The Beatitudes

[Carbon]

Matthew 5​

The Sermon on the Mount​

1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him.

The Beatitudes​

2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons[a] of God.

10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

 

[Carbon]

Matthew 5​

The Sermon on the Mount​

1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him.

The Beatitudes​

2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons[a] of God.

10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

What are the Beatitudes and what do they mean to you?
Is this sermon of Jesus for today as well?

It' is obvious Jesus began to teach as verse 2 says.

And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:

 

[Marilyn C]

What are the Beatitudes and what do they mean to you?
Is this sermon of Jesus for today as well?

It' is obvious Jesus began to teach as verse 2 says.

Hi Carbon,

We read that Jesus had announced the kingdom of heaven as `at hand,` Himself being the King and next He declares the principles of the kingdom. It will be ruled by a righteous government -

`But with righteousness shall He judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and He shall smite the earth with the rod of His mouth, and with the breath of His lips shall He slay the wicked. And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of His reins. ` (Isa. 11: 4 & 5)

Here we see God dealing with the motives of the heart - the poor, the meek, those who mourn, hunger for righteousness, merciful etc. And this can have a moral application for the Christian. However, under grace the believer is exhorted to forgive because he has already been forgiven however, in the Sermon on the Mount to those under the Law they cannot hope for forgiveness who has not first forgiven.

`For if you forgive men their trespasses, yur heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.` (Matt. 6: 14 & 15)

 

[Carbon]

Hi Carbon,

We read that Jesus had announced the kingdom of heaven as `at hand,` Himself being the King and next He declares the principles of the kingdom. It will be ruled by a righteous government -

`But with righteousness shall He judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and He shall smite the earth with the rod of His mouth, and with the breath of His lips shall He slay the wicked. And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of His reins. ` (Isa. 11: 4 & 5)

Here we see God dealing with the motives of the heart - the poor, the meek, those who mourn, hunger for righteousness, merciful etc. And this can have a moral application for the Christian. However, under grace the believer is exhorted to forgive because he has already been forgiven however, in the Sermon on the Mount to those under the Law they cannot hope for forgiveness who has not first forgiven.

`For if you forgive men their trespasses, yur heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.` (Matt. 6: 14 & 15)

So, you believe it has something to do with the 1,000-year millennial reign?

 

[Marilyn C]

So, you believe it has something to do with the 1,000-year millennial reign?

Yes, that is what the kingdom, rule of heaven, is as promised in Daniel.

`And in the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom, (the kingdom of heaven) which shall never be destroyed;...` (Dan. 2: 44)

`Then the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdoms under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people, the saints of the Most High. His kingdom (rule) is an everlasting kingdom, (rulership) and all dominions shall serve and obey Him. `(Dan. 7: 27)

 

[Carbon]

Yes, that is what the kingdom, rule of heaven, is as promised in Daniel.

`And in the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom, (the kingdom of heaven) which shall never be destroyed;...` (Dan. 2: 44)

`Then the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdoms under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people, the saints of the Most High. His kingdom (rule) is an everlasting kingdom, (rulership) and all dominions shall serve and obey Him. `(Dan. 7: 27)

Okay, I thought so.

But I see that as present.

 

[Marilyn C]

Okay, I thought so.

But I see that as present.

So....we wont be forgiven unless we forgive?

 

[Carbon]

So....we wont be forgiven unless we forgive?

What do you mean?

 

[Marilyn C]

What do you mean?

Under grace the believer is exhorted to forgive because he has already been forgiven however, in the Sermon on the Mount to those under the Law they cannot hope for forgiveness who has not first forgiven.

`For if you forgive men their trespasses, yur heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.` (Matt. 6: 14 & 15)

 

[Carbon]

Under grace the believer is exhorted to forgive because he has already been forgiven however, in the Sermon on the Mount to those under the Law they cannot hope for forgiveness who has not first forgiven.

`For if you forgive men their trespasses, yur heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.` (Matt. 6: 14 & 15)

Those who are forgiven are saved. Therefore, those who are forgiven, will forgive. If they die before they do. They are still saved.

 

[Marilyn C]

Thos who are forgiven are saved. Therefore, those who are forgiven, will forgive. If they die before they do. They are still saved.

Yes, but God`s word says for those under the law -

`.....but if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.` (Matt. 6: 14 & 15)

 

[Carbon]

According to Dispensationalism the Sermon on the Mount is a statement of the principles on which the coming messianic kingdom would be founded. But I strongly disagree with dispensationalism and its hermeneutic.

 

[Carbon]

Personally, I agree with James Montgomery Boice when he explains the right way to view Christ’s sermon! The nature of the kingdom (1) drives us to despair of ourselves and our morality in order that (2) we might turn in faith to Jesus Christ and that, as a result of finding new life in him, we might (3) live as Jesus himself lived when he was in this world. In other words, the sermon is about how we are to become and also live as God’s new humanity.

 

[Carbon]

In veres, 3 Jesus says, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

This must be the new life in Christ, not an earthly kingdom. But, I think we need to understand what "blessed are the poor in spirit," means.
And once we do, it is obvious that there is no way any human in his natural state could even dream up or be in such a state.

If that were the case, a 1,000-year reign, the natural man, it would read something like this:
Blessed are the rich, for they have it all and have it all now; blessed are the happy, for they are content with themselves and don’t need others; blessed are the arrogant, for people defer to them; blessed are those who fight for the good things in life, for they will get them; blessed are the sophisticated, for they will have a good time.


But, Jesus calls those "blessed" who are poor in spirit, and who mourn for sin. And, who are meek, who hunger and thirst after righteousness, who are merciful, who are pure in heart, who make peace and are persecuted.

And what does "blessed" mean? Someone who is especially favored by God, therefore they are happy or fortunate.

 

[Carbon]

And what does "blessed" mean? Someone who is especially favored by God, therefore they are happy or fortunate.

So, the Beatitudes are those who are blessed by God.
And what are the characteristics of those who are blessed by God? Jesus’ sermon reveals eight characteristics, expressed as eight beatitudes.

 

[Carbon]

So, when Jesus said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

This has nothing to do with poverty, it has nothing to do with being poor in this world. To be poor in spirit is to be poor in the inward man. So to be poor in spirit is to know one’s deep spiritual poverty before God.

It's knowing we cannot meet God's standards by ourselves, it's knowing we have nothing to offer, all we can do is cry for mercy.

 

[Marilyn C]

So, when Jesus said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

This has nothing to do with poverty, it has nothing to do with being poor in this world. To be poor in spirit is to be poor in the inward man. So to be poor in spirit is to know one’s deep spiritual poverty before God.

It's knowing we cannot meet God's standards by ourselves, it's knowing we have nothing to offer, all we can do is cry for mercy.

And `Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.` (Matt. 6: 5)

We see them later on -

`And the nations of those who are saved shall walk in its light, and the kings of the earth shall bring their glory and honour into it. ` Rev. 21: 24)

So, Carbon, do you see that as your inheritance?

 

[Carbon]

And `Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.` (Matt. 6: 5)

We see them later on -

`And the nations of those who are saved shall walk in its light, and the kings of the earth shall bring their glory and honour into it. ` Rev. 21: 24)

So, Carbon, do you see that as your inheritance?

I do not see it as an 1,000 year reign.
I believe it is present, like I said.

 

[Marilyn C]

I do not see it as an 1,000 year reign.
I believe it is present, like I said.

And in eternity where do you think your inheritance is?

 

[Marilyn C]

I do not see it as an 1,000 year reign.
I believe it is present, like I said.

So the `meek inherit the earth,` is now you say. How does that work out?