character formation and decision making in Matthew 5-7 Talbert, Charles H. creator text bibliography miu Grand Rapids, Mich Baker Academic c2006 2006 monographic eng

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181 p. ; 24 cm. The setting of the Sermon : what is Matthew's relation to Judaism? -- The context of the Sermon : who speaks and to whom? -- The structure of the Sermon : in what order does Jesus speak? -- The functions of the Sermon : character formation and decision making -- Is Matthew a legalist? : enablement of obedience in response to the Sermon -- A portrait of disciples with promises and expectations : Matthew 5:3-16 -- The antitheses with their heading : Matthew 5:17-48 -- True piety : Matthew 6:1-18 -- God and possessions : Matthew 6:19-34 -- Judging--condemnation and discernment : Matthew 7:1-12 -- Exhortations, warnings, and closing : Matthew 7:13-27; 7:28-8:1 -- A pr|cis : Matthew 4:18-8:1. Charles H. Talbert. Includes bibliographical references (p. [149]-160) and indexes. Criticism, interpretation, etc BT380.3 .T35 2004 226.9/06 080103163X (paperback) 2006042874 150206 20250312110253.0 13585687