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The verse is a one-sentence summary of the gospel: the subject line of the entire Bible. The verse also reflects the way the gospel's essential idea is clear, but there are layers of meaning and knowledge inside of it. The opening phrase is traditionally translated as "God so loved the world that." This is typically understood to mean, "God ...
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What does John 3:17 mean? Verse 17 is a peaceful footnote to...
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- The Beatitudes
- Matthew 5:3-12
- Blessed Are The Poor in Spirit…
- Blessed Are They That Mourn…
- Blessed Are The Meek…
- Blessed Are They Which Do Hunger and Thirst After Righteousness…
- Blessed Are The Merciful…
- Blessed Are The Pure in Heart…
- Blessed Are The Peacemakers…
- Blessed Are They Which Are Persecuted…
In Matthew 5:3-12, we find the Beatitudes or blessings. The Beatitudes form the introduction to Jesus’ famous Sermon on the Mount which He preached next to the Sea of Galilee.
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”(Matthew 5:3). The word “blessed” really means happy. Happy are those who realize their need for redemption. The gospel is to be preached to the poor—that is, those who recognize their spiritual need—not to the spiritually proud. “The proud heart strives to earn salvation; but bot...
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted:”(Matthew 5:4). It is in sorrow that God's promises mean so much to us. It is then that we are comforted. Passing through a garden or field of clover at night, most of us have noticed how fragrant the air is. The very atmosphere seems to be laden with perfume. Scientists now tell us that cer...
“Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth”(Matthew 5:5). They do not inherit the earth now. They did not inherit it then—that is, they did not enter into their heritage, but they shall inherit it. The earth made new will be their home forever. “Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dw...
“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled”(Matthew 5:6). Not through rites and ceremonies, not through good works, may any of us earn salvation. But “the just shall live by faith” (Romans 1:17). Our righteousness is all of God, by faith. It is the righteousness of Christ applied to us when we believe...
“Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy”(Matthew 5:1). A mother sought the great Napoleon for the pardon of her son. The Emperor said that it was his second offense. Justice demanded his death. “I don't ask for justice. I plead for mercy,” cried the mother. “But he does not deserve mercy.” “Your Majesty, it would not be mercy if he d...
“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God”(Matthew 5:8). An impure heart defiles the soul. Wrong thinking dims the spiritual vision so men cannot behold God; they cannot see Him by the eye of faith. They cannot see His works. This self-seeking spirit judges God to be like itself. Only the unselfish heart, the trustful heart, shall see ...
“Blessed are the peacemakers [declares our Lord]: for they shall be called the children of God”(Matthew 5:9). Since the beginning of the nineteenth century, we have had one great peace conference after another. Many quarrels have been settled by arbitration; others have led to war. We have had two world wars. But we shall never have world peace unt...
“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for My sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were befor...
- Genesis 1:1 Explained—“In the Beginning God Created the Heavens and the Earth” What two important truths are stated in this opening passage of the Bible?
- Genesis 1:26 Explained—“Let Us Make Man in Our Image” Whom was God talking to?
- Exodus 20:12 Explained—“Honor Your Father and Your Mother” By adding a promise to the command, God gave an additional incentive for obeying it.
- Numbers 6:24-26 Explained—“The LORD Bless You and Keep You” What is the origin of the Aaronic blessing?
Jan 4, 2022 · Both justice and mercy are foundational to God’s character (Psalm 89:14). God expected His people to show love to their fellow man and to be loyal in their love toward Him, just as He had been loyal to them (Micah 2:8-9; 3:10-11; 6:12). “Walk humbly” is a description of the heart’s attitude toward God. God’s people depend on Him ...
Mar 9, 2023 · The master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he is not aware of. He will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the unbelievers. The servant who knows the master’s will and does not get ready or does not do what the master wants will be beaten with many blows” (Luke 12:44–47).
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God has communicated some things about himself abstractly through creation (Ps. 19:1), but he has made his will known concretely through words. Christ rebuked the Jews for ignoring the logical connection between Moses’ “writings” and his own “words” (Jn. 5:46-47). He declared that his “words are spirit, and are life” (Jn. 6:63).
