The Sermon on the Mount spoken by Jesus is found recorded by Matthew in chapters 5-7. Jesus exposes sin, explains how how we are lead lives pleasing to God, says that the way is narrow, and that we need to put His words into practice. If we do not wisely build on the foundation of God’s Word, then we are building on sand. But this is not what the world wants to hear.
“The ‘Jesus’ the World Loves.”
From the Berean Call….
Let’s start with how one comes to a true knowledge of, and relationship with, Jesus Christ. It begins with a simple understanding of the gospel that Jesus is God, who became a Man in order to save mankind from everlasting separation from God that resulted from man’s sin. Jesus satisfied the perfect justice of God by His once-and-for-all payment for the sins of humanity through His death on the Cross. His resurrection from the dead assures the salvation of all those who acknowledge before God their sin and their hopelessness in saving themselves, and who by grace through faith accept Christ’s sacrifice on their behalf and His free gift of eternal life. This is how one is reconciled to God and born again spiritually. This is how one’s relationship with the biblical Jesus Christ begins.
Although that relationship is supernatural in that every true believer in Christ is indwelt by God, it nevertheless progresses, as any good relationship does, by getting to know the person with whom one has a relationship.
The primary way a relationship with Jesus develops is by reading the revelation of Himself given in His Word. This is the only way to obtain specific information about Him that is objective and absolutely true. In addition, not only is the content of Scripture inspired by the Holy Spirit, but that same Spirit of Truth is given to believers to understand that content. How then could those who profess to follow God’s Word come up with erroneous ideas about Jesus? Regrettably, many are getting their information about Jesus from sources outside the Bible or second hand from those who claim to be teaching what the Bible says about our Lord.
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February 19, 2012 at 3:44 am
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February 24, 2012 at 12:56 pm
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This is so true. The world desires a “Give me what I want” – “Don’t tell me what to do” – “Look past my sins” – “Bless me anyhow” Jesus. And sadly, so does many Christians. Most people desire a “form of godliness” – just enough of Jesus to ease the conscience. Sadly, in the end that won’t be enough.
Love the post.
Peace