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A Warning Against Hypocrisy
The word “hypocrite” came from ancient Greek drama. By means of role play, rhetoric or a face mask, the individual was playing-acting. Later, the term “hypocrite” became a designation of someone pretending to be something they are not. In Matthew 6:1-18, the focus is on the Kingdom’s citizen’s conduct in regard to genuine godliness.…
The Character of the Kingdom’s Citizens
In Matthew 5:1-12 Jesus gave eight beatitudes that describe the true character of those who are citizens of His kingdom. The word “beatitude” is from the Latin meaning “blessing”. We could simply call these “the blessings”. The beatitudes are not given in a random order, but overflow into each other providing a complete picture of a…
Book Review: “Commentary on Matthew” By C. H. Spurgeon
Commentary on Matthew: The Gospel of the Kingdom (Banner of Truth). The name Charles Haddon Spurgeon is familiar to many. Whether one has benefited from his Morning and Evening readings, his written sermons, his Treasury of David or perhaps simply heard some memorable quote, most would agree that…