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The Poverty Principle: Understanding the Beatitudes
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" (Matt. 5:3 NIV).
The first public sermon that Jesus preached is known as the Sermon on the Mount. It begins with what are known as the Beatitudes. This, the first of the Beatitudes, sets the foundation as to the kind of followers God has always sought after. He searches for those who are spiritually impoverished, those who are willing to deny the "self" and trust in Him for everything we hope to be and for everything we need.
After studying the teachings of David Martin-Lloyd Jones, Greg Huffer's eyes were opened, as upon gaining understanding of each beatitude, particularly the first, a greater insight can be gained to the nature of one's Christian life as well as a basic principle that is found throughout all of Scripture. In a desire to help others understand, he created The Poverty Principle.
This study delves into unlocking understanding of each of the Beatitudes, how they are arranged, and how they relate to one another, to the rest of Jesus's Sermon, and even throughout the Bible. As readers gain understanding, they will relate to how difficult it is to deny one's self, but will discover ways to find joy and glory in embracing spiritual poverty and how it leads to experiencing all of the riches that Jesus offers for this life and the life to come.
The first public sermon that Jesus preached is known as the Sermon on the Mount. It begins with what are known as the Beatitudes. This, the first of the Beatitudes, sets the foundation as to the kind of followers God has always sought after. He searches for those who are spiritually impoverished, those who are willing to deny the "self" and trust in Him for everything we hope to be and for everything we need.
After studying the teachings of David Martin-Lloyd Jones, Greg Huffer's eyes were opened, as upon gaining understanding of each beatitude, particularly the first, a greater insight can be gained to the nature of one's Christian life as well as a basic principle that is found throughout all of Scripture. In a desire to help others understand, he created The Poverty Principle.
This study delves into unlocking understanding of each of the Beatitudes, how they are arranged, and how they relate to one another, to the rest of Jesus's Sermon, and even throughout the Bible. As readers gain understanding, they will relate to how difficult it is to deny one's self, but will discover ways to find joy and glory in embracing spiritual poverty and how it leads to experiencing all of the riches that Jesus offers for this life and the life to come.
168 pages, Paperback
Published May 14, 2025
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December 31, 2025
Pastor Greg Huffer introduces the Poverty Principle well and then really hits his stride as he takes us blessing by blessing through the Beatitudes and shows us how their structure and the rest of Scripture helps us in their interpretation. His personal illustrations are helpful and highly relatable. One of the passages with the most historical titles written about it, this look at the Beatitudes will give you a fresh perspective that impacts your heart and mind.
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