The Message of the Sermon on the Mount by John R W Stott

by John R.W. Stott

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Genres: Theology

Paperback

About the author

John R. W. Stott is known worldwide as a preacher, evangelist, and communicator of Scripture. For many years he served as rector of All Souls Church in London, where he carried out an effective urban pastoral ministry. A leader among evangelicals in Britain, the United States and around the world, Stott was a principal framer of the landmark Lausanne Covenant (1974). His many books, including Why I Am a Christian and The Cross of Christ, have sold millions of copies around the world and in dozens of languages. Whether in the West or in the Two-Thirds World, a hallmark of Stott's ministry has been expository preaching that addresses the hearts and minds of contemporary men and women. Stott was honored by Time magazine in 2005 as one of the "100 Most Influential People in the World."

Reviews

[Adrie Olson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best commentary I’ve read. Also, why do I always love the Anglicans? John Stott. Well done.

[Heidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read Stott’s commentary alongside the preaching series at my church on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, which was one of the most impactful sermon series I’ve heard since I became a Christian nearly 40 years ago. Our pastor referred to Stott (and others) as helping him prepare, and I can see why he turned to the volume.
It is accessible, well-outlined, pastoral - but also scholarly, well-researched, delving into the original language and cultural context to give added understanding to what Jesus was saying, how his original hearers would have processed his teaching. He connects the sermon segments, so that instead of seemingly random collections of teachings, I began to see and recognize the patterns within the sermon.
(Additionally, I listened to the Bible Project’s year-long podcast series fleshing out the Sermon on the Mount - a thoroughly rewarding and awe-inspiring series if you want to dig deeper.)
Along with DA Carson’s small commentary on Matthew 5-7, this book has opened my eyes to the profound depth and winsomeness of Jesus’ most well-known sermon.
Highly recommended.

[Jeff Donaldson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stott writes a concise and compelling commentary about the greatest sermon ever given. All other modern day commentators are quoting Stott. Start here.

[Benjamin Huddleston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear and concise, well thought out and sourced. Every Christian could use a deeper study into Jesus's longest recorded sermon. Highly recommend.