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The Beatitudes: The Peacemakers
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God” (Matthew 5:9). Harry S. Truman said in an address on December 24, 1945, “I do not believe there is one problem in this country or in the world … Continue reading
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The Beatitudes: The Merciful
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy” (Matthew 5:7). It is reported that Mohandas Gandhi once told the British Viceroy of India, Lord Irwin: “When your country and mine shall get together on the teachings laid down by … Continue reading
Posted in beatitudes, Forgiveness, Judgment, Mercy, sermon on mount, Textual study, Word Study
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Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage (Paul: 1 Corinthians 7, Part 4)
“But if the unbeliever departs, let him depart; a brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases. But God has called us to peace” (1 Corinthians 7:15). Paul has instructed a Christian to remain with a non-Christian … Continue reading
Posted in Ethics, Marriage, Textual study, Word Study
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The Beatitudes: Those Who Hunger and Thirst
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for (after KJV) righteousness, for they shall be filled” (Matthew 5:6). The longer I live, the more convinced I am that true discipleship starts with attitude and will. It is an internal desire and … Continue reading
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Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage (Paul: 1 Corinthians 7, Part 2)
“Now to the married I command, yet not I but the Lord: A wife is not to depart from her husband. But even if she does depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband. And a husband … Continue reading
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The Beatitudes: Those Who Mourn
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted” (Matthew 5:4). Compare Moses and the Ten Commandments with Jesus and the Sermon on the Mount. Moses spent forty days and forty nights alone on Mount Sinai, before he presented … Continue reading
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