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Why do Christians use the Sermon on the Mount as a basis for living a Christian life?
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∙ 9y ago
Jesus preached this sermon for numerous reasons - to contrasts the old law of Moses with the new law of Christ, to instruct in doctrine, prayer,and to warn against false teachings and hypocrisy.
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∙ 12y agoPlease see relevant answers here.
The Sermon on the Mount is so important because it is the first formal, public declaration by Jesus of His 'doctrine.' To understand this sermon is to begin to wrap your mind around who Jesus is, and what the Kingdom of God is like ideally. It is also a key portion of Scripture, containing both the Beatitudes and The Lord's Prayer. As literature, it is familiar to educated people.
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∙ 12y agoThe Sermon on the Mount gives the believer first of all the Beatitudes which describe for us the quality of life of a citizen of God's kingdom. Each beatitude is to be applied and developed in every Christian and carries a strong promise of ultimate good for those who develop the blessed life. The Standard is God's perfection. A Christian's life can conform to the standards of the Sermon only if we allow God through the power of the Holy Spirit to work in us. The Sermon pictures what God desires to make us if we will offer ourselves to Him as living sacrifices (Romans 12:1-2). It is Jesus' invitation to listeners to become and continue to be His disciples.
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∙ 9y agoThe Beatitudes, or blessings. These set forth the ideal citizen of Christ's kingdom. The qualities described and approved are the opposite of those that the world values.
But for the Christian this can only be achieved through the working of the indwelling Holy Spirit.
"For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit" -- Rom 14:17.
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∙ 12y agothat's sets the standard for how we are to live
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What are the guidelines of christian living given to us by Jesus in the sermon on the mount?
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How is the sermon on the Mount a guide for Christian living?
The Sermon on the Mount (Mt. 5) is a guide for Christian living because it shows us how we can be blessed by God. It also shows us that if others are against us, then the kingdom of heaven is in our hands if we are persecuted for our beliefs.
How does the sermon of the mount challenge your life as a catholic Christian living in 21st century?
To stand out from a hedonistic, arrogant society who would compartmentalise God and have Him change to suit our desires, The sermon on the mount is as relevant today as it was then.
What has the author Thomas Henry Wright written?
Thomas Henry Wright has written: 'The Sermon on the Mount for to-day' -- subject(s): Sermon on the mount 'Deadly sins and living virtues' -- subject(s): Christian ethics, Literature and morals, Sin
How do Christians demonstrate the Kingdom of God?
by following the guidelines in Matthew ch 5,6,7 the sermon on the mount.
Was the sermon on the mount mount sinai?
No
Who was the sermon of the mount peached by?
Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew chapters 5 - 7).
What Christian teaching would be used in a discussion about racism?
Try Matthew 5, 43-48. It is part of the Sermon on the Mount.
Just how was the sermon on the mount delivered?
The Sermon on the Mount is believed to have been delivered by Jesus of Nazareth to his disciples and a large crowd, possibly on a mountain in Galilee. The sermon is recorded in the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament of the Bible and covers teachings on various spiritual and moral topics.
What is the name of the mount in the sermon on the mount?
I think its the Mount Of Olives.
Which NT book has Jesus sermon on the mount?
A:The Sermon on the Mount is found only in the Gospel of Matthew. Luke's Gospel contains a similar sermon known as the Sermon on the Plain. Both are based on teachings in the hypothetical 'Q' document, which contained four of the beatitudes, with variants of the originals in Matthew and Luke respectively.
What was Jesus most famous sermon called?
Probably you are referring to 'The Sermon on the Mount'. This is to be found in the Bible in Matthew's gospel, chapters 5, 6 and 7.
