0068. 65. Blessed Ones

65. Blessed Ones

The word “blessed” in the following passages means “happy.” The soul of happiness may be summarised as contentment, peace, and joy. The blessed or happy ones are those:

1. “Whose robes are washed in the Blood of the Lamb” (Rev_22:14, R.V.).

2. Whose iniquities are forgiven through God’s grace—Rom_4:7, Rom_4:8.

3. Who obey Christ’s Word to minister to others—Joh_13:17.

4. Who endure temptation by getting the victory—Jas_1:12.

5. Who give of their substance rather than receive—Act_20:35.

6. Who have not seen Christ, and yet believe in Him—Joh_20:29.

7. Who fulfil the conditions embodied in the twelve Blesseds of Christ found in Matthew’s Gospel—Mat_5:3-11; Mat_11:6; Mat_13:16; Mat_24:46,

By: DR. F. E. MARSH