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- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
For the gifts and calling of God, etc. - The gifts which God has bestowed upon them, and the calling - the invitation, with which he has favored them he will never revoke. In reference to this point there is no change of mind in him; and therefore the possibility and certainty of their restoration to their original privileges, of being the people of God, of enjoying every spiritual blessing with the fullness of the Gentiles, may be both reasonably and safely inferred. Repentance, when applied to God, signifies simply change of purpose relative to some declarations made subject to certain conditions. See this fully explained and illustrated by himself, Jer 18:7-9.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
For the gifts and calling--"and the calling" of God are without repentance--"not to be," or "cannot be repented of." By the "calling of God," in this case, is meant that sovereign act by which God, in the exercise of His free choice, "called" Abraham to be the father of a peculiar people; while "the gifts of God" here denote the articles of the covenant which God made with Abraham, and which constituted the real distinction between his and all other families of the earth. Both these, says the apostle, are irrevocable; and as the point for which he refers to this at all is the final destiny of the Israelitish nation, it is clear that the perpetuity through all time of the Abrahamic covenant is the thing here affirmed. And lest any should say that though Israel, as a nation, has no destiny at all under the Gospel, but as a people disappeared from the stage when the middle wall of partition was broken down, yet the Abrahamic covenant still endures in the spiritual seed of Abraham, made up of Jews and Gentiles in one undistinguished mass of redeemed men under the Gospel--the apostle, as if to preclude that supposition, expressly states that the very Israel who, as concerning the Gospel, are regarded as "enemies for the Gentiles' sakes," are "beloved for the fathers' sakes"; and it is in proof of this that he adds, "For the gifts and the calling of God are without repentance." But in what sense are the now unbelieving and excluded children of Israel "beloved for the fathers' sakes?" Not merely from ancestral recollections, as one looks with fond interest on the child of a dear friend for that friend's sake [DR. ARNOLD]--a beautiful thought, and not foreign to Scripture, in this very matter (see Ch2 20:7; Isa 41:8) --but it is from ancestral connections and obligations, or their lineal descent from and oneness in covenant with the fathers with whom God originally established it. In other words, the natural Israel--not "the remnant of them according to the election of grace," but THE NATION, sprung from Abraham according to the flesh--are still an elect people, and as such, "beloved." The very same love which chose the fathers, and rested on the fathers as a parent stem of the nation, still rests on their descendants at large, and will yet recover them from unbelief, and reinstate them in the family of God.
John Gill Bible Commentary
For the gifts and calling of God,.... By "gifts" are meant, not the gifts of nature and providence, as life, health, strength, riches, and honour, which God sometimes gives, and repents of, and takes away; as he repented that he had made man upon earth, and Saul king of Israel; which must be understood by an "anthropopathy", after the manner of men, and that not of a change of the counsel of his mind, but of the course of his providence: nor do gifts here design external gifts of grace, or such gifts of the Spirit, which qualify men for ministerial work, for public service in the church; for these may be taken away, as the "parable" of the "talents" shows, Mat 25:29; see Co1 13:8; but the special and spiritual gifts of God's free grace, which relate to the spiritual and eternal welfare of the souls of men, even that, grace which was given to God's elect in Christ before the world was, and all those spiritual blessings wherewith they were then blessed in him: these are without repentance; that is, they are immutable and unalterable; God never revokes them, or calls them in again, or takes them away from the persons to whom he has made such a previous donation: the reasons are, because that his love from whence they spring is always the same; it admits of no distinction, nor of any degrees, nor of any alteration; and electing grace, according to which these gifts are bestowed, stands sure and immovable; not upon the foot of works, but of the sovereign will of God, and always has its sure and certain effect; and the covenant of grace, in which they are secured, remains firm and inviolable; and indeed, these gifts are no other than the promises of it, which are all yea and amen in Christ, and the blessings of it, which are the sure mercies of David. Whatever God purposes, or promises to give, or really does give to his people, whether into the hands of Christ for them, or into their own, he never repents of or reverses. Agreeably to these words of the apostle, the Jews say (g). "that the holy blessed God, after , "that he hath given a gift", , "never takes it away from the receiver"; and this is the "Gemara", or doctrine of the Rabbins (h) , "that giving they give, but taking away they do not take away"; the gloss upon it is, , "after it is given":'' the meaning is, that what is once given to men from heaven, is never taken away from them up into heaven: and elsewhere (i) they ask, "is there any servant to whom his master gives a gift, and returns and takes it away from him?'' Moreover, the apostle here says the same of the "calling of God", as of gifts; by which is meant, not a bare external call by the ministry of the word, which oftentimes is without effect, and may be where persons are neither chosen, nor converted, nor saved; but an internal effectual call, by special, powerful, and efficacious grace; and designs either actual calling, to which are inseparably annexed final perseverance in grace, and eternal glorification; or rather the purpose of God from eternity, to call his people in time, and which is never repented of, or changed. The apostle's argument here is this, that since there are a number of people among the Jews whom God has loved, and has chosen to everlasting salvation, and has in covenant promised to them, and secured and laid up gifts for them, and has determined to call them by his grace; and since all these are unchangeable and irreversible, the future call and conversion of these persons must be sure and certain. (g) R. Saphorno apud R. Juda Muscato in Sepher. Cosri, fol. 43. (h) T. Bab. Taanith, fol. 25. 1. (i) T. Bab. Erachin, fol. 15. 1.
Romans 11:29
All Israel Will Be Saved
28Regarding the gospel, they are enemies on your account; but regarding election, they are loved on account of the patriarchs.29For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.
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In Tribute to Kathryn Kuhlman - Part 2
By Kathryn Kuhlman5.7K30:05TributePSA 95:6ISA 53:5MRK 11:24ROM 11:29EPH 3:20PHP 2:91TH 5:17In this video, a woman from Milton, Massachusetts shares her testimony of experiencing a miraculous healing. She had been in pain for many years but during a church service, she felt a warm sensation on the side of her face that she had never felt before. She also discovered that she could open and close her hands without pain. The preacher emphasizes that these spiritual experiences cannot be fully described or understood, but they are evidence of the power of God. The video also highlights the importance of giving glory to God and recognizing Jesus as our great high priest who intercedes for us.
The Fire of God
By Art Katz4.0K1:22:28Fire Of GodJHN 14:6ACT 9:15ROM 11:291CO 1:18EPH 2:81TI 2:51PE 2:9In this sermon transcript, the speaker describes a series of university meetings where he preached the gospel. Despite facing opposition and being seen as a traitor by some, the speaker boldly proclaimed the message of Jesus Christ. The power of the Holy Spirit was evident as the speaker shared the gospel, leading to conversions and confrontations with those who opposed him. The speaker also mentions a specific incident where he was asked to debate a professor of comparative religion, and despite feeling inadequate, he experienced God's power and saw the impact of his message.
Five Principles of Revival
By Ian Paisley3.9K51:03EXO 21:24DEU 33:17ISA 33:14ISA 52:10ROM 11:29In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power and sovereignty of God in bringing about revival. He emphasizes that revival is initiated, controlled, and concluded by the Lord, and no human effort can stop or continue it. The preacher also highlights the solemnity and sacredness of revival, urging listeners to examine themselves in light of God's intervention. He mentions that revival will be seen by all nations and that it involves God dealing with sin. The sermon concludes with a reminder of the salvation offered through Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross, emphasizing the inflexibility of God's law.
Jacob - Gods Unchanging Grace - Genesis 25 - Sermon 1 of 5
By Roy Hession1.9K49:26GraceGEN 3:15GEN 25:19GEN 25:21MAT 6:33ROM 11:29In this sermon, the speaker reflects on his own journey of being chosen by God and the impact it had on his life. He emphasizes that when God calls someone, it is part of a pre-existing plan. The speaker then references Romans 8:28 and discusses how the grace of God guided the life of Jacob, even before he was born. The sermon concludes with a reading from Genesis 25:19, highlighting Isaac's prayer for his barren wife and the struggle of their children within her.
God's Severe Mercy
By Dana Congdon1.7K1:18:37MercyROM 9:1ROM 11:29ROM 11:33ROM 12:1ROM 14:1ROM 14:10In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Psalm 107 and Romans chapters 14 and 15. The Psalm emphasizes the importance of giving thanks to the Lord for His enduring mercy. The speaker highlights four types of foolish people who cried out to the Lord and received His mercy. In Romans, the speaker emphasizes the need to refrain from judging others and to focus on glorifying the Lord. The sermon also emphasizes the importance of presenting oneself as a living sacrifice to God and pursuing a deeper understanding of His ways.
(Romans) Romans 15:30-16:27
By Zac Poonen1.4K48:17GEN 3:15MAT 5:44ROM 8:14ROM 9:11ROM 11:29ROM 12:1ROM 16:20In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of keeping our minds innocent of evil in a world filled with wickedness. He encourages listeners to avoid watching or reading about evil and instead focus on ways to live a pure and good life. The speaker highlights the various aspects of the gospel beyond forgiveness and victory, such as God's sovereignty and faithfulness. He urges believers to give glory to God when they experience victory over sin and when they are part of a united church. The sermon concludes with a reminder to rely on the grace of Jesus Christ and to stay away from deceivers who are only interested in personal gain.
Pursuing Christ
By Stephen Kaung6631:13:29ChristMAT 7:13ROM 11:29PHP 3:15In this sermon, Paul encourages believers to have the mind of Christ and to be open to God's revelation. He emphasizes that each person's journey with God is unique and that comparing oneself to others should not lead to discouragement. Paul also addresses the concept of the gift of God, stating that once given, it is not taken back, but warns against misinterpreting this as a license for destructive behavior. He concludes by urging believers to have a personal and intense pursuit of Christ, being completely captivated by His glory and love.
Christian Hope: A Great Revival Is Coming
By Rolfe Barnard48248:27RevivalMAT 16:18ACT 10:34ROM 11:25ROM 11:29In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power and glory of God and the potential for revival in the church. He believes that the entire earth was created to display the glory of God and that everything that breathes will bring glory to Him. The preacher also highlights the importance of unity within the church and the preaching of the gospel. He references the book of Zechariah and Romans to support his points and encourages the congregation to accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. Overall, the sermon focuses on the anticipation of a future revival and the role of the church in bringing it about.
Hearing and Obeying God's Voice
By Shane Idleman61:04:21Obedience to GodHearing God's VoiceGEN 12:11SA 3:10PRO 3:5ISA 30:21MAT 7:24JHN 10:27ROM 11:29HEB 11:6JAS 1:221JN 1:9Shane Idleman emphasizes the importance of discerning and obeying God's voice, using the story of Abram's call in Genesis 12 as a foundation. He discusses the challenges of distinguishing between God's voice, our own thoughts, and external influences, urging believers to step out in faith and obedience even when the path is unclear. Idleman highlights that clarity in hearing God's voice often comes through obedience and that disobedience can cloud our spiritual vision. He encourages the congregation to confront areas of disobedience in their lives, as true repentance leads to a deeper relationship with God and clearer guidance. The sermon concludes with a call to action for baptism and a commitment to live in obedience to God's Word.
2 Corinthians 7
By John Nelson Darby0RepentanceHolinessLEV 11:44ACT 2:38ROM 11:292CO 1:32CO 7:12CO 7:9GAL 3:261PE 1:161JN 1:9John Nelson Darby emphasizes the call for the Corinthians to cleanse themselves and pursue holiness, reflecting on the promises of God and the importance of being set apart for Him. He discusses the relationship between sorrow, repentance, and the transformative power of God's comfort, illustrating how true repentance leads to a change of heart and actions. Darby highlights Paul's deep affection for the Corinthians, noting that their struggles and repentance ultimately strengthen their bond. He contrasts genuine repentance with mere regret, underscoring the necessity of faith and the work of the Holy Spirit in the believer's life. The sermon concludes with a reminder of the enduring love and confidence Paul had in the Corinthians despite their challenges.
Part 10: The Historical Context of Premillennialism
By John F. Walvoord0MAT 20:20LUK 1:32LUK 22:29ACT 1:6ROM 11:1ROM 11:291CO 15:232TI 3:162PE 1:20John F. Walvoord delves into the historical context and theological significance of modern premillennialism, highlighting the challenges faced by this doctrine throughout history. He emphasizes the importance of the infallibility of Scripture, literal interpretation, evangelicalism, opposition to ecclesiasticism, and the emphasis on prophetic studies within the framework of premillennialism. Walvoord traces the roots of premillennialism from the Old and New Testaments, through the early church, to its resurgence in modern times, portraying it as a system of Biblical interpretation that honors the Word of God and prepares believers for the second coming of Christ.
Their Reception-Life From the Dead
By Arno Clemens Gaebelein0ISA 59:20ZEC 2:6MAT 19:28ACT 15:14ROM 11:29Arno Clemens Gaebelein delves into the intricate relationship between Israel's fall, the salvation of the Gentiles, and the future blessings awaiting both Israel and the nations. He emphasizes the importance of understanding God's dispensational plan, the role of the church in this age, and the future restoration of Israel leading to the conversion of the nations. Gaebelein highlights the significance of Israel's conversion and restoration in bringing about blessings to the entire world, ultimately culminating in a time when righteousness and peace will prevail globally under the rule of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Jonah 2:8
By Chuck Smith0The Consequences of DisobedienceObedience to GodPSA 139:7PRO 14:12JON 1:1JON 2:8ROM 11:29Chuck Smith discusses Jonah's reluctance to obey God's call to go to Nineveh, highlighting Jonah's mistaken belief that he could escape God's presence and calling. Jonah's desire for the destruction of Nineveh stemmed from his fear of their potential repentance and God's mercy. The sermon emphasizes that those who pursue their own desires over God's will ultimately forsake their own mercy, leading to unnecessary suffering. Smith illustrates how Jonah's attempts to evade God's command resulted in dire consequences, teaching that true peace comes from obedience to God.
Predestination
By Thomas Bradbury0NUM 23:19JOB 23:13PSA 115:3PSA 135:6ISA 30:21JER 3:19DAN 4:35JHN 1:13ROM 11:29GAL 4:6EPH 2:10Thomas Bradbury preaches on the unfailing mercy and inexhaustible patience of God towards His wayward children, highlighting His gracious dealings in restoring, saving, and delivering them from bondage. He emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God's will and experiencing His lovingkindness and tender mercy. The sermon delves into the significance of key phrases in Jeremiah 3, such as the Father's question 'How shall I put thee among the children?' and the child's privilege of calling God 'My Father,' ultimately leading to the child's everlasting security in not turning away from God.
A Great High-Priest - Blessing the People
By J.C. Philpot0NUM 6:23PSA 84:11PSA 133:2JHN 14:19ROM 11:292CO 12:9EPH 1:3HEB 7:251PE 1:81JN 5:11J.C. Philpot preaches on the ministration of the blessed Lord as the great High Priest, focusing on His role in blessing the people. Drawing parallels between the typical high priest under the law and Jesus as the ultimate High Priest, the sermon emphasizes how Jesus blesses His waiting people from the courts of bliss in His glorified humanity. Through His blessings, including eternal life, reconciliation, justification, and spiritual affections, Jesus communicates His grace and glory to His church, making His presence at the right hand of the Father a fountain of spiritual life in the heart.
The Jews in Relation to the Coming of the Lord.
By William Kelly0HOS 3:5MAT 5:18ROM 11:291CO 15:27EPH 1:22William Kelly preaches about the importance of understanding and respecting the future restoration and blessing of Israel as prophesied in the Bible. He emphasizes that acknowledging and believing in God's faithfulness to His covenant with Israel is crucial in maintaining the integrity of His character and the reliability of His promises. Kelly warns against the danger of misinterpreting and misappropriating the prophecies concerning Israel, as it can lead to a distortion of the truth and a loss of the fullness of blessings that God intends for His people. By upholding the distinct heavenly position of the Church and the special earthly restoration of Israel, believers can honor God's word, appreciate His sovereignty, and partake in the complete inheritance offered through Christ.
The Complete Thing
By R.E. Harlow0JHN 7:38ACT 2:4ROM 11:291CO 13:81CO 14:222CO 5:1REV 22:12R.E. Harlow delves into the perfection and balance of the complete Scripture, emphasizing its role in meeting every spiritual need of a person and highlighting Christ as the unifying subject of its 66 books. The completion of the Bible marked a significant event in the Church, with the Holy Spirit inspiring the New Testament writers and bestowing gifts upon the Church. The sermon explores the temporary nature of gifts, the division of dispensations, and the importance of the completion of the New Testament as a turning point in history.
Gifts
By John Follette0ROM 11:291CO 12:11CO 13:11CO 13:41CO 14:1John Follette delves into the teachings of Paul in Romans and I Corinthians, emphasizing the importance of operating spiritual gifts with the right motives. He highlights the need for the love of God, 'agape' love, to be the driving force behind the manifestation of gifts, rather than selfish desires or personal ambitions. By exploring the original Greek text, he reveals the true essence of Paul's message, focusing on the 'excellent way' of love that should govern the use of spiritual gifts. Follette warns that without love as the foundation, even the most powerful gifts are meaningless and do not bring glory to God or spiritual growth.
Backsliders; Saved or Lost?
By John R. Rice0HOS 11:8JHN 3:36JHN 10:27ROM 4:7ROM 11:29EPH 2:8John R. Rice preaches about the backslider's status as a child of God, emphasizing that despite deserving punishment for disobedience, every born-again child of God who falls into sin remains God's child. He highlights that salvation is not earned through works but is a gift of grace, citing Ephesians 2:8-9. Rice reassures that God's love for His backslidden children never fails, drawing parallels to earthly parental love and referencing Hosea 11:8-9 to illustrate God's unwavering mercy. He concludes by urging backsliders to return to God's loving embrace, emphasizing that God's forgiveness and eternal life are steadfast for those who believe in Christ.
Gentle but Determined Restorers
By A.W. Tozer0ROM 1:11ROM 5:15ROM 6:23ROM 11:29ROM 12:61CO 1:71CO 12:41CO 12:91CO 12:281CO 12:31In this sermon, the preacher delves into the concept of 'charisma,' a Pauline word that signifies a gift of grace or a free gift, emphasizing that all spiritual gifts come from God and should not be a source of personal pride. The term 'charisma' is used to describe extraordinary powers given by God through the Holy Spirit to enable believers to serve the church and fulfill their roles in the body of Christ. The preacher highlights that every genuine Christian has received at least one spiritual gift from God, bestowed at the moment of conversion, to contribute to the community of faith and stimulate growth in Christian maturity.
Humility
By Andrew Murray0NUM 23:19ISA 66:9MAL 3:6ROM 11:292CO 7:10The preacher delves into the concept of 'irrevocable' in the Bible, emphasizing that God's gifts and callings are unchangeable and incapable of being taken back. This means that God will not change His mind about His promises to Israel through Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The sermon highlights that true repentance leads to salvation without regret, contrasting it with worldly sorrow that leads to death. It underscores the unchanging nature of God's promises and His sovereign election, rooted in His immutable character.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
For the gifts and calling of God, etc. - The gifts which God has bestowed upon them, and the calling - the invitation, with which he has favored them he will never revoke. In reference to this point there is no change of mind in him; and therefore the possibility and certainty of their restoration to their original privileges, of being the people of God, of enjoying every spiritual blessing with the fullness of the Gentiles, may be both reasonably and safely inferred. Repentance, when applied to God, signifies simply change of purpose relative to some declarations made subject to certain conditions. See this fully explained and illustrated by himself, Jer 18:7-9.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
For the gifts and calling--"and the calling" of God are without repentance--"not to be," or "cannot be repented of." By the "calling of God," in this case, is meant that sovereign act by which God, in the exercise of His free choice, "called" Abraham to be the father of a peculiar people; while "the gifts of God" here denote the articles of the covenant which God made with Abraham, and which constituted the real distinction between his and all other families of the earth. Both these, says the apostle, are irrevocable; and as the point for which he refers to this at all is the final destiny of the Israelitish nation, it is clear that the perpetuity through all time of the Abrahamic covenant is the thing here affirmed. And lest any should say that though Israel, as a nation, has no destiny at all under the Gospel, but as a people disappeared from the stage when the middle wall of partition was broken down, yet the Abrahamic covenant still endures in the spiritual seed of Abraham, made up of Jews and Gentiles in one undistinguished mass of redeemed men under the Gospel--the apostle, as if to preclude that supposition, expressly states that the very Israel who, as concerning the Gospel, are regarded as "enemies for the Gentiles' sakes," are "beloved for the fathers' sakes"; and it is in proof of this that he adds, "For the gifts and the calling of God are without repentance." But in what sense are the now unbelieving and excluded children of Israel "beloved for the fathers' sakes?" Not merely from ancestral recollections, as one looks with fond interest on the child of a dear friend for that friend's sake [DR. ARNOLD]--a beautiful thought, and not foreign to Scripture, in this very matter (see Ch2 20:7; Isa 41:8) --but it is from ancestral connections and obligations, or their lineal descent from and oneness in covenant with the fathers with whom God originally established it. In other words, the natural Israel--not "the remnant of them according to the election of grace," but THE NATION, sprung from Abraham according to the flesh--are still an elect people, and as such, "beloved." The very same love which chose the fathers, and rested on the fathers as a parent stem of the nation, still rests on their descendants at large, and will yet recover them from unbelief, and reinstate them in the family of God.
John Gill Bible Commentary
For the gifts and calling of God,.... By "gifts" are meant, not the gifts of nature and providence, as life, health, strength, riches, and honour, which God sometimes gives, and repents of, and takes away; as he repented that he had made man upon earth, and Saul king of Israel; which must be understood by an "anthropopathy", after the manner of men, and that not of a change of the counsel of his mind, but of the course of his providence: nor do gifts here design external gifts of grace, or such gifts of the Spirit, which qualify men for ministerial work, for public service in the church; for these may be taken away, as the "parable" of the "talents" shows, Mat 25:29; see Co1 13:8; but the special and spiritual gifts of God's free grace, which relate to the spiritual and eternal welfare of the souls of men, even that, grace which was given to God's elect in Christ before the world was, and all those spiritual blessings wherewith they were then blessed in him: these are without repentance; that is, they are immutable and unalterable; God never revokes them, or calls them in again, or takes them away from the persons to whom he has made such a previous donation: the reasons are, because that his love from whence they spring is always the same; it admits of no distinction, nor of any degrees, nor of any alteration; and electing grace, according to which these gifts are bestowed, stands sure and immovable; not upon the foot of works, but of the sovereign will of God, and always has its sure and certain effect; and the covenant of grace, in which they are secured, remains firm and inviolable; and indeed, these gifts are no other than the promises of it, which are all yea and amen in Christ, and the blessings of it, which are the sure mercies of David. Whatever God purposes, or promises to give, or really does give to his people, whether into the hands of Christ for them, or into their own, he never repents of or reverses. Agreeably to these words of the apostle, the Jews say (g). "that the holy blessed God, after , "that he hath given a gift", , "never takes it away from the receiver"; and this is the "Gemara", or doctrine of the Rabbins (h) , "that giving they give, but taking away they do not take away"; the gloss upon it is, , "after it is given":'' the meaning is, that what is once given to men from heaven, is never taken away from them up into heaven: and elsewhere (i) they ask, "is there any servant to whom his master gives a gift, and returns and takes it away from him?'' Moreover, the apostle here says the same of the "calling of God", as of gifts; by which is meant, not a bare external call by the ministry of the word, which oftentimes is without effect, and may be where persons are neither chosen, nor converted, nor saved; but an internal effectual call, by special, powerful, and efficacious grace; and designs either actual calling, to which are inseparably annexed final perseverance in grace, and eternal glorification; or rather the purpose of God from eternity, to call his people in time, and which is never repented of, or changed. The apostle's argument here is this, that since there are a number of people among the Jews whom God has loved, and has chosen to everlasting salvation, and has in covenant promised to them, and secured and laid up gifts for them, and has determined to call them by his grace; and since all these are unchangeable and irreversible, the future call and conversion of these persons must be sure and certain. (g) R. Saphorno apud R. Juda Muscato in Sepher. Cosri, fol. 43. (h) T. Bab. Taanith, fol. 25. 1. (i) T. Bab. Erachin, fol. 15. 1.