A theological attempt to explore some of the ways in which perfection can be achieved.
Author(s): Carl G Vaught
Edition: 2nd
Year: 2001
Language: English
Pages: 219
Cover......Page 1
Contents......Page 8
Preface......Page 10
1. The Context of the Message......Page 18
2. Entrance into God's Kingdom......Page 26
3. The Outward Journey......Page 38
4. Persecution and the Real Order......Page 44
5. Two Overarching Metaphors: The Salt of the Earth and the Light of the World......Page 54
6. Jesus as the Fulfillment of Tradition......Page 66
7. Murder and Anger......Page 76
8. Adultery and Divorce......Page 88
9. The Problem of False Vows......Page 102
10. The Problem of Retaliation......Page 112
11. Love Your Enemies......Page 120
12. Being Seen and Being Noticed......Page 130
13. The Inner Room and the Lord's Prayer......Page 138
14. Fasting as a Centered Act......Page 150
15. Two Treasures, Two Ways of Seeing, Two Masters......Page 156
16. Beyond Anxiety......Page 162
17. Judgment and Condemnation......Page 172
18. Access to Transforming Power......Page 184
19. The Golden Rule and the Narrow Gate......Page 192
20. Wolves in Sheep's Clothing......Page 200
21. Two Final Analogies: Houses, Rock, and Sand......Page 206
Notes......Page 218
Index......Page 230
