Michael Belch preaches from Matthew 5:1-12.
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What Does The Bible Say About Divorce? Part 2
Part 2 of a comprehensive biblical teaching on the subject of divorce and remarriage.
Fulfilling All Righteousness: The Active Obedience Of Christ
Jesus did not merely maintain a state of innocence, avoiding all sin. Instead, Christ achieved a life of perfect obedience, fulfilling all righteousness.
What Does The Bible Say About Divorce? – Part 1
1 Corinthians 7:10-15 1 Corinthians 7:2-5 Matthew 19:3-9 Matthew 5:31-32 Romans 7:1-3 Right Response Staff
*This is Part 1 of a multi-part series on the subject of divorce. In light of this, there may be certain arguments that appear incomplete. These will be fully fleshed out in the following sermons. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Truth Will Always Cause Division
“Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword…” Matthew 10:34 Jesus, heralded by angels as bringing peace (Luke 2:14), now claims he brings a sword. This is not a contradiction, but a clarification: Peace with God comes through Christ, but this often brings division with …
A Righteousness That Exceeds That Of The Pharisees
Jesus is not merely addressing the need for a superior “positional” righteousness (justification). He is also speaking to the need for a superior “progressive” righteousness (sanctification). In other words, Jesus is not saying, “The Pharisees have a meticulous outward righteousness, but inwardly, their hearts remain corrupted. Therefore, you merely need to receive the superior inward righteousness of Christ by faith.” …