Stephen Manley

I am a Jesus pusher!! There are eight Beatitudes in all. The first one ends with the statement, “For theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3).

I am a Jesus pusher!!! Matthew is an author who writes with a fundamental goal in view. He is an evangelist writing with an evangelistic fervor. He

I am a Jesus pusher!!! We must also consider “sham persecution.” “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil

I am a Jesus pusher!!! Jesus compels us to consider “slanderous persecution.” He says, “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say

I am a Jesus pusher!!! Blessed are those who are persecuted” (Matthew 5:10). Remember that the verb is in the perfect tense that translates “have been

I am a Jesus pusher!!! From the first Beatitude Jesus advocates an intimate relationship with Him. One by one the Beatitudes highlight an aspect of

I am a Jesus pusher!!! “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake” (Matthew 5:10). The cause of persecution is “righteousness.”

I am a Jesus pusher!!! “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake” (Matthew 5:10). The Greek word “heneka” is translated “for