Mat. 5:1-11. "And seeing the multitudes, He went up into a mountain; and when He was set, His disciples came unto Him: and He opened His mouth, and taught them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Bles... [ Continue Reading ]
Mat. 5:8, 9. "Blessed are _the pure in heart_: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." Christians should be first 'pure,' then 'peaceable:' James 3:17, "The wisdom that is from above is _first pure, then peaceable_;"...[_ cf_.] St. Mark 9:2... [ Continue Reading ]
Mat. 5:9. "Blessed are the _peacemakers_: for they shall be called _the children of God._ " Because they are therein like Christ, 'the child of God,' the Prince of Peace, and the great Peacemaker; and are of a peaceable spirit, as becomes those that are brethren in God's family. Mat. 5:18... [ Continue Reading ]
Mat. 5:18. "For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled." The manner and style in which Christ taught, as well as the way in which He wrought miracles, were different from that of other prophets. Other prophet... [ Continue Reading ]