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Wells of Living Water Commentary - Matthew 7:1-29

The Sermon on the Mount (Continued) Matthew 7:1-29 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. A command. God not only requests but definitely commands us, that we should not judge one another. There is probably no sin quite as common among Christian people, as the sin of judging others. There are, indeed, few sins that have as much evil effect upon others, as does this sin. The Apostle Paul says in 1 Corinthians 4:2 : "It is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful." That is true, but it is not for us... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 7:13-27

Exhortation to Choose the Right Way and Produce Good Fruit by Full Obedience to His Words So As To Enter Into Life and Avoid Destruction (7:13-27). We now move on to the application part of the Sermon, and we soon find that it is applied with a punch. For from here to Matthew 7:27, in contrast with His opening words in Matthew 5:3-16, where it was solely God acting in blessing on His people that was emphasised, Jesus now puts what He has said against the background, first of calls to life... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 7:21-23

It Is Not Enough To Say ‘Lord, Lord’. The Test Of Men Is Found In Doing The Will Of God (7:21-23). Jesus now widens His words to include all who profess to be disciples. He declares that a man may be totally orthodox in what he says, but that that is not enough. The true test of whether a man is acceptable to God will come out in his life. A faith that does not result in obedience is no faith at all (compare Romans 6:1-2; James 1:22-24; James 2:14-16; James 2:26). These are solemn words of... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 7:22-23

Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, Did we not prophesy by your name, And by your name cast out demons, And by your name do many mighty works? And then will I profess to them, I never knew you, Depart from me, you who work iniquity. And then with remarkable suddenness Jesus brings them up short with a new revelation concerning Himself, a revelation made clearer in Matthew 28:20 (compare Matthew 26:64; Matthew 24:27; Matthew 24:30-31). ‘In that Day’ is a prophetic phrase which indicates... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 7:13-27

Matthew 7:13-Daniel : . Epilogue.— Warnings and exhortations close the new Law, like the old ( Exodus 23:20 ff.). Matthew 7:13 f. The Two Gates and the Two Ways ( Luke 13:24).— The picture is based on Jeremiah 21:8, and is frequent in Jewish and Christian writings. The way that leads to life (the word has eschatological force) involves difficulties and tribulation ( cf. Acts 14:22). Matthew 7:15-Isaiah : . Fruit the Test of Profession.— Lk. ( Luke 6:43-1 Corinthians :; Luke 13:26 f.) speaks... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Matthew 7:22-23

That by that day is to be understood the day of judgment is generally agreed by interpreters. We have prophesied in thy name; that is, revealed thy will unto people; and in thy name, that is, by thy authority and power, cast out devils, and done many wonderful works, that is, wrought many miraculous operations. In the Old Testament we find Baalam and Saul prophesying, who were both wicked men. Judas was sent out (under the New Testament) both to preach and to work miracles. So as none from... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Matthew 7:13-23

CRITICAL NOTESMatthew 7:13. Destruction.—The word implies, not annihilation, but waste (Matthew 26:8; Mark 14:4), perdition, i.e. the loss of all that makes existence precious. I question whether a single passage can be adduced in which it means, in relation to material things, more than the breaking up of their outward form and beauty, or, in spiritual things, more than what may be described as the wretchedness of a wasted life (Plumptre).Matthew 7:14. Narrow is the way.—Literally, pressed or... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Matthew 7:15-29

Matthew 7:15-29 I. The object of our Lord in this Sermon on the Mount was to convey an accurate idea of the righteousness required in His kingdom. He did so mainly by contrasting it with the spurious forms of righteousness current among men. The mere pretender is placed before us under three figures: (1) the wolf in sheep's clothing; (2) a thorn bush that has artificial flowers and fruits stuck all over it; (3) a man who builds a very superb mansion, spends no end of pains and money on what can... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Matthew 7:21-29

Matthew 7:21-29 The Wise and Foolish Builders. I. The Lord describes the false disciples as men who cry, "Lord, Lord," to Him, but who bear no fruit. The language clearly implies that there are some who profess to be Christians, who acknowledge Jesus to be the Lord, and pray to Him as Lord, and praise Him as the Lord, who nevertheless have no part in Him. This confession, "Lord, Lord," is symbolic of a sound creed, as well as a religious profession. It is as much as to say that there are many... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Matthew 7:21-23

DISCOURSE: 1333THE NATURE AND IMPORTANCE OF TRUE RELIGIONMatthew 7:21-23. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.THE criterion, by which we... read more

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Matthew 7:1-29

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 7:13-27

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 7:21-23

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 7:22-23

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 7:13-27

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Matthew 7:22-23

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Matthew 7:13-23

Sermon Bible Commentary - Matthew 7:15-29

Sermon Bible Commentary - Matthew 7:21-29

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Matthew 7:21-23

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