by Him. The men of bloods and deceitfulness, who do not make progress for long, shall not halve their days, while those who hope in the Lord will reach eternal day.
Ii Chronicles 36:15
By Chuck Smith0RepentanceConsequences of Sin2CH 36:15PRO 14:34ISA 5:20JER 29:11LAM 3:22MAT 6:33ROM 1:24HEB 12:62PE 3:9REV 3:19Chuck Smith emphasizes the dire consequences of forsaking God, illustrating how the nation of Judah fell from glory due to their disobedience and rejection of divine guidance. He highlights the spiritual laws that govern prosperity and the importance of seeking God, warning that neglecting Him leads to desolation. Despite God's compassion and numerous attempts to bring His people back, they continued to turn away, ultimately leading to a state of hopelessness where God declares 'No remedy.' This serves as a sobering reminder of the need for repentance and the dangers of ignoring God's warnings.
Twenty-Sixth Lesson. ‘I Have Prayed for Thee;’ Or, Christ the Intercessor
By Andrew Murray0ROM 1:24In this sermon on dishonor, the preacher delves into the concept of being treated with indignity, degraded, and disgraced, emphasizing the idea of causing shame or treating shamefully. The focus is on Romans 1:24, where dishonor is linked to using the body for immoral purposes, leading to degradation and abuse. The preacher highlights the consequences of dishonoring oneself and others, bringing reproach, violating chastity, and debauchery. The sermon also explores the downward spiral of dishonor, idolatry, and the exchange of truth for lies, ultimately leading to the dishonoring of the body and soul.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
God - gave them up, etc. - They had filled up the measure of their iniquities, and God, by permitting them to plunge into all manner of irregularities, thus, by one species of sin, inflicted punishment on another. Dishonour their own bodies - Probably alluding here to what is more openly expressed, Rom 1:26, Rom 1:27. Between themselves - εν εαυτοις, Of themselves, of their own free accord; none inciting, none impelling.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Wherefore God also--in righteous retribution. gave them up--This divine abandonment of men is here strikingly traced in three successive stages, at each of which the same word is used (Rom 1:24, Rom 1:26; and Rom 1:28, where the word is rendered "gave over"). "As they deserted God, God in turn deserted them; not giving them divine (that is, supernatural) laws, and suffering them to corrupt those which were human; not sending them prophets, and allowing the philosophers to run into absurdities. He let them do what they pleased, even what was in the last degree vile, that those who had not honored God, might dishonor themselves" [GROTIUS].
John Gill Bible Commentary
Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness,.... Not by putting any into them, but by leaving them to the pollution of their nature; by withdrawing his providential restraints from them, and by giving them up to judicial hardness: through the lusts of their own hearts. The heart of man is the source of all wickedness; the lusts that dwell there are many, and these tend to uncleanness of one sort or another: by it here is meant particularly bodily uncleanness, since it is said they were given up to dishonour their own bodies between themselves; either alone, or with others; so that as they changed the glory of God, and dishonoured him, he left them to dishonour themselves by doing these things which were reproachful and scandalous to human nature.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
1:24 When human beings exchanged the living God for idols, God abandoned them, a point Paul makes twice more in this paragraph (1:26, 28). The word abandon includes a sense of “handing over,” suggesting that God actively consigns people to the consequences of their sin.