October 15, 2023

The King Explains Kingdom Righteousness, Part I

Speaker: Brandon Phillips Series: Matthew: The King and His Glory Category: The Righteousness of God Scripture: Matthew 5:17–20

Outline

In Matthew 5:17-20, King Jesus reveals two shocking truths about Kingdom Righteousness. You must recognize that Kingdom righteousness:

Completely Concurs with Old Testament righteousness (Matt 5:17-18)

  • Jesus did not come to abolish the OT‌ (Matt 5:17)
  • Jesus came to fulfill the OT (Matt 5:17)
  • Jesus contended for the permanence of God’s Holy Law (Matt 5:18)

[Next Week] Comprehensively Challenges Pharisaical righteousness (Matt 5:19-20)

Songs

  • And Can It Be
  • Christ the True and Better Adam
  • All Sufficient Merit
  • Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery
  • Not In Me

Resources