*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.
Men Sin, But Devils Tempt | The 7th Commandment
“We have here an exposition of the seventh commandment, given us by the same hand that made the law, and therefore was fittest to be the interpreter of it… The command is here laid down ‘Thou shalt not commit adultery;’ which includes a prohibition of all other acts of uncleanness, and the desire of them: but the Pharisees, in their …
The Pharisees Were Antinomian, Not Legalistic
If anything, the religious rulers of Jesus’ day were Antinomians, not Legalists. They did not “stretch” the Law of God, they “shrunk” it.
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.” …
So The Rest May Stand In Fear
If a man should lose his saltiness, he is only good to be thrown out and trampled by men. Yet, even this has its divinely gracious purpose. When the roads and walkways are slick from snow and ice, we may throw out salt so that pedestrians do not trip and fall.
Citizens of Christ’s Kingdom
Michael Belch preaches from Matthew 5:1-12.
Jesus Chooses Blue-Collar Men
“[The first disciples Jesus chose] were men that were accustomed to hardships and hazards; the fisher’s trade, more than any other, is laborious and perilous; fishermen must be often wet and cold; they must watch, and wait, and toil, and be often in perils by waters. Note, those who have learned to bear hardships, and run hazards, are best prepared …
The Temptations Of Christ | Part 2
Immediately after his baptism, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. This was to demonstrate that Christ is the True Israel of God (Israel wandered faithlessly in the wilderness for 40 years with constant provision/Jesus wandered faithfully in the wilderness for 40 days without any provision).
Temptations Of Christ | Part 1
Immediately after his baptism, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. This was to demonstrate that Christ is the True Israel of God (Israel wandered faithlessly in the wilderness for 40 years with constant provision/Jesus wandered faithfully in the wilderness for 40 days without any provision).
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.