The Beatitudes - AC064

The Beatitudes - AC064

Author: AnarchoChristian December 31, 2020 Duration: 37:10

"Blessed are…" The Beatitudes are the first statements Jesus makes in The Sermon on the Mount. Let's go over this often referenced, but sometimes misunderstood passage. 

AnarchoChristian Resources:
EP 62 On Pacifism -
https://www.anarchochristian.com/on-pacifism-ac062/
EP 61 An Intro to the Sermon on the Mount -
https://www.anarchochristian.com/an-introduction-to-the-sermon-on-the-mount-ac061/
EP 55 The Barmen Declaration -
https://www.anarchochristian.com/the-barmen-declaration-ac055/
EP 25 Faithful Disobedience  -
https://www.anarchochristian.com/faithful-disobedience-ac025/ 


Additional resources:
Read the Declaration of Faithful Disobedience -
https://www.anarchochristian.com/my-declaration-of-faithful-disobedience/ 

Free Audio book for Martyn Lloyd Jones' Studies in the Sermon on the Mount - https://www.buzzsprout.com/727329 


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At its heart, AnarchoChristian is a deep and often challenging exploration of what it means to live a faithful life within-or perhaps apart from-the structures of earthly power. This podcast carefully examines the tension between ultimate allegiance to divine authority and the demands of modern political systems. Each episode delves into scriptural teachings and historical context, questioning how contemporary social and political "state worship" shapes, and often conflicts with, core Christian convictions. The conversation isn't about partisan politics, but rather a fundamental re-evaluation of where a believer's primary loyalty must lie. Through thoughtful dialogue and scriptural analysis, the host unpacks the radical idea of "No king but Christ," moving it from a historical slogan to a practical, daily consideration. Listeners will encounter a perspective that pushes beyond conventional religious-political alliances, inviting them to scrutinize long-held assumptions about citizenship, obedience, and kingdom. The AnarchoChristian podcast provides a unique space for those who feel that disconnect between faith and state, offering a rigorous, biblically grounded framework for navigating that complex relationship. It’s for anyone who has ever wondered if the demands of God and the demands of government can truly be reconciled, or if a more profound, scriptural separation is called for.
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