Here is a substantial and practical commentary on the first book of the new testament canon, one that will serve the church well and will be of great use in smallgroup settings. We tend to think of the sermon on the mount as a positive proclamation by our lord. See robert guelich, the sermon on the mount, word publishing, 1982, p. He discusses textual criticism and how it is applied to the text. Introduction the sermon on the mount the first and lengthiest of the five discourses of jesus in matthew is one of the most rich and interesting, yet misunderstood, sections of sacred scripture. Trustworthy christian articles about the sermon on the. I already had all the heavy duty technical books on this section of the bible. On that day certain books will be opened and consulted sermon. Sproul is a respected teacher, theologian, and pastor. After all, it is in the sermon on the mount that he gives the beatitudes. In this twelvesession lifeguide bible study, youll dig deep into his startling and challenging messagethe greatest sermon ever preached.
However, christ in his sermon on the mount gave a higher law to the new testament church. The sermon on the mount our daily bread university. Ferguson explains how this sermon equips us to live a kingdom life in a fallen world. The sermon on the mount now passing its 65th birthdayremains a vital and provocative introduction to the ideas at the heart of christian science. The sermon on the mount is a practical discourse, containing little of what, in the strict sense, may be termed the credenda of christianity. Aug 01, 2008 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Introduction brian schwertley the sermon on the mount the first and lengthiest of the five discourses of jesus in matthew is one of the most rich and interesting, yet misunderstood, sections of sacred scripture. Built around the sermon on the mount, sitting at the feet of jesus is an inspiring devotion stepbystep through the most famous sermon of alltime. The sermon on the mount series resources from ligonier. There is a mystical beauty in the sermon on the mount, and men and women will continue to be drawn to what has been called the magnetic mountain. Sproul, someone said to me in the 1970s, is the finest. The sermon on the mount is a book that helps me gain spiritual perception, understand the nature of divine wisdome and the power of prayer. The sermon on the mount the first and lengthiest of the five discourses of jesus in matthew is one of the most rich and interesting, yet misunderstood, sections of sacred scripture.
Trustworthy series related to the sermon on the mount. I used no fewer than ten books regularly in my sermon preparation. It is a message of grace and truth that enables mankind to triumph in all things. Martyn lloydjones, the cost of discipleship by dietrich bonhoeffer, the m. John stotts teaching on this timeless text shows how its value system, ethical standard, religious devotion and network of relationships clearly distinguish it from both the nominal church and the secular world. In 1984, the general offices were moved to orlando, florida, and the ministry was renamed ligonier. Chapter 7 says that his listeners were astonished at his preaching when he finished because. Daniel webster once said, the greatest thought that has ever entered my mind is that one day i will have to stand before a holy god and give an account of my life. Jesus sermon on the mount shows us the absolute necessity of the new birth and a regenerated heart. Sproul 19392017 preached his final sermon on november 26, 2017, at saint andrews chapel in sanford, florida. Read articles about the sermon on the mount from r.
God is doing a wonderful work here, its beyond what i could have ever done or do to this day. The old testament message was one that man was never able to fulfill. The sermon on the mount may be an ideal, but so is the love chapter i corinthians there is however much less controversy of interpretation for the corinthian text. A commentary on the sermon on the mount, including the sermon on the plain matthew 5. Jesus answer to these questions amazed those who first heard the sermon on the mount. Sproul at saint andrew s chapel near orlando florida. One of the great things and difficulties about preaching through the sermon on the mount is that there are so many resources available in english. Students examine and analyze key issues and interpretations in the sermon. In this sermon, jesus shows himself to be the promised king as he announces the kingdom of god and demonstrates its power. The very first time i read sermon on the mount back in 20 i had no idea.
Reviews and ratings of biblical, theological, and practical christian works. Articles and sermons rc sproul i guess them not even wanting to know more about this ministry and what god is doing here bugged me abit in my spirit. Sermon on the mount teaching series with sinclair ferguson matthew 57 the sermon on the mount is perhaps the bestknown and mostbeloved sermon ever preached. Because of its core ethic of nonviolence and its insistence on the blessing of the powerless. The sermon presents jesus moral vision and summons us to follow him, and the sermon is designed to prompt one to make a decision about jesus. Sproul was the founding pastor of saint andrews chapel in sanford, fla. Sproul discusses this section of scripture since its validity has been questioned. What stands in the sermon on the mount is, from the point of view of paul, luther or calvin, complete heresy. But a christ without a sacrifice that reconciles the world to god is a cheap, colorless, itinerant preacher who deserves to be popular for his great sermon on the mount, but also merits unpopularity for what he said about his divinity on the one hand, and divorce, judgment, and hell on the other. Sproul to awaken men and women around the world to the holiness of god.
The introduction starts the discussion of being called and what that calling is. Sproul at saint andrews chapel near orlando florida. Personally, i havent read any yet, but it seems as i will. Best books on the best sermon the gospel coalition. Stott provides an expository study of the sermon as found in matthew 57. This book includes challenging and thought provoking devotionals based on the words of jesus christ. Dec 18, 2014 one of the great things and difficulties about preaching through the sermon on the mount is that there are so many resources available in english. The sermon on the mount series resources from ligonier ministries. I am preaching through the beatitudes right now, and next year, i plan on preaching through the rest of the sermon on the mount. The sermon on the mount is jesus most inspiring and challenging description of the christian counterculture.
It is likely that the first one to call it such was augustine, who wrote a treatise on this passage ca. A godly and learned exposition upon christs sermon in the mount ebook. One of the most dramatic moments in my life for the shaping of my theology took place in a seminary classroom. In the 5th century, saint augustine began his book our lords sermon on the mount by stating. Sproul was founder of ligonier ministries, an international christian discipleship organization located near orlando, fla. Sproul gave 128 sermons on the gospel of matthew, which have now been edited into this collection of memorable messages. When jesus was challenged with this issue, dr sproul points out listen. In the setting of the sermon on the mount, first published by the cambridge university press in 1964 and issued as a paperback in 1976, professor davies made a new approach to the sermon, placing it in its historical setting within the context of the world from which it originated. This sermon is from the lords day pulpit ministry of r. The bible is a textbook of metaphysics and the teachings of jesus expresswithout dogmaa practical approach for the development of the soul and for the shaping of our lives into. The essence of jesus teachings is clearly portrayed in his sermon on the mount. Jesus gives us the answer in the sermon on the mount and what he reveals might just surprise us. Id love to hear your recommendations in comments too.
Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Sermon on the mount by sinclair ferguson ligonier ministries. The sermon on the mount is a collection of sayings and teachings of jesus christ, which. He ends the sermon on the mount by saying, not everyone who says to me, lord. One of my professors went to the blackboard and wrote these words in bold letters. As an organization, we thought it would be helpful to compile a few lists of the best books on expository preaching so those in our training can know where to turn for further study and those who dont know us can learn what were all about. This series, willing to believe, started as a book, and as we saw the need, we developed it into an audio and video series. You win by learning the techniques great preachers use for sermon prep and delivery and your church wins by having better preaching. Sign up for the inside scoop on new products, deals, and all.
Sproul is a contemporary classic on predestination, a doctrine that isnt just for calvinists, says sproul. It is noteworthy for its omissions as well as for its contents. The sermon on the mount is perhaps the bestknown and mostbeloved sermon ever preached. And it indicates the way to blessing for christianshow we can please our heavenly father. It is not a sermon about an ideal life in an ideal world writes sinclair b. The sermon on the mount is probably the best known section of the entire bible. What does it mean to seek first the kingdom of god in our relationships, values, ambitions, finances and commitments.
Distilled from years of study and lecture, affirmed by nearly a million readers over the last fifty years, emmet foxs answer in the sermon on the mount is simple. Feb 10, 2017 the sermon on the mount is a call to resistance. Sproul was a uniquely gifted communicator, and his ability to make complex topics easy to understand was evident throughout his teaching. You have written a book entitled getting the gospel right. Sproul discusses the use of bondservant by paul and the meaning of the phrase gospel of god and its relationship to the scriptures. Presupposed in our saviors terrifying words during the sermon on the mount matt. So i really needed a book where the writer explained the text in a way that people could understand it. Ferguson, but about the kingdom life in a fallen world.
The sermon on the mountnow passing its 65th birthdayremains a vital and provocative introduction to the ideas at the heart of christian science. Does the law of god still have a place in the christian life. Trustworthy christian articles about the sermon on the mount from r. A carson, expositors bible commentary, matthew 112 zondervan. In this unique addition to his popular commentary series, james montgomery boice provides an indepth look into the sermon on the mount found in matthew 57. Top 5 best books about preaching recommended mustreads. At heart it means to be entirely practical, as the science of the name would indicate. The sermon on the mount free ebook project gutenberg. He was also copastor of saint andrews chapel in sanford, fla. Sproul is featured daily on renewing your mind, an international radio broadcast that has aired for more than ten years with an estimated two million people tuning in every week on more than 235 radio outlets in the united states and throughout more than 40 countries. Mar 30, 2017 jesus gives us the answer in the sermon on the mount and what he reveals might just surprise us. Is there any good book or commentary on the sermon on the. The western postchristian civilization has picked up the christ without his cross.
The sermon on the mount answers some of the most pressing questions that every christian encounters. This study guide exists to enhance your learning experience with these resources. Sproul 19392017 was president of ligonier academy of biblical and theological studies and the founder and president of the ministry that began in 1971 as the ligonier valley study center in ligonier, pennsylvania. The entire sermon on the mount, which augustine said was the perfect standard of the christian life, then drives home one haunting question. Christian books on sermon on the mount best commentaries. Yet it is also one of the least understood parts of the teaching of jesus christ.
It is our prayer that you will use it to that endfor the glory of god and the profit of the church. It has become the basic text in the many emmet fox books i now study and use for meditations. Emmet fox originally wrote the book in the late 1930s but its still relevant to this day. It is the fullest statement of the nature and obligations of citizenship in gods kingdom. This examination of jesus manifesto in the sermon on the mount, with its provocative discussion questions, provides an excellent lesson study for personal enrichment, for use by small groups and classes, and for sermon preparation by teachers and preachers. With nearly 200,000 copies sold in its 25 years, chosen by god by dr. Is there any good book or commentary on the sermon on the mount. The sermon on the mount is a text book i first read back in 2010. To help get you rolling in the right direction here are the top 5 books ive ever read on preaching. This sermon is one of the most studied, quoted, yet also ignored, chapters of gods word. If any one will piously and soberly consider the sermon. In fact, the teaching on total nonresistance is probably today one of the most contentious topics in the sermon on the mount tolstoy insisted it required total pacifism but it is worth noting that one cannot easily extrapolate to a social and political level what jesus has to say in the sermon on the mount concerning the moral and.