In these verses Jesus uses two metaphors (salt and light) to teach his disciples that we must be men and women of God as described in the beatitudes so that we can fulfill our purpose as God’s holy preservatives (salt) who stop the spread of moral...

This week we will look at characteristics of how Jesus’ disciples relate to other people. In these verses the contrast between Jesus’ disciples and the world becomes even more stark than ever. Jesus’ description of his true disciples provides us...

In our second study of Jesus’ ‘Sermon on the Mount’ we continue to look at what is commonly called the beatitudes in which Jesus describes the characteristics of his truly blessed disciples.

In this introductory message we will introduce the entire series of our study of Jesus’ five discourses in Matthew as a study of sitting with Matthew and the other disciples “at the feet of Jesus” to be equipped as disciplemakers. The point we want...

31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 They answered him, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved...

25 Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages 26 but has now been disclosed and through the prophetic writings has...

What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? 2 You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not...

21 But now apart from the Law the righteousness of God has been manifested, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, 22 even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all those who believe; for there is no distinction; 23 for all...

Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,Romans 5:1