About this episode

Dr. J. Vernon McGee explores the true meaning of the Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing a sincere relationship with God over outward performance.

The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most familiar teachings of Jesus—and one of the most misunderstood. Dr. J. Vernon McGee helps us discover that it is not a program for fixing society or a checklist for becoming good enough for God. Instead, it reveals the character of those who already belong to Him. As Jesus speaks about giving, praying, and fasting, we see that true faith is not about outward performance but about a sincere relationship with our heavenly Father—and a life that flows from knowing Him.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. J. Vernon McGee

Topics covered

• Sermon on the Mount
• faith
• relationship with God
• spirituality
• Christian teachings

Keywords

• Sermon on the Mount
• Jesus
• faith
• spirituality
• Christianity
• prayer
• fasting

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Books & works: The Sermon on the Mount

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