What is persecution, in contrast to just mistreatment? Why are Christians persecuted? How does this relate to 'for righteousness' sake', 'because of me', and 'like the prophets before you'? And how is persecution a blessing?

Sunday School Hour: The 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith, Chapter 13, On Sanctification.

Sunday School Hour- 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith, chapter 12 - On Adoption

Peacemaking- Knowing the Prince of Peace, and being infused with His peace by the Spirit as the characteristic of His kingdom, blessed and favored and loved are those who fight for peace, for such are the children of God.

-Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God- - For those who have cleansed their hearts by faith through the holy spirit -Acts 15-9-, this passage assures us that our greatest problem has been dealt with, cleansing within, and the greatest possible blessing has been secured in Christ- we shall see God.

What are the marks of the exemplary church--

Sunday School hour- Of Justification, from the London Baptist Confession of 1677-89.

The blessing and reciprocation of the merciful

Sunday School hour: Of Justification, from the London Baptist Confession of 1677/89.

What does it mean to 'hunger and thirst after righteousness'-- Is our Lord speaking of imputed righteousness, personal righteousness, or social righteousness -social justice---