An Examination of the Beatitudes and Jesus’s
Counterintuitive Promises:In our sinful world, we often struggle
with anxiety, loneliness, and heartache. Everywhere we look, we see
broken families and divided communities. How can we truly cultivate
God’s kingdom “on earth as it is in heaven” in such a broken
place? In the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:2–12), Jesus urges us to set
ourselves apart from the world, living in a counterculture with a new
identity rooted in him. The Upside Down Kingdom examines this
counterintuitive wisdom and explores its relevance for today. Drawing on
insights from the biblical story of redemption, church fathers,
Reformation scholars throughout history, and contemporary life, this
book equips and encourages readers to get their spiritual bearings in an
upside-down world. Author Chris Castaldo ultimately points readers to
the kingdom of Christ—not as a set of rules, but as a means of bringing
peace and blessing here and now.