Sermon on the mount the story of god bible commentary book. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. The sermon on the mount member book includes a smallgroup experience for 9 sessions, individual study, applicable scripture, a group discussion guide, and a leaders guide to help group members learn what it means to be a citizen of the kingdom of heaven according to jesus sermon on the mount. An exegetical summary of the sermon on the mount, second edition matthew. The sermon on the mount by hans dieter betz 9780800660314. Best books on the best sermon the gospel coalition. Along with d m lloydjoness and d a carsons treatments, this outstanding work should be in every preacher and teachers library. This is a introduction to a series on the sermon on the mount introduction talk about the sermon on the mount in relation to the sermon on the plain. This sermon is one of the most studied, quoted, yet also ignored, chapters of gods word.
An exegetical summary of the sermon on the mount, second. In his new sermon on the mount commentary, an inaugural volume in an important new series, the story of god bible commentary, mcknight says these are words for radicals about a radical lifestyle of trusting god for the ordinaries of life while devoting oneself unreservedly toward the kingdom mission. In this volume, a recognized expert on the gospels shows that the sermon on the mount offers a clear wi. Sermon on the mount bible study tgc 9781430032281 by jen wilkin.
Sermon on the mount of the five discourses of jesus in matthew, the sermon on the mount chaps. The book is intended to give comfort, rebuke, and counsel to christians passing through a period of severe trialcomfort for their sorrows, rebuke for their worldliness and counsel for redirecting their lives. Martyn lloydjones, the cost of discipleship by dietrich bonhoeffer, the m. Available to download at originally published in the 1904 in the british weekly as a result of correspondence and published as a collection by popular demand. Here are the main summary points, scriptures, and lessons from the sermon on the mount. You can instantly identify exegetical challenges, discover a texts interpretive history, and survey the scope of everything written about each verse and phrase. The sermon on the mount is the most complete delineation anywhere in the new testament of the christian counterculture.
Emphasizing the historical distance between the new testament and our contemporary culture, the sermon on the mount by scot mcknight, part of the new the story of god biblecommentary series, offers helpful contextual insights for those seeking to discern how to live out the bible in todays world. He earned a master of theology from reformed theological seminary in 2003. Jesus sermon on the mount and his confrontation with the. The chief value of betzs work lies in its exegetical richness, in the way in which traditional exegetical questions as well as jewish and grecoroman parallels are thoroughly explored. Carson has written or edited more than 45 books, including the sermon on the mount. Guelich has a host of critical assumptions that i dont share. He teaches greek, hebrew, and biblical exegesis at the pan africa christian college in kenya. Apr 01, 2004 repackaged and republished, jesuss sermon on the mount by d. Jan 03, 2018 the sermon on the mount is recorded in the bible book of matthew 57. An exposition of the sermon on the mount paperback by. It is a subset of hermeneutics, which refers to interpretation in general. Reflections on the contemporary significance of leo tolstoys exegesis of the sermon on the mount 2008 by alexandre christoyannopoulos. An exegete is a practitioner of this science, and the adjectival form is exegetic. Sturz assistant professor of language biola college in the extant writings of the ailte nicene fathers, there are quotations from all of the books of the new testament.
David abernathy the new testament set includes exegetical summaries of. Stellar contributing scholars examine various interpretative approaches to the sermon on the mount, providing glimpses into historical perspectives on a passage that distills the very essence of the teaching of jesus. This is the great manifesto of the kingdom of god the sermon on the mount was. Emphasizing the historical distance between the new testament and our contemporary culture, the sermon on the mount by scot mcknight, part of the new the story of god bible commentary series, offers helpful contextual insights for those seeking to discern how to live out the bible in todays world. Having read numerous books on the sermon on the mount, i found this one to be among the most helpful. In this post, you will find books on the sermon on the mount that may be helpful to.
In the sermon on the mount, the nearest thing to a manifesto that jesus ever uttered, we find jesus own description of what he wanted his followers to be and do. I wouldnt want to teach the sermon on the mount without this. Before you go to the commentaries go to the scriptures and study them inductively click 3 part overview of how to do inductive bible study in dependence on your teacher, the holy spirit, who jesus promised would guide us into all the truth john 16. Dr quarles exegesis and insights are clear, well reasoned, and full of common sense. I used no fewer than ten books regularly in my sermon preparation. Along with d m lloydjoness and d a carsons treatments, this outstanding work. The sermon on the mount is a collection of sayings and teachings of jesus christ, which. Take your exegesis to the next level with the logos edition of an exegetical summary of the sermon on the mount. Sermon on the mount the story of god bible commentary book 21.
Review of pennington, the sermon on the mount and human. An exegetical summary of the sermon on the mount, second edition matthew 57. At first people found a few diamonds in the yellow clay, and they were delighted with their good fortune, even while they supposed. There were points were its definition of key terms in the beatitudes could not be bettered. Were not to put on an affectation of spirituality to impress others. Is there any good book or commentary on the sermon on the. David abernathy is the author of four of the exegetical summary seriesromans 18, romans 916, 2 corinthians, 1 peter, and coauthored sermon on the mount. In this volume, a recognized expert on the gospels shows that the sermon on the mount. Jesus uses these to explain gods favor towards those who are striving for righteousness. A commentary on the sermon on the mount, including the sermon on the plain matthew 5. Remember that scripture is always the best commentary on scripture. Quarles is accomplished scholar and the sermon on the mount. The beatitudes, the sermon on the mount, the book of matthew. The first verse of this book tells us that the word of yahweh came to micah in the days of jotham, ahaz, and hezekiah, kings of judah.
The sermon on the mount is a sermon given by jesus christ found in the book of matthew in the holy bible. Settings libraries logout login register about blog contact suggest. Simply put, the book is an exposition of matthew 510, focusing on the sermon on the mount in part one and then focusing on jesus christs interaction and confrontation with the world in part two. Sermon on the mount the story of god bible commentary book 21 ebook. The sermon on the mount is a surprisingly oblique, but selfcontained, section in matthews gospel spanning from chapter 5 through verse 8. Review of pennington, the sermon on the mount and human flourishing. Because the sermon on the mount hereafter sm has received as much attention as any text in all of world literature, informed attempts to interpret it should in some way come to terms with the history of the discussion. Sermon on the mount and language or speech or study. Restoring christs message to the modern church is testimony of his unique ability. And seeing the multitudes, he went up on a mountain, and when he was seated his disciples came to him. The literal interpretation of the sermon on the mount. It isnt intended to be a social gospel or to bring an end to suffering and wars some falsely say that this is for the future and that the sermon on the mount concerns the kingdom age and not the age of grace jesus said that the kingdom of god is among. The sermon on the mount the first and lengthiest of the five discourses of jesus in matthew is one of the most rich and interesting, yet misunderstood, sections of sacred scripture. The sermon on the mount from an exegetical perspective.
David abernathy is the author of three books in the exegetical summary series. Notice that the good deeds of christians are to draw attention and praise to god and not to the christian. Sermon on the mount bakers evangelical dictionary of. Jan 01, 1978 the sermon on the mount is the most complete delineation anywhere in the new testament of the christian counterculture.
About the authors david abernathy is the author of four of the exegetical summary seriesromans 18, romans 916, 2 corinthians, 1 peter, and coauthored sermon on the mount. The sermon on the mount is recorded in the bible book of matthew 57. Supply a summary analysis on any assigned section of the sermon on the mount demonstrating interaction with historicalgrammatical exegesis and close reading be able to access good critical commentaries on the sermon on the mount. A history of the tradition and interpretation of its use. The book ends with a useful bibliography and extensive indices. He has earned a master of theology from reformed theological seminary in 2003. In the sermon, jesus presents a kind of ordination service for the apostles with crowds in the background looking on. Best books on the sermon on the mount gospel relevance. Of the twentysix books, matthew is by far the most frequently cited.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. One of the great things and difficulties about preaching through the sermon on the mount is that there are so many resources available in english. It is interesting and noteworthy that god places the sermon on the mount near the beginning of the very first book in the new testament, immediately after jesus begins to preach the gospel of the kingdom of god. Any commentary, even those by the most conservative and. The sermon on the mount demonstrates a proper balance between practical application and ministrydriven insight that is uniquely packaged with a shared depth and breadth of academic rigor.
Reflections on the sermon on the mount scottish journal. The study of the bible is not unlike the search for diamonds in south africa. The word exegesis means to draw the meaning out of a given. In the sermon on the mount jesus gives us the characteristics of the true christian and contrasts them with the hypocrisy of the religious people. Sermon on the mount the story of god bible commentary. Sermon on the mount resources exegesis and theology. If done for selfglory, then the deeds do not glorify the heavenly father. A carson, expositors bible commentary, matthew 112 zondervan. Following matthews introduction to the person of jesus 1. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Sermon on the mount new american commentary studies in bible. As i consulted other books on the sermon on the mount while writing sermons, it seemed that modern. Is there any good book or commentary on the sermon on the mount. Sermo in monte is a collection of sayings and teachings of jesus christ, which emphasizes his moral teaching found in the gospel of matthew chapters 5, 6, and 7.
Perfect for pastors, students, sunday school teachers, and lay people alike, this highly anticipated series. There are three predominate views concerning these sermons. This book is in the exegetical summaries of the new testament set. Every christian generation turns to it for insight and guidance. David abernathy is the author of three of the exegetical summary seriesromans 18, 2 corinthians, 1 peter, and coauthored sermon on the mount.
Dec 18, 2014 one of the great things and difficulties about preaching through the sermon on the mount is that there are so many resources available in english. And the format of this commentary is akin to that of the word biblical commentary, so that one has to flip to various sections to find all of his comments on a particular verse. Christian books on sermon on the mount best commentaries. The beginning of this sermon includes a list of blessings called the beatitudes. A theological commentary by jonathan t pennington isbn. Perkins provides not only exegesis but application, and his application is helpful even at the present. Article from politics and religion, volume 1 issue 1, pp. The focus of jesus teachings was how to live a life pleasing to god and the characteristics of christian discipleship. Carson has done a masterful job at highlighting the. Inherent value in the sermon on the mount and the plain critical analysis of christian doctrine often suggests overlapping principles concerning teachings. Personally, i havent read any yet, but it seems as i will.
Today we read the beatitudes, from jesus sermon on the mount, and he teaches about the blessings that may be hidden, the treasure in secret, just as we discussed with the poor widow, in contrast to the scribes who love the show of place. The sermon on the mount anglicized from the matthean vulgate latin section title. This syllabus is intended to give the student a general idea of the content, format, and textbooks used for this class. The sermon on the mount through the centuries offers an engaging approach to the study of historical theology and biblical exegesis. Here is a christian valuesystem, ethical standard, religious devotion, attitude to money, ambition, lifestyle and network of relationshipsall of which are totally at variance with those in the nonchristian world. That is, the teachings of one individual, such as a disciple of christ are reinterpreted and introduced by. This book is an exposition of the sermon on the mount that assists the reader in understanding and living out the demands of the christian life as jesus presents. Because of that, im not able to recommend any of the following books from my own experience. An exegetical summary of the sermon on the mount book.
Dwight pentecost, the purpose of the sermon on the mount, part iii, bibliotheca sacra 115. One commentator, emmet fox, author of an entire book on the sermon on the mount, states that this beatitude is among the half dozen most important verses in the bible. Look at virtually every sermon in the new testament from jesuss teaching in the sermon on the mount to pauls address to the elders in pisidian antioch and youll see a message. Romans 18, 2 corinthians, 1 peter, and coauthored sermon on the mount. The sermon on the mount, one of the most influential portions of the bible, is the most studied and commented upon portion of the christian scriptures. We should seek gods approbation rather than mans admiration. Romans 18, 2 corinthians, and 1 peter, in addition to coauthoring sermon on the mount. Here is a christian valuesystem, ethical standard, religious devotion, the followers of jesus are to different, writes john stott, different from both the nominal church and the secular world, different from both the.
An exegetical summary of the sermon on the mount logos. This is the great manifesto of the kingdom of god the sermon on the mount was addressed to the disciples, not to the multitudes. It includes 24 volumes each covering all or portions of 24 new testament books at a 25% savings. An exegetical summary of the sermon on the mount sil. Grounded in meticulous historical exegesis but shaped by a distinctive sensitivity to theological hermeneutics, the book succeeds in proclaiming what is often undersold in our evangelicalism the goodness of the good news by which we come to flourish. Jesus love command in the synoptic gospels and in the early christian paraenesis. Exegesis derived from the greek for to lead out refers to a process of intense study and interpretation of a literary text. Being seated is the traditional teaching position of a rabbi. Notwithstanding the allusions on the back cover to the contemporary political and religious relevance of sm, this book is primarily a redactioncritical commentary, focusing on what the historical jesus hj originally. Jan 17, 2018 penningtons reading of the sermon on the mount is a remarkable piece of work. The professor will submit a full syllabus at the beginning of the. He was an unflinching realist who has given us a great key to prosperity and dominion under gods purpose. An exegetical summary of the sermon on the mount, second edition matthew 57 thomas tehan, david abernathy on.