The Key to Evangelism Matthew 5:1-16. The Character of Kingdom Citizens In Relation to God – The...

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The Key to Evangelism Matthew 5:1-16

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Page 1: The Key to Evangelism Matthew 5:1-16. The Character of Kingdom Citizens In Relation to God – The Poor in Spirit = totally dependent on God – The Mourners.

The Key to Evangelism

Matthew 5:1-16

Page 2: The Key to Evangelism Matthew 5:1-16. The Character of Kingdom Citizens In Relation to God – The Poor in Spirit = totally dependent on God – The Mourners.

The Character of Kingdom Citizens

• In Relation to God– The Poor in Spirit = totally dependent on God

– The Mourners = brokenhearted over sin

– The Meek = strength under control

– The Hungry and Thirsty = desperate desire for righteousness

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The Character of Kingdom Citizens

• In Relation to People– The Merciful = compassionate

– The Pure in Heart = integrity

– The Peacemakers = resolving conflict through personal sacrifice

– The Persecuted = rejection for righteousness

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The Conduct of Kingdom Citizens

• As SALT, we prevent evil.

• As LIGHT, we promote good.

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The Impact of Kingdom Citizens

• People will see our good works.

• People will glorify our Father in heaven.

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The key to evangelism is a TRANSFORMED LIFE!

Only when people hear the music of our lives, will they want to listen to

our words.