All too often God’s church has a bad press. Many people outside the church are convinced that God’s church in
Continue readingAuthor: Paul Beasley-Murray
Paul is the chairman of Ministry Today, as also the College of Baptist Ministers, and from 1993 – 2014 was Senior Minister of Central Baptist Church, Chelmsford. He can be contacted at paul@paulbeasleymurray.com.
King Jesus
Strange as it may seem, the trial and crucifixion of Jesus were a kind of coronation ceremony. In the words
Continue readingBlessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
Following Jesus is tough. In Acts we read of the stoning of Stephen (Acts 7.58-60) and the decapitation of James
Continue readingBooks for Today – March 2026
God on the Horizon: A literary journey through Prince Caspian and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (DLT, London 2024.
Continue readingBlessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God
Before I begin to unpack this Beatitude found in Matthew 5.9, notice three things: Firstly, Jesus does not call us
Continue readingBlessed are the pure in heart for they will see God
In his sixth Beatitude, Jesus said “Blessed [or “happy” GNB] are the pure in heart for they will see God”
Continue readingBlessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy
Mercy is one of the great New Testament words. It appears over 150 times and nine times out of ten
Continue readingBlessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they will be filled
How hungry and thirsty have you ever been? We have all been out for a long walk and had no
Continue readingBlessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth
At first sight I don’t find this concept of meekness appealing. For me meekness is about being unmanly, a spineless
Continue readingBlessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted
This week we are looking at the second Beatitude, where Jesus said: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will
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