The Upside Down Kingdom: Wisdom for Life from the Beatitudes
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
An Examination of the Beatitudes and Jesus’s Counterintuitive Blessings
In our sinful world, we often struggle with anxiety, loneliness, and heartache. Everywhere we look, we see broken families and divided communities. How can we truly cultivate God’s kingdom “on earth as it is in heaven” in such a broken place?
In the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:2–12), Jesus urges us to set ourselves apart from the world, living in a counterculture with a new identity rooted in him. The Upside Down Kingdom examines this counterintuitive wisdom and explores its relevance for today. Drawing on insights from the biblical story of redemption, Reformed theologians throughout history, and contemporary life, this book equips and encourages readers to get their spiritual bearings in an upside-down world. Author Chris Castaldo ultimately points readers to the kingdom of Christ—not as a set of rules, but as a means of bringing peace and blessing here and now.
Written for Laypersons and Teachers of the Word: Perfect for those interested in issues confronting the church
Thorough Study of the Beatitudes: Each chapter explores a core teaching in Christ’s Sermon on the Mount
Appeals to Pastors and Disciple Makers: A historically informed, biblically rich, and countercultural vision of Christian life
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- Explores the core teachings in Christ’s Sermon on the Mount
- Provides a historically informed, biblically rich, and countercultural vision of Christian life
- Perfect for those interested in issues confronting the church
- Introduction: You Are Invited
- Chapter 1: The Poverty That Makes One Rich
- Chapter 2: When Loss Becomes Gain
- Chapter 3: Gentleness in a Hostile World
- Chapter 4: Taste and See
- Chapter 5: The Face of Mercy
- Chapter 6: Seeing God
- Chapter 7: Peace Be with You
- Chapter 8: Even So, Rejoice
- Epilogue: When Down Is Up
I’ve learned a lot from Chris’s teaching and example of following Christ through the counterintuitive turn of the kingdom. And I’m thrilled that many more will benefit likewise with this book. When we realize the way up first goes down, then we'll find the power of God to overcome today’s challenges.
—Collin Hansen, Vice President and Editor in Chief, The Gospel Coalition
G. K. Chesterton once defined a paradox as ‘truth standing on its head calling for attention.’ And this, most certainly, is what Chris Castaldo achieves as he deftly guides us through the inverted glories of the Beatitudes in The Upside Down Kingdom. His beautifully written exposition invites these eight compressed theological H-bombs to graciously detonate within our hearts. The Upside Down Kingdom is not only a treasure trove of wisdom; it’s also a bracing call to deeper devotion to Christ and the gospel.
—R. Kent Hughes, Senior Pastor Emeritus, College Church, Wheaton, Illinois
To modern readers, the Beatitudes can sometimes sound confusing or even off-putting. Chris Castaldo does a lovely job demystifying Jesus’s teachings—and therefore making them truly beautiful—for Christians today. His explanations and examples are easy to grasp, giving context in a gentle and winsome way. This book would be perfect for a group Bible study or individual devotions—I read with my Bible on my lap, highlighting and making notes the whole way through.
—Sarah Zylstra, Senior Writer, The Gospel Coalition
- Title: The Upside Down Kingdom: Wisdom for Life from the Beatitudes
- Author: Chris Castaldo
- Publisher: Crossway
- Print Publication Date: 2023
- Logos Release Date: 2023
- Pages: 166
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
- Subjects: Beatitudes; Christian life › Study and teaching
- ISBNs: 9781433584916, 9781433584947, 9781433584923, 9781433584930, 1433584913, 1433584948, 1433584921, 143358493X
- Resource ID: LLS:PSDKNGDMLFBTTDS
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2023-06-19T19:49:10Z