Christ and the Law

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Christ and the Law Matthew 5:17-18

Introduction:

I. Jesus’ Terms Defined A. The Law B. The Prophets Lesson: The Law and the Prophets stand for the whole Old Testament Scriptures… C. What Jesus means by the word “fulfill…”

Observation: To correct thinking and guide us in the truth Jesus gives us two vitally important principles concerning the Law of God and true righteousness…

II. First Vital Principle—Jesus came to Fulfill the Law and the Prophets… A. The Prophets B. The Law 1. He fulfilled the ceremonial Law 2. He fulfilled the Laws moral requirements a. The burden of the Gospel is that there are none righteous b. Christ fulfilled perfectly every commandment C. The Scribes and Pharisees were sinners of the worst kind

Lesson: Christ fulfilled the Law by His perfect unwavering obedience to it

D. Christ’s Fulfillment of the Law is at the very Heart of the Gospel 1. He did so, not for Himself, but for us—He is the mediator of the New Covenant 2. Especially upon the cross E. Christ’s Fulfillment Does Not Destroy the Law

III. A Second Vital Principle—The Law of God is Permanent A. It is unchanging and absolute B. In the Smallest of Details it remains C. Lesson: This is taught in many passages throughout the New Testament

Application: