Introduction The beatitudes are recorded in Matthew chapter 5, verses 3-10 and have been grouped together by Lloyd-Jones as follows:- Our inward needs Satisfaction of the need Result of being filled Outcome of all earlier characteristics 3. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.4. Blessed are those who mourn,… Continue reading The Beatitudes – Part 4 – Persecution
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The Beatitudes – Part 3 – Result of being filled.
Introduction The beatitudes are recorded in Matthew chapter 5, verses 3-10 and have been grouped together by Lloyd-Jones as follows:- Our inward needs Satisfaction of the need Result of being filled Outcome of all earlier characteristics 3. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.4. Blessed are those who mourn,… Continue reading The Beatitudes – Part 3 – Result of being filled.
The Beatitudes – Part 2 – Satisfaction of the need
Introduction We saw in the first part of our look at the beatitudes that they outline the characteristics of what a Christian should be. The beatitudes are not natural tendencies but all have to be worked at with the help of the Holy Spirit. Martyn Lloyd-Jones states that “All Christians are meant to display all… Continue reading The Beatitudes – Part 2 – Satisfaction of the need
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