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“The BeATITUDES”. Matt. 5:3-10. “The BeATITUDES”. Are previews of the gospel Mt. 4:23; 7:28-29. “The BeATITUDES”. “poor in spirit ” Trust in something other than self Humble hearted who depend on God for direction Jer. 10:23; Isa. 57:15 1 Cor. 2:1-4. “The BeATITUDES”. “they that mourn”
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“The BeATITUDES” Matt. 5:3-10
“The BeATITUDES” • Are previews of the gospel • Mt. 4:23; 7:28-29
“The BeATITUDES” • “poor in spirit” • Trust in something other than self • Humble hearted who depend on God for direction • Jer. 10:23; Isa. 57:15 • 1 Cor. 2:1-4
“The BeATITUDES” • “they that mourn” • Mourning over sin • See Matt. 11:28 • Isaiah 61:1-3 • “they shall be comforted” • 1 Thess. 4:18
“The BeATITUDES” • “the meek” • “meekness” – supremacy of will that gives victory over surroundings; strength under control • Matt. 11:29 • “inherit the earth” – the universal spread of the gospel • Isa. 11:9
“The BeATITUDES” • “hunger & thirst after righteousness” • “a state of justification due to forgiveness of sin • Rom. 1:16,17 • Rom. 10:3
“The BeATITUDES” • “merciful” • We are merciful when we show to others the divine mercy by which we have been saved
“The BeATITUDES” • “pure in heart” • “pure” – single to truth unmixed with alien elements • Heart that knows, understands & comprehends truth • “see God” • Enter into relationship with God • John 3:3
“The BeATITUDES” • ”peacemakers” • They are “peace preachers” • Rom. 10:15; 5:1 • Eph. 2:17-19
“The BeATITUDES” • “persecuted for righteousness’ sake” • Forecast of church after Pentecost • True test of a Christian All refer to same people!
What Must I Do To Be Saved? • Hear the gospel (Rom. 10:17) • Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37) • Repent of your sins (Luke 13:3) • Confess your faith (Mt. 10:32) • Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) • Walk by faith in newness of life (Rom. 6:4)