Am I a Person of the Beatitudes?

I. An Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5:1-16)

1. Am I a Beatitude Person?

1. The Context of Matthew
2. The Concept of Blessing
3. The Structure of the Beatitudes
4. The Matching Interpretations of the Scholars

(1) Am I Poor in Spirit?
1) What Exactly Does It Mean to Be Poor in Spirit?
2) Being Poor in Spirit and a Humble Heart
3) The Important Meaning That is Incorporated in Being Poor in Spirit!
4) The Heaven Promised to Those Who Are Poor in Spirit
5) The Key to Becoming Poor in Spirit!
① Romans 1-3
② The 10 Commandments
③ The Sermon on the Mount
④ The Verses That Show One’s Inner Depravity!

(2) Am I One Who Mourns?
1) The Exact Meaning of Mourning
① The Characteristics of Poverty in the Beatitudes
② The Order of the Beatitudes
③ The Parallelism with Isaiah 66:2
2) Another Meaning of Mourning
3) God Does Not Desire Cheap Tears.
4) The Heavenly Comfort That Will Be Given to Those Who Mourn!
① A Level of Comfort “Already” Given
② A Level of Comfort “Not Yet” Given

(3) Am I Meek?
1) “Blessed Are the Meek”
① Meekness Towards Other People
(a) A Christian is a beatitude person who has been saved by repentance and faith.
(b) A Christian has righteousness that exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees.
(c) A Christian is one who bears the fruits of the Spirit.
② Meekness Towards God
(a) It matches the order of Isaiah 66.
(b) It is the meaning of meekness in the Bible.
(c) The beatitudes before and after the meek are about God.
(d) It is the context of Matthew’s statements.
(e) This interpretation is highly probable.
2) “For They Shall Inherit the Earth!”
① The Meaning of the Earth We Have ‘Already’ Received.
② The Meaning of the Earth We Have “Not Yet” Received.

(4) Am I One Who Hungers and Thirsts for Righteousness?
1) What is the Righteousness Jesus Spoke Of?
2) What Exactly Does It Mean to Hunger and Thirst?
3) Why Must We Become One Who Hungers and Thirsts for Righteousness?
①) If We Do Not Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness, We Cannot Truly Be Happy.
②) If We Do Not Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness, We Will Never Find Happiness.
4) If You Are Hungry and Thirsty for Righteousness, Can You Enter Heaven Without Being Satisfied?

(5) Am I Merciful?
1) What Is Mercy?
2) Mercy Is Not a Choice but a Mandatory Obligation!
① A Philippine Pastor’s Testimony
② Angelica Zambrano’s Testimony
③ Victoria Nehale’s Testimony
④ Carmelo Brenes’ Testimony
3) Anyone Can Be Merciful and Forgive Others!

(6) Am I Pure in Heart?
1) What Does Being Pure in Heart Mean?
① Jesus Believed It Was Possible to Be Pure in Heart.
② There Are People in the Bible Who Are Actually Pure in Heart.
③ The Bible Says the Hearts of All Christians Are Pure.
④ If Your Heart Is Not Pure, You Cannot Enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
2) What Does the Promise “to See God” Mean?
① Those Who Are Pure in Heart Can See God on This Earth.
② Those Who Are Pure in Heart Will See God’s Face in Heaven.
3) What Must We Do to Become Pure in Heart?
① We Must Repent!
② We Must Believe!
③ We Must Listen to the Word!
④ We Must Strive to Live by the Word!
⑤ We Must Seek the Face of God!

(7) Am I a Peacemaker?
1) The Duty of a Peacemaker!
① The Duty to be at Peace with One Another
② The Duty to Make Peace Between Other People
③ The Duty to Make Peace Between God and Other People
2) The Blessing That the Peacemakers Will Receive!
① Those Who Are Peacemakers Are Those Who Are True Sons of God, Namely the Truly Saved.
② Those Who Are Peacemakers Will Receive the Ultimate Salvation and Enter Heaven.

(8) Am I Persecuted for Righteousness’ Sake?
1) The Cowardly Cannot Enter the Kingdom of Heaven!
2) Not All Who Receive Persecution Will Be Blessed!
3) Torture and Murder Are Not the Only Forms of Persecution!
4) The Tragedy of Spiritual Fratricide Is Still Happening Today!
5) Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted, but Woe to Those Who Persecute Others!
① Do Not Be Doctrine-Orientated If You Do Not Want to Be a Persecutor!
② Do Not Be Religious If You Do Not Want to Be a Persecutor!
6) You Who Are Persecuted for Righteousness’ Sake, Rejoice and Be Glad!
① The Reason We Can Rejoice While Being Persecuted Is Because Ours Is the Kingdom of Heaven.
② The Reason We Can Rejoice While Being Persecuted Is Because Our Reward Is Great in Heaven.
③ The Reason We Can Rejoice While Being Persecuted Is Because They Did So to the Prophets Before Us.

2. Am I the Salt of the Earth and Light of the World?

(1) Am I the Salt of the Earth?
1) The Meaning of Being the Salt of the Earth!
2) Why Must We Be the Salt of the Earth?
3) What Must We Do to Excel at Being the Salt of the Earth?
① We Must Live a Life Completely Distinct From the World.
② We Must Live a Distinct Life from the World While Living Inside the World.
4) A Severe Warning -- Do Not Lose Your Taste!
① If You Lose Your Taste, You Will Become Useless!
② If You Lose Your Taste, You Will Be Thrown Away!
③ If You Lose Your Taste, You Will Be Trampled On!
5) The Heart-Breaking Reality of Modern Day Churches!

(2) Am I the Light of the World?
1) Light of the World
2) A City on a Hill
3) A Lamp on a Stand
4) Good Works