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I had spent the past few years studying the Bible and reading exceptional commentaries and expository writings ... I discovered that Wesley and Lloyd-Jones’ view on soteriology in The Sermon is not just one out of many possible interpretations; it is thoroughly biblical and exactly what the Bible is trying to say.

In order to prepare for this Sermon on the Mount series, I spent roughly a month solely focusing on research and reading many books. Through this process, I was able to find out that many scholars agree with the aforementioned viewpoint. Thus, The Sermon is not merely the most exemplary sermon. It is infinitely valuable and important, for it shows the whole kingdom gospel and the core truth that Jesus taught.

From this point on, I will be discussing The Sermon with a heart of trepidation and excited anticipation, for it is the most outstanding and important sermon in the history of mankind. I plan to focus on the following three points.

1. I will mainly focus on the original meaning of the Sermon on the Mount.
2. I will focus on the soteriology that is revealed in the Sermon on the Mount.
3. I will focus on the genuine transformation of you and me.

For I knew that if I properly wrote on the meaning of The Sermon that many would see their true selves and would deeply repent. It would be impossible to vaguely reflect on oneself and live in delusions. You would not be able to help but become someone who trembles in fear in front of the Word. You would be able to know in detail what you have been doing wrong, what you need to repent, and what you need to be careful of.

I hope that with each chapter you all will be able to see your true state under the light of the Word, be deeply pierced by the double-edged sword of the Word, and be completely broken and crushed by the hammer of the Word.

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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

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ㆍ Senior Pastor of Beloved Church ㆍ Served as Co-President of the Christian Council of Koreaㆍ Served as Committee Member of the Heresy and Cult Regulations in Christian Council of Koreaㆍ Former chairman of the Revival Assemblyㆍ Dean of the Holy Spirit Theological Seminaryㆍ Director of HolyPearl PublicationThe author is a prolific writer, having written 133 books to date to restore the truth in the Church today. He also serves as the senior pastor of Beloved Church, a church that is committed to carry out the threefold ministry (Matt 4:23) modeled after Jesus and the Apostles. Beloved Church is currently witnessing an explosive revival in Africa through its mission team. Thousands of pastors are being awakened, and tens of thousands are being brought to salvation through the biblical truth, miraculous healings, and powerful deliverances. Beloved Church is a multi-site church with branches all over the world. It has over 190,000 members in regular attendance, and it is rushing towards its next target of 300,000 members with a burning heart for saving souls.