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The Sermon on the Mount

A Verse-by-Verse Look at the Greatest Teachings of Jesus
by R.T. Kendall
The Sermon on the Mount: A Verse-by-Verse Look at the Greatest Teachings of Jesus. Chosen. 2011. c.368p. index. ISBN 9780800794729. pap. $19.99. REL
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Prolific author Kendall (former senior minister, Westminster Chapel, London; Total Forgiveness) is well known to both charismatics and evangelicals. Combining a literalist viewpoint of scripture with an emphasis on the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Kendall weaves together an interpretation of Jesus's Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7) that fuses the evangelical and charismatic perspectives. Kendall's evangelical views accentuate the importance of scripture as interpreted by the doctrinal traditions of Luther and Calvin, and yet his charismatic approach emphasizes the inspirational power of the Holy Spirit as displayed through signs and wonders as described in the book of Acts. Kendall examines the sermon through the lens of Paul's epistles (Galatians and Romans) and concludes that the sermon is in fact Jesus's own doctrine of the Holy Spirit.
VERDICT This extensive and comprehensive look at the sermon is neither a quick nor an easy read, but for charismatic and evangelical pastors, seminarians, and lay readers who appreciate Kendall's sermons, the rewards are well worth the effort.
Reviewed by Brian Greene, Northeastern Univ. Libs., Boston , Oct 15, 2011
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