Bible Dictionary
Sermon on the mount
The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus’ extended teaching recorded in Matthew 5–7, with related material in Luke. It presents the character of the kingdom of heaven and the righteous life expected of its subjects.
Biblical Usage
The Sermon addresses the qualities, vocation, worship, purposes, and social conduct of the kingdom’s subjects. It explains the relation of the new righteousness to the Mosaic Law and concludes with warnings concerning the narrow way and the testing of character.
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