Beatitudes

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers a survey of the Beatitudes from Matthew 5:3-12, establishing them as Christ's authoritative declaration of true blessedness. He argues that the Beatitudes describe…

Pastor Albert N. Martin begins a detailed exposition of the Beatitudes, focusing on the first blessing: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 5:3). He first…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds the second Beatitude, "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted" (Matthew 5:4), contrasting biblical mourning with worldly sorrow. He distinguishes…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds the third Beatitude, "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth" (Matthew 5:5). He defines biblical meekness as the opposite of self-will toward God and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 5:6, "Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled." He argues that this Beatitude describes the active pursuit…

In 'Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 5:6, arguing that a true Christian's character is marked by an insatiable longing for righteousness. He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 5:7, "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy," as part of his series on the Beatitudes. He defines mercy as God's pity joined to action…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 5:8, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God," as part of his series on the Beatitudes. He defines purity of heart as a radical cleansing of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 5:8, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God," concluding his series on the Beatitudes. He defines purity of heart as a deep work of God's…

Pastor Martin resumes his study in Matthew 5, focusing on the Beatitudes as a description of the true Christian. He emphasizes that these characteristics reveal the spiritual nature of Christ's…