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By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 17, 2021
The Sermon on the Mount has challenged people for thousands of years, from every generation, nationality, and worldview. Jesus of Nazareth’s Sermon on the Mount continues to challenge people today. In a world where evangelical Christians are divided over politics, theological conflicts, conspiracy theories, and self-inflicted drama due to nasty Twitter and Facebook posts; it would prove beneficial to step back and evaluate the lifestyle that Jesus calls his disciples to live. In the third episode of the series, Brian and Curtis evaluate the theological emphasis found in Jesus’s call to love one’s neighbor. When believers exhibit love to those who are deemed enemies, keep their promises, avoid taking oaths, and going the extra distance for a person in need; they serve as illustrations of the same love that God granted them.
1. Matt 5:33-37
A. What does Jesus mean by taking oaths? 5.33
B. Why is oathtaking bad, and what are the dangers underlying the practice? 5.34-36
C. Why is it important to live by one’s word? 5.37
2. Matt. 5:38-42
A. What does Jesus mean by not resisting an evildoer? 5.38-39
B. Does this indicate that we should live as doormats? 5.38-39
C. Why does Jesus instruct us to give away our coats? 5.40
D. What is meant by going the extra mile? 5.41-42
3. Matt. 5:43-48
A. What Scripture is quoted when Jesus says to “love your neighbor”? 5.43
B. Does the OT teach to “hate your neighbor”? If not, where did it come from? 5.43
C. Why should Christians love their enemies? Furthermore, what does this say about the modern state of American Christianity? 5.44-45
D. What is meant by God causing the sun and rain to fall on the just and unjust? How should this impact our theology? 5.45
E. What impact comes from loving those who hate you? How does this unconditional love relate to the love that God holds for us? 5.46-47
F. What does Jesus mean by being perfect as God is perfect? Does he really expect us to live perfect lives? 5.48
Brian Chilton: Founder of Bellator Christi Ministries
Brian G. Chilton is the founder of BellatorChristi.com, the host of The Bellator Christi Podcast, and the author of the Layman’s Manual on Christian Apologetics. Brian is a Ph.D. Candidate of the Ph.D. in Theology and Apologetics at Liberty University. He received his Master of Divinity in Theology from Liberty University (with high distinction); his Bachelor of Science in Religious Studies and Philosophy from Gardner-Webb University (with honors); and received certification in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. Brian is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Evangelical Philosophical Society. Brian has nearly 20 years of pastoral experience and currently serves as a clinical chaplain.
https://www.amazon.com/Laymans-Manual-Christian-Apologetics-Essentials/dp/1532697104
Curtis Evelo: Co-host and Producer of the Bellator Christi Podcast
Curtis Evelo is a cattle rancher at the E6 Hereford Ranch in St. Ignatius, Montana. Curtis is the co-host and producer of the Bellator Christi Podcast. He often teaches and speaks at his church Cornerstone Faith Center in St. Ignatius. Curtis provides a common-sense approach to Christianity as he contemplates the wonders of God’s creation in Big Sky Country.
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