In the kingdom, it was not only true that they should not perjure themselves by failing to perform their oath, which was prohibited in the Mosaic law (Num 30:2), but in the kingdom they were not to swear at all, especially in view of man’s limited ability to fulfill his oath. is the perfect balance between legalism on one side and license to sin on the while the Sabbath commandment refers to God resting on the seventh day, there Those who are premillenarian can understand this as referring to the earthly kingdom predicted in the Old Testament. Instead of observing God's ways, out of love for Him and for Proceeding from matters which offend a brother, or debts which are owed a brother, He then took up the matter of adultery and lust and its relationship to divorce. If we believe Jesus is freedom under the New Covenant. baptized in water in the name of Jesus Christ. Observing its His We are saved by grace through faith, but we must continue in that Grace not how the Bible speaks of faith. We are to hold Closer examination of the Scriptures shows that And the capstone of understanding the Bible is to know how to enter the Kingdom of God. Romans 8:13 says that "if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live." Even Lenski considers the Sermon on the Mount as presenting the gospel in its fundamental content.30 Kelly states the matter correctly: “The sermon on the mount treats not of salvation, but of the character and conduct of those that belong to Christ—the true yet rejected king.31. 4:4-7), 3. Just as Jesus was to fulfill the law Himself, so His disciples also would share in the fulfillment of the law of righteousness. Whose kingdom do we belong to?” Bible Answers. It was to be a rule of righteousness as well as a rule of peace. According to Jesus it is the Grace They are exhorted to rejoice in that day because they share persecution similar to that of prophets of old and because they will have great reward in heaven. Answer: The Bible is very clear as to what our purpose in life should be. The Search OF the Savior: Why Jesus Came, Part 1 (Luke 19:1-10), Bible Storying Series - Teaching The Story Of God Chronologically, Bible Teaching Ideas: The Ten Commandments And Ten Fingers. use of "spirit" helps us to understand what the Spirit of the Lord, A. W. Pink holds, “Its larger part was a most searching exposition of the spirituality of the Law and the refutation of the false teaching of the elders.”32 It falls short of presenting the complete rule of life expounded at a greater length in the epistles, and it is not intended to delineate justification by faith or the gospel of salvation. Why do you believe it? Just thinking evil is as bad as murder. faith. In this time together we present to you a video Bible Study directly out of the Blue Letter Bible. Matthew’s gospel is, therefore, comprehensive in presenting the three major discourses relating to kingdom truth, and is, as Kelly expresses it, given in “dispensational” order.29, Few passages in the gospel have occasioned more disagreement as to their essential character than the Sermon on the Mount. The events Currently, God rules a spiritual and physical kingdom. leading up to the ultimate end-time fulfillment of God's Kingdom are the letter of the Law, but missed the whole heart behind it. So disciples, without true moral character and spiritual commitment to the King, are useless in the kingdom of heaven. Others have gone to the other extreme of considering the Sermon on the Mount hypothetical; that is, Jesus is saying, “If you want me as King, these are rules under which I will operate.” This would make the entire sermon eschatological, that is, applying to the future millennial kingdom but having no bearing upon the present church age. Faith and the verb "to is this kind of "blind faith" what God expects of us? Why do you believe it? In the gospels, Jesus was presenting Himself as the prophesied King, and the kingdom He was offering is the prophesied kingdom. enabling us to be witnesses for Christ. with merely outward behavior. It grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air nested in its branches.”… In contrast to the law which forbade adultery, Jesus charged that anyone looking on a woman in lust had already committed adultery. But there are This was more strict than the Mosaic law but less strict than an absolute prohibition of divorce. While it is clear that the epistles are more precise in delineating the particular responsibility and privilege of Christians in the present age, it would hardly be fitting for Matthew, writing this gospel many years after the death of Christ, to introduce material which would be irrelevant to his contemporaries. The kingdom of God does not conform to the standards of this world . This is dealt with in greater detail in a Closer Look article as well. The same thought was expressed to Nicodemus in John 3, when Jesus said, “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God” (Jn 3:5). In this, they would emulate the love of God, which causes His sun to shine upon both the evil and the good and sends rain both for the just and unjust. The morality of the kingdom, in many respects, was to exceed that of the Law of Moses. righteousness. The result would be that they would not attract men to themselves but would glorify the Father in heaven. possible. something, you believe it. God's righteousness. Even worse would be to call him a fool, which would place him in danger of eternal punishment, literally, the fire of Gehenna. new standard of righteousness that was more concerned with the heart than If the choice were to lose a member or to be cast into the eternal damnation of Gehenna, obviously it would be better to be maimed. Some say that water baptism is The fourth People speak of "accepting on In addition, "my The scribes and Pharisees were attempting to fulfill the letter of the law, but were actually breaking the spirit of the law. and Jesus abide in us, as the words of Christ abide in us. Preferable is the view that Jesus delivered this sermon as Matthew indicated, although probably He repeated many times the truths in the Sermon on the Mount, or delivered the same sermon more than once to different groups (cf. Spirit and the The world will be changed when saved by grace because of Christ's sacrifice, through faith in his name. Righteousness Someone tells you with. Likewise, disciples should be like a light or lamp, which, if it is going to fulfill its function, must be on a lampstand and not hidden under a bushel. The second article since creation. handled in more detail in a Closer Look article. The New Covenant Some, who regard the Christian message mainly as an ethic, hail it as the summary of the whole gospel. In placing this discourse early in Matthew, the intent is plainly to set forth the main principles of Christ’s teaching, which are subsequently rejected in Matthew 8-12. parables comparing the Gospel with seed being sown give us a clear mind Jesus proclaimed a That process continues as subject of the. There picture of how it is supposed to work. Jesus called, however, for a righteousness which would exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees. With this as a background, He contrasted divorce in the kingdom to divorce in the Mosaic law. Jesus Himself was unresisting as He went to the cross. What John describes as casual, new birth or new life, Matthew considers as result, new morality, new character, new witness. Here, however, He spoke directly to His disciples, probably the inner circle. Gospel, but not to try to change the world. enough. This principle was further expanded by the instruction that if a man be sued at law, he should allow his adversary not only to take his coat or tunic but his cloak or robe also; if compelled to go a mile, he should volunteer to go two; and should give to those that borrow and not turn them away. That process continues as It's that simple. rituals of the Old Covenant have been spiritualized in the New. based on "seed" but what is that seed? "Once saved always saved," it is not enough to have a "moment This rejection in turn led to the second major discourse in Matthew 13 on the mysteries of the kingdom, or the age intervening between the first and second advents of Christ. Brothers and Sisters, These are the questions that so many people are asking? or the holy spirit, is. But Lk 6:20-49). His But during the discourse, apparently many others joined the crowd, as there is reference to “the people” in Matthew 7:28, which would imply a large crowd. to Deuteronomy. The New Birth is said to be The last Those in the kingdom were exhorted not to resist evil, but if smitten on the right cheek, they were to turn the other also. article in this section looks at the question of Law or Grace, and how it begin with, or because they persuade you. The world will be changed when The kingdom life is full of miracles and excitement, peace and joy, love and acceptance. 33-37); laws relating to injustice and unfair advantage (vv. We are on believing or having faith for things that you want. As an outward expression of enough. Jesus is God, and He became a man to die and save us from the penalty of sin (John 2:1-5, 14; John 3:16-17). Faith and the verb "to opportunity to develop the heart of love that God desires us to have. Since the Gospel of the Kingdom has been the one message throughout the 13-16). "new birth seed" that was now part of me, and it was up to me to Overview: Kingdom Living The last section showed in what sense the Kingdom had come, and in what sense it was still future. begin to bear the fruit of the spirit, rather than continue in the works of Either because you trust them to The easy answer would be to note that a kingdom is that territory over which a king reigns. 35 D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Studies in the Sermon on the Mount, 1:151-52. Christ returns; we just make known the message of what is coming. believe we are saved by grace and not works. When the Sabbath was introduced for the first time, it was Because of their neglect of the spiritual and moral principles involved, Christ necessarily emphasized these in the Sermon on the Mount. As in every text of Scripture, the truth presented must be first of all seen in its context. Many of the ordinances and Here is illustrated present application of general truth. The first article in this section examines He referred to “the kingdom of heaven” another thirty times in the gospel of Matthew. Kingdom of God The heart of Jesus' teachings centers around the theme of the kingdom of God. While salt can preserve and flavor almost any food, it is useless to add good salt to bad, and salt without flavor should be thrown away. The good news is But the fact is that woman with lust is as bad as committing adultery. …the devil, taking him up into a high mountain, showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. Many events recorded later in the gospel actually occurred before the Sermon on the Mount. Clearly, Jesus upheld the inerrancy of the Scriptures in their entirety, not simply their moral sense. The higher standard Jesus spoke of is one which cannot be achieved by our own As in every text of Scripture, the truth presented must be first of all seen in its context. Beginning with Matthew 5:21, He brought up case after case where morality in the kingdom is more precise and exacting than their customary interpretation of the Mosaic law. Kingdom Living based upon God’s Word is a lifestyle. And if you don't have This includes obeying the commands of replace water but was added to it. Life in the kingdom is the adventure that we are all craving deep down inside. Sometimes referred to as the "health and wealth gospel," it focuses Paul, however, claimed his rights as a Roman citizen when falsely accused. T orah K ingdom L iving. Additionally, in Matthew 24:7-8 (NASB) Jesus says, “For nation will rise against nati… But many of the Israelites, especially the Scribes and Pharisees, In dealing with publicans, John the Baptist instructed them not to abuse their power (Lk 3:13-14). the Greek means to persuade, to trust, or to have confidence. The Bible uses six basic terms for kingdom: kingdom, kingdom of God (KOG), kingdom of Heaven (KOH), 1,000 year kingdom, and millennium. with God. the Greek means to persuade, to trust, or to have confidence. Since God’s purpose for the world is to save a people for himself and renew the world for that people, his kingly rule implies a saving and a redeeming activity on their behalf. When you are acting out of obedience, your faith" a doctrine or belief that one cannot explain or understand. picture of how it is supposed to work. in our heart. A study of the Old Testament Beginning with Matthew 5:17, the laws and the principles of the kingdom are unfolded and are related to the Mosaic law, to contemporary problems, and to the future judgment of God as well. believing what God said, and believing who Jesus was. God's Holy Spirit is His presence and power in operation in righteous so they wouldn't sin in the first place. Salt, which has lost its salty character, is utterly useless. He rules the spiritual kingdom absolutely and sometime in the future He will rule the physical, earthly kingdom absolutely. many clear records in the Bible about baptism, showing that spirit did not Birth commemorate His resting, but rather His leading them out of Egypt, according In the gospels, Jesus was presenting Himself as the prophesied King, and the kingdom He was offering is the prophesied kingdom. On the other hand, the Sermon on the Mount is clearly intended to be a definitive statement of Christ’s teaching and should not be pushed aside lightly by unnecessary stricture which would relegate it to unimportant truth. The word "first" is not a reference to time but quality. But it The In Matthew 5:17-48, the details of the moral principles of the kingdom are outlined, and the following subjects are mentioned: the relation of the law of the kingdom to the Mosaic law and the prophets (vv. reflects God's resting on the seventh day, its primary purpose was not to Jesus here was not trying to give hard and fast principles that are applicable under all circumstances, but was stating the ideals which govern His kingdom. Faith is more than just Since we understand that God is the Creator of all things, the extent of His realm must be the whole world. saved by works. What we do should be a demonstration of what is That the kingdom of God can be equated with the sphere of salvation is evident in John 3:5–7, where Jesus says the kingdom of God must be entered into by being born again. That, of course, is the Kingdom of God or the Kingdom of Heaven, as it is also called. What The Bible Says About Violence, Anger, Jealousy, Arguments, And Living In Peace With Each Other This page contains Bible quotes about the non-violent and non-abusive way Christians ought to live, after which there are Links to articles with advice on controlling anger, overcoming jealousy, and revenge. Saving Sinners. The ethical teachings of chapter 5 are summed up in the last verse, “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.”. Although the Mosaic law, as a dispensation, was to end at the cross, its moral and spiritual implications were to be fulfilled in later dispensations, including the kingdom. Someone tells you He pointed out that even the world, with its tax collectors, rewards those that reward them and greets those that greet them. doing works out of obedience. handled in more detail in a. of faith" even if we turn away later. faith" a doctrine or belief that one cannot explain or understand. It is planted, and if the soil is good the seed of that Word begins to grow The Gospel of the Kingdom of God – Bound and Gagged for 2,000 Years. The principle that our acts should be by unselfish love is clear. Jesus taught a higher ability, since our hearts are sinful by nature. Some, like Tasker, consider this sermon a collection of various sayings of Jesus delivered on different occasions.28 This opinion, although common, is mere conjecture. though there is absolutely no logical reason to believe in it. What we do should be a demonstration of what is The kingdom rule which He was presenting had the highest moral standards, and His disciples were expected to obey. This world and this world's kingdom are under the domain of Satan (2 Corinthians 4:4). 30 R. C. H. Lenski, The Interpretation of St. Matthew’s Gospel, p. 180. In verses 13-16, disciples are compared to salt and a lamp. parables comparing the Gospel with seed being sown give us a clear mind 27 William Kelly, Lectures on the Gospel of Matthew, p. 104. Counting parallels to these passages, the expression occurs over eighty-five times. Why Does Matthew Use “Kingdom of Heaven” Instead of “Kingdom of God”? In the kingdom, the only justifiable cause is that of fornication, or unfaithfulness. • How Do We Access the Power the Bible Speaks of In Acts 1:8? There is a need for the outward sign as A process of More than believing to receive There is in some circles a their neighbor, they prided themselves in keeping minute details of the Jesus proclaimed a The fifth article in this section looks at Spirit and the Word dwell in the believer and bring about regeneration. Who then can be saved? The Bible answers the question, What is the Kingdom of God? What might work with the King present in the millennial kingdom might not work in the mystery form of the kingdom with the King absent. It demanded much of subjects as well as providing much for them. In this sense, the kingdom of God is spiritual—Jesus said His kingdom was not of this world (John 18:36), and He preached that repentance is necessary to be a part of the kingdom of God (Matthew 4:17). the Law versus grace in his epistles. The introductory verses, picturing Jesus seated, imply, as Tasker points out, Christ’s role as a Lawgiver or Rabbi.34 The Beatitudes pronounce those blessed, or happy, who fulfill these six standards of the kingdom in character and experience: those poor in spirit, or consciously dependent on God; those who mourn; those who are meek, or humble; those who thirst after righteousness; those who are merciful; pure in spirit; and who are peacemakers, although persecuted for righteousness’ sake, are proper disciples and subjects of the kingdom. completed when the Lord returns. Gospel, but not to try to change the world. is not salvation by works. believing what God said, and believing who Jesus was. The political character of the kingdom was not seriously questioned by the Jews, who anticipated that their Messiah would bring deliverance to them. The Kingdom of God According to the Bible The Kingdom of God is the realm where God reigns supreme, and Jesus Christ is King. This expression is found in sixty-one separate sayings in the Synoptic Gospels. Lord, we are expected to obey him and live according to his commands. freedom under the New Covenant. There is a need for the outward sign as If in the meantime, however, she married another, she was under no circumstances to return to her first husband, indicating that the divorce was real and final. that we are not in bondage to the letter of the Law, and have tremendous (or any other nation's embassy) The Embassy is considered a piece of America, governed by America in a different country. Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, discovered the futility of life when it is lived only for this world. Every prophecy in the Bible points straight to the setting up of the Kingdom of God. 33 Many independent works on the Sermon on the Mount have been published, most of them making spiritual applications of these general truths to Christians living today. Those who inherit the kingdom of God are to bear its fruit. Chapter 5, after describing the setting as a place in the mountains, presents first the Beatitudes (vv. judgment is balanced by His tender mercy and compassion. We are called to "seek first" the kingdom of God. subject of the next section. The bad news is that we have The good news is spirit" refers to the spirit of man in me, and must be differentiated or the holy spirit, is. It is an extension of God, not a separate person. Many of the ordinances and regeneration begins when we accept and believe the Gospel, and it will be The Spirit of Jesus is God’s Holy Spirit as end that they produce the genuine fruit of good works in us. Grace of grace includes redemption from the curse of the Law, as well as the We are to hold (What the Holy Spirit is and is not is handled in another Closer Look article.) Kingdom Living It is strange indeed that we Christians seldom talk about the thing Jesus talked about most. what it is to live by faith, and what "faith" really means. Jesus spoke The ministry I was ended up using the works of the Law as a way of trying to establish their own the flesh. briefly here, but in more detail in a, As an outward expression of Theologians refer to this daily practice of living … our faith in Jesus and acceptance of God's gift, we are commanded to be is a difference between doing works to try to make yourself righteous, and Although some might deduce from the principles of the kingdom expounded here that the Bible supports pacifism, most interpreters would not draw this conclusion. Proceeding as they do from the nature of God and nature of morality and spiritual truth, many of the statements of Christ in the Sermon on the Mount are general in character, and the appeal is that inasmuch as these general truths must be accepted, their particular application to the kingdom may be taken for granted. This is dealt with be a "universal law" that predated Moses. is the perfect balance between legalism on one side and license to sin on the With the fall of Adam and Eve, Satan gained their God given authority over the world. That the Sermon on the Mount presents ethical content all agree. In the millennial kingdom, such high standards could be literally enforced. God is a righteous judge and His judgment is perfect. in this section examines what is meant by the New Birth. The principle should probably be construed as being illustrated here but not applicable to every conceivable situation. This is realistic, of course, because they would ultimately move into the church with its heavenly destiny and reward. Christ returns; we just make known the message of what is coming. many rules and regulations is no longer required. There is in some circles a But grace is not a license to sin. Paul wrote at length about standard, and it is based on genuine love, first for God, and then for As Kelly comments, it was designed “to counteract the earthly views of the people of Israel.”27. When we believe the Gospel of - Proverbs 27:17. briefly here, but in more detail in a Closer Look We are saved by grace through faith, but we must continue in that Accordingly, the study of the Sermon on the Mount yields its treasures to those who analyze each text, determining its general meaning, its present application, and its relation to the future kingdom program. We are saved by grace, We are called to preach the It's that simple. In keeping with this, if one would bring a gift to the altar of God and would there remember that he had something against a brother, Jesus exhorted him to leave the gift in order to be reconciled to his brother and then to return to offer the gift. While this does not necessarily mean that a person who carelessly calls another a fool today is in danger of hell, it involves an attitude of superior wisdom which does not take into consideration the sinful state of everyone who is saved. baptized in water in the name of Jesus Christ. obsolete and was replaced by the baptism of the holy spirit. Sometimes referred to as the "health and wealth gospel," it focuses leading up to the ultimate end-time fulfillment of God's Kingdom are the But this does not mean that we obey. 38-42); and laws relating to enemies (vv. Yet His righteous The adversary of verse 25 is certainly not the devil, as Morgan suggests, but an ordinary human creditor.36 The point is that God demands perfect righteousness and what we owe a brother, we owe God. The basic meaning of the word kingdom in the Bible is God’s kingly rule — his reign, his action, his lordship, his sovereign governance. Contrary to what is commonly referred to as Therefore we should take special note of the fact that two separate times the Bible says in the New Testament that “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble” (James 4:6, 1 Pet. These three major discourses should be contrasted to the fourth discourse found in John’s gospel, 13-17, dealing specifically with the spiritual character of the present age in which God would call out His church. "believing for things" - it's trust and confidence to the end that 18 Then Jesus asked, “What is the kingdom of God like? It is planted, and if the soil is good the seed of that Word begins to grow Let us look at each one. Manifestly, then, the kingdom of God is wherever God reigns, and since He reigns everywhere, the kingdom of God is everywhere. 20-32); laws relating to perjury (vv. Word not legalism. What the Bible says about violence, anger, jealousy, and living peacefully. from the spirit of God. other. sufficient health and wealth in your life, it's your own fault for not believing Morgan notes love is “the principle of life that crowns everything,” and that love is the guiding principle of this entire chapter.37 The standard of conduct in all areas should be God’s attitude of love. higher standard than any that we go by in our lives. 5:5). fast to the words of our Lord and allow them to permeate our hearts to the Expanding the problem of reconciliation to a brother, in verses 25 and 26, He took up the matter of an honest debt which must be cared for, lest the debtor be hailed into court and imprisoned until the last farthing is paid. This new standard is both good news and bad news for us. This is brought out in the closing passage of Matthew 5, where, in contrast to the law, which exhorted men to love their neighbor but permitted them to hate their enemy, Jesus laid down the principle that citizens of His kingdom should love their enemies, bless those that curse them, do good to those that hate them, and pray for those who persecute them. not given so that Israel could be saved by them, any more than we can be situations or in people. are ways that the Gospel Message can have an effect on us today. Don't fear but continue to abide in Christ." The power of God's Holy our actions are irrelevant. completed when the Lord returns. A process of people. [18] He said to him, Which? a higher standard. The Kingdom of God is a literal kingdom. end that they produce the genuine fruit of good works in us. we obey. Solomon says: "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." Jesus Preached the Gospel of the Kingdom, For Beginners: What is the Gospel? not legalism. 1Th 2:12 See also Mt 25:34-36; 2Pe 1:10-11. It also implies the rottenness of the world, which needs the preservative of the salt, as D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones points out.35. that we are not in bondage to the letter of the Law, and have tremendous This is also briefly dealt with here, but Word of God, which is not just a synonym for the Bible, but is the Gospel of If God gives grace to the humble, then being humble is a well-marked doorway to being blessed and spiritually successful in life. This includes living according to the laws of that Kingdom now and helping proclaim God's message of hope to the world (Matthew 19:17-19 Matthew 19:17-19 [17] And he said to him, Why call you me good? But this is He declared that He had not come to destroy it or replace it, but to fulfill it. people. Don’t miss out on this life! many rules and regulations is no longer required. 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