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Blessed Are the Peacemakers
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God (Matthew 5:9) Very likely everyone who reads this article understands the importance of working toward peace in our world. Peace at home; peace with our neighbors; peace in our church; racial reconciliation; and a whole host of other relationships. Among verses that could be…
Read MoreBlessed Are the Pure in Heart
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God (Matthew 5:8) The Scriptures tell us that “no one can see [God] and live” (Exodus 33:20) and that “no one has seen or can see” Him (1 Timothy 6:16). So something quite extraordinary must take place for Jesus to promise that some will “see God.”…
Read MoreBlessed Are the Merciful
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Matthew 6:7 We have come to a turning point in our study of the Beatitudes. Arthur Pink explains, “First, there is a discovery of the fact that I am nothing, have nothing, and can do nothing—poverty of spirit. Second, there is conviction of sin, a…
Read MoreBlessed Are the Meek
Do you remember the Casper Milquetoast comic strip? I don’t either…
Read MoreExceeding Sinfulness of Sin
“Let us mark what kind of Being the Redeemer of mankind must needs be, in order to provide eternal…
Read MoreFacing Tomorrow with Faith
In Hebrews 11:7 we are told of Noah who, “being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen…
Read MoreThose Who Mourn
There is no doubt that God promises special comfort to those who have lost…
Read MoreDoes God Want You to Be Happy?
Happiness. It’s something we all long for, isn’t it? We work hard, play hard, acquire…
Read MoreThe Poor In Spirit
Luke 6:20 reads, “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.”
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