From Eden to the Kingdom

The Blessing of Suffering

From Matt. 5:10-12 we see the persistence of persecution and the paradox of suffering.

The Blessing of Adoption

From Matt. 5:9 we see the formation of peace and the family of God.

The Blessing of Presence

From Matt. 5:8 we answer the questions of what it means to have a pure heart and what it means to see God.

An Overview of Worship of the Triune God

In this lecture, given to pastors of the Pine Barren Association, I explain the motivations and core points of my book, Worship of the Triune God.

The Blessing of Mercy

From Matt. 5:7 we see the nature of the merciful and the necessity of mercy.

The Blessing of Righteousness

From Matt. 5:6 we see the deficiency in righteousness, the definition of righteousness, and the delight of righteousness.

The Blessing of Inheritance

From Matt. 5:5 we see the hope of permanence and the heritage of the meek.

The Blessing of Comfort

From Matt. 5:4 we see the calamity for which the people of God mourn, and the comfort of the kingdom.

The Blessing of the Kingdom

From Matt. 5:1-3 we see the benevolent king and the blessed of the kingdom.

The Way of Faithful Ministry

From 2 Tim. 4:1-5 we find that the way of life is the way of faithful ministry with a charge to the minister and a challenge to the listener.