1 Peter 1:25
The word of the Lord, the Gospel of Christ, will never pass away, despite the uncertainty and instability of the world.
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.
Text
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.
Sermon Outline
- The Enduring Word of God
- The word of the Lord will never pass away
- Despite the uncertainty and instability of the world
- The Gospel of Christ remains settled forever
Key Quotes
“But the word of the Lord endureth for ever,” — John Gill
Application Points
- We can trust in the enduring power of the Gospel message.
- The Gospel remains a constant source of hope and stability in an uncertain world.
- We should strive to preach the Gospel with greater clearness and success, just as the apostles did.