Tag Archives: Sermon on the Mount

MDR: A Very Interesting Question

I’ve been corresponding with reader Dan Knight regarding Dan’s intriguing theory for how to read the “divorce” passages in the Gospels. I’ve read extensively on the subject, and I’ve never run into his theory before — and it just might … Continue reading

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The Cruciform God: A Light on a Hill

We’re continuing our study of Michael J. Gorman’s Inhabiting the Cruciform God. We are now well-beyond the book, but continuing to explore its implications. A light on a hill Turn with me to the Sermon on the Mount.

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Faith Lessons by Ray Vander Laan: “Abolish” and “Fulfill”

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus introduced a large section of his teaching by saying, (Mat 5:17-18)  “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but … Continue reading

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Pacifism: How I’ve Got It Figured

I don’t think I’m through with the pacifism posts, but I’m sure I’m through for now. I have some other things that are itching to get out of my fingers and onto the electronic page — and we’ve pretty much … Continue reading

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Pacifism: The Sermon on the Mount, Part 2 (Blessed are those who are persecuted)

Even though Jesus announces the coming Kingdom in terms of prophecy, he adds an astonishing twist — (Mat 5:10-12)  “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when … Continue reading

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Pacifism: The Sermon on the Mount, Part 1 (Blessed are the poor in spirit)

At last I get to the central prooftext of many pacifistic arguments. The Sermon on the Mount is notoriously difficult to interpret, for many reasons. One reason, of course, is Jesus’ pithiness. He uses so few words to make a … Continue reading

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CENI: So In Conclusion … , Part 3

Asking the right questions I’ve come to the conclusion that the hardest thing to do as a Bible student is to ask the right question. You see, God not only tells us the answers, he tells us the questions. But we’ve … Continue reading

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The Blue Parakeet: Corollaries — The Gospel Hermeneutic (the Love part)

The application should be obvious by now. Love and faith are the “interstitial doctrines,” that is, they fill in all the gaps. There are no gaps. No silences. No missing authority. It’s all there in two words. Maybe a reminder … Continue reading

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The Blue Parakeet: The Sermon on the Mount, Part 3

(Mat 7) “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 3 “Why do you … Continue reading

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The Blue Parakeet: The Sermon on the Mount, Part 2

Last week, we tried to cover Matthew 5 in a single lesson. Now we’re going to take the last two chapters and cover them ni 55 minutes. Well, we’re doing to try. (Mat 6)  “Be careful not to do your … Continue reading

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