The Distinction of the Christian
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The Distinction of the Christian
The Distinction of the Christian
9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
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DT: When the Christian exemplifies peace, in his life, he distinguishes himself from the world
Aim: We will glorify God by becoming peacemakers
Introduction: As Jesus continues to preach to and teach His disciples on this mountain, we are able to observe as progression of spiritual expectations Jesus has for His followers. The Beatitudes, we have been studying are more than statements, they are expected results for us and dependable promises from God toward us.
Today’s beatitude is know different. The expectation Christ has for each of us is to be peacemakers. By definition, a peacemaker, is one who endeavors to reconcile persons who have disagreements; they make peace.
The Christian Seeks Peace
The Christian Seeks Peace
It is important to note that, one will not have peace anywhere until he has made peace with God. The Christian desires a life of peace. This peace can only be found in Christ. The world may be in disarray but when the Christian has found peace in Jesus, the Christian can live with confidence that God is in control.
27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
John
Illustration:
Application: Make Jesus your savior so that you will experience and have peace. Money will not bring peace. Cars will not bring you peace. Houses will not bring you peace. Seek a relationship with Christ and you will find peace.
The Christian Promotes Peace
The Christian Promotes Peace
The Christian does not allow unrest and discord to be a product of his life. The Christian is active in reconciling people, promoting harmonious relationships among people and the ultimate welfare of the world. They live peaceably and even love their enemies.
They live peaceably and even love their enemies
Christians promote peace with God
Christians promote peace with God
It is to be active in reconciling people, seeking harmonious relationships among people and the ultimate welfare of the world
This is to say, that Christians ensure that others understand that the only way to peace is to know God. They make peace by preaching the gospel; that is to proclaim the gospel of the kingdom of God whereby people are reconciled to God
It is to proclaim the gospel of the kingdom of God whereby people are reconciled to God
They make peace by preaching the gospel
David Abernathy, An Exegetical Summary of , Exegetical Summaries (Dallas, TX: SIL International, 2013), 108.
David Abernathy, An Exegetical Summary of , Exegetical Summaries (Dallas, TX: SIL International, 2013), 108.
Christians promote peace with others
Christians promote peace with others
What the Christian does, promote unity and reconciliation between those who may have enmity. Christians are not instigators. They work to solve problems and reconcile relationships.
5 Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace be to this house!’
Illustration: When I was in Junior High School, I was suspended from school for instigating a fight...
They work to solve problems and reconcile relationships
Application: Help people to see their need for God. Be a peacemaker among others. Help people to reconcile their differences. Do not be an instigator.
The Christian is A Child of God
The Christian is A Child of God
The stamp upon the Christian is child of God