Matthew 5:8 “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” Several years ago the theologian Francis Schaffer posed a very penetrating question when he asked, "How Should We Then Live?" As Christians, how should we live at the beginning of the twenty-first century with its unique pressures and temptations? Different voices have… Continue reading Blessed Are The Pure In Heart
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Blessed are Those Who Hunger and Thirst
“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled” (Matt. 5:6). The June 19, 1989, issue of Time magazine told the story of the revolt against Communism in China. In particular there was one man who, for a brief shining moment, literally stood against an army in Tiananmen Square.… Continue reading Blessed are Those Who Hunger and Thirst
Blessed Are They That Mourn
Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted." The Bible says that John the Baptist went before Christ crying, “Repent ye, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matt. 3:2). Jesus preached the same message. “From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, Repent for the kingdom of… Continue reading Blessed Are They That Mourn
