======================================================================== 1 PETER 1:25 by John Gill ======================================================================== Summary: The word of the Lord, the Gospel of Christ, will never pass away, despite the uncertainty and instability of the world. Topics: "Eternal Word of God", "Assurance in the Gospel" Scripture References: Psalm 119:89, Isaiah 40:8, Matthew 24:35, Mark 13:31, Luke 21:33, John 1:1, Romans 10:8, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12, 1 Peter 1:25 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------ John Gill emphasizes the eternal nature of God's word, contrasting it with the fleeting nature of human life and the uncertainties of the world. He explains that while ministers and worldly things may fade away, the Gospel of Christ remains forever unchanged and is the same message preached by the apostles as foretold by Isaiah. This enduring truth provides hope and assurance to believers, affirming that the good news of salvation is steadfast and reliable. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CONTENT ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ver. 25. But the word of the Lord endureth for ever,.... Though men die, and ministers of the word too, and everything in the world is uncertain, unstable, fleeting, and passing away, and whatever change has been in the ordinances of divine service; yet the word of the Lord, the Gospel of Christ, is settled for ever, and will never pass away: and this is the word which by the Gospel is preached unto you; this is the apostle's application of the passage in Isaiah, showing that the word of the Lord there is the same with the Gospel preached by him, and the other apostles, at that present time; and is no other than that good tidings Zion is said to bring; see Isa 40:9 the selfsame Gospel the Prophet Isaiah preached the apostles did, though with greater clearness, and more success; see Ro 10:8. ======================================================================== Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/john-gill/1-peter-125/ ========================================================================