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Ep. 221. Matthew 5 | Sermon on the Mount Part 1
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When approaching the section of Scripture we call "The Sermon on the Mount," we have traditionally been taught to read them as moralistic instructions for believers. In this first section, "The Beatitudes," we are generally encouraged to follow the kind of behavior and attitudes outlined in these verses. It takes little time to see the problem with that moralistic approach because it inevitably makes salvation a product of works rather than faith.
Consider, if you will, "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy." We have to ask ourselves if we believe God's mercy is reciprocal to our showing of mercy or if God's mercy is gifted to us by grace through faith. It isn't hard to realize that God showed us his mercy long before we even had a concept of mercy.
Or what about, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God?" There isn't a single one among us who is pure of heart on our own accord. Purity of heart is the benefit of having come to God in faith. But if we miss that all of these verses are related to Old Testament texts, then we will likely miss the point. Remember, the gospels are the revelation of Jesus as the fulfillment of the Old Testament texts.
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Welcome to Simpler Bible, your daily path to biblical understanding.
What's in Store: Daily podcasts, YouTube videos, and blog posts – everything you need to make your Bible study a breeze, no matter where you are on your faith journey.
Connect with Us:
Don't Miss Out: Hit subscribe for a daily dose of Bible wisdom. Let's explore the Scriptures together, connect the dots, and uncover the major themes of redemption.
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Here’s an excerpt from the blog post.
When approaching the section of Scripture we call "The Sermon on the Mount," we have traditionally been taught to read them as moralistic instructions for believers. In this first section, "The Beatitudes," we are generally encouraged to follow the kind of behavior and attitudes outlined in these verses. It takes little time to see the problem with that moralistic approach because it inevitably makes salvation a product of works rather than faith.
Consider, if you will, "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy." We have to ask ourselves if we believe God's mercy is reciprocal to our showing of mercy or if God's mercy is gifted to us by grace through faith. It isn't hard to realize that God showed us his mercy long before we even had a concept of mercy.
Or what about, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God?" There isn't a single one among us who is pure of heart on our own accord. Purity of heart is the benefit of having come to God in faith. But if we miss that all of these verses are related to Old Testament texts, then we will likely miss the point. Remember, the gospels are the revelation of Jesus as the fulfillment of the Old Testament texts.
For more visit http://simplerbible.com/episodes
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