Charles Cooper - Three Crowns Plus

Abraham is the biblical portrait of salvation by faith - Genesis 15:6 reports, "and he (Abram) believed the Lord and he (God) counted it to him as righteousness. Is it any wonder that people continued to be confused about how to "get" saved. Believing what the Word of God says is the cure for this problem. We again turn our attention to Paul's commentary on the faith of Abraham.

After 2000 years, the Church remains confused about the relationship between works and salvation. To receive salvation, some believe a person must work to get it. Others believe works are necessary to keep salvation. Still, there are others who believe works are necessary to prove one has salvation. None of these conclusions are correct. Works are directly tied to sanctification, which is a reward...

In this session, we continue our study of the Sermon on the Mount, by looking at our Lord's promise to those who live a life that can be characterized as clean-hearted. The clean-hearted people will have a reward worthy of their devoted service - they will see God. How is this possible given that God is invisible? Listen as I explain.

Matthew 5:7 continues our Lord's emphasis on the "ways" of life that ensure God the Father will commend. I call the Beatitudes the Commendables. These are the types of people God the Father will publicly commend at the Bema Seat Judgment. There is nothing more important than to be found faithful before God. This is another lifestyle that God will find pleasing: merciful.

As Jesus continues to discuss those who can count on God's commendation, we look at those who hunger and thirst for righteousness or justice. There are those who have a deep sense longing for God to be respected and honored in his creation as he should be. Men abuse God's grace, love, and mercy and take his mercy for granted. They use his name in vain. Those who hate this behavior will one day be...

Jesus promises in Matthew 5:5 that God, the Father will reward all of those who decide to live their lives in a way that speaks to meekness at the Bema Seat Judgment. This is a person who does not fight back with those who take advantage of his or her way of life. Gentle, mild, meek are several ways to describe this person. God's reward is worth the effort.

As we continue in our study of the Sermon on the Mount, today we focus on Matthew 5:4. Jesus includes mourners among those who will receive special commendation by God the Father. Disciples who have a longing for the relief that Christ will bring with him when he returns. Those whose sufferings are not removed before death. Those who faithfully follow God's commands while suffering physically, men...

Matthew 5:3 promises those who choose to suffer for the Kingdom of God by giving away the things of this world will receive a reward worthy of their sacrifice. Listen as we talk about "the Poor in Spirit."

Unfortunately, the word "Blessed" misleads most readers of Matthew's sermon on the mount. "Happy," "fortunate," or "blessed," does not convey the sense the Lord Jesus intended. In this life, there is nothing happy, fortunate, or blessed about suffering. Rather, Jesus is looking to the next life when how you lived in this life will really matter.

What the Bible teaches about "rewards" is confusing to a lot of people. Others have oversimplified the matter to the point of nonsense. Yet, it is the most critical doctrine a believer must understand after salvation by grace. Listen as I try to help you understand this critical teaching of the New Testament.

Cooper apologizes for incorrect teaching about "Grace." Sets the record straight. Grace in salvation is not the same as grace in sanctification!

Six times in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus warns his disciples about rewards. Instead of doing deeds to be praised by men which ensures you will have no reward with God, Jesus commands us to live to receive praise from God. Mathew, the gospel of rewards, has a sobering message for us today!

The nature of the people Jesus describes as citizens of his coming Kingdom rule are not your typical everyday run of mill folk. In fact, they are the opposite of what the world describes as successful people. Strive to be the people Christ wants you to be and you will be happy with his commendation, exaltation, and Honoration when his kingdom comes. Otherwise, you may be shocked and very disappoin...

To properly understand the Sermon on the Mount, you must understand what is a disciple and what was the meaning of the term 2000 years ago when Jesus began his ministry.

In this episode we look at the fundamental difference between the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of John. Matthew is concerned about the Gospel of God. John is focused on the Gospel of Christ. Do you understand the difference?

Even if you don't understand, you do want to reign with Christ in his kingdom. However, it is not automatic. You have got to earn it!

The Sermon on the Mount as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew is the best summary of what a person needs to do to participate in the Sovereign Administration of God. If you want reign with Christ in his coming kingdom you must earn it! The Sermon on the Mount tells you how to do it!