Blessed: The Beatitudes for Today
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Overview
The Beatitudes are widely recognized as forming a pivotal point in the life and teaching of Jesus. In this engagingly written book John Blanchard clearly shows why their message is so relevant and up to date, his thorough treatment of their dynamic text applies their message to many areas of contemporary Christian living.
Top Highlights
“The first is that the Beatitudes are not a map showing us the way to be saved, but a mirror reflecting the character of those who are already saved.” (Page 161)
“W Pink writes, ‘It is part of Christian duty to see to it that we so conduct ourselves as to give no just cause of complaint against us.’” (Page 225)
“separate yet inseparable. C H Spurgeon called them a ‘ladder of light’, with each rung leading further upwards.” (Page 164)
“Secondly, blessedness is a condition which God longs for his people to enjoy” (Pages 54–55)
“God’s Word ‘judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart’ (Hebrews 4:12” (Page 190)
Praise for the Print Edition
Encouraging and challenging, this book lives up to its title.
—Evangelical Times
A stimulating, humbling, encouraging, practical treatment of the Beatitudes in a very readable style...As usual with the author, the writing is crystal clear with hardly a dull moment. The quality of the doctrinal and practical content is of the highest order.
—Evangelicals Now
Product Details
- Title: Blessed: The Beatitudes for Today
- Author: John Blanchard
- Publisher: Day One
- Publication Date: 1996
- Pages: 263
About John Blanchard
John Blanchard is an internationally known author, teacher, apologist, and conference speaker. Some fifteen million of his publications are in print in over forty languages, and his best-sellers include Right with God, Ultimate Questions, Does God Believe in Atheists?, Truth for Life, Has Science Got Rid of God?, and Where is God When Things Go Wrong?"
Reviews
2 ratings
David Anfinrud
7/31/2022
I think this author is doing a pretty good job emphasising the Beatitudes. Too many in today's society want a watered down faith. Emphasis on how the sermon started to ensure we understand the significance of the sermon. Some good historical information at the begining of this book.
CHL
12/13/2014
