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.
“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)
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
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David Anfinrud
7/31/2022
CHL
12/13/2014