Christmas at The Austin Stone (2018): Jesus Came To Fulfill The Law

Summary

This sermon, drawing from Matthew 5:17-20 in Jesus's Sermon on the Mount, addresses the question of how God's law relates to His kingdom and salvation. Jesus clarifies that He came not to abolish the law but to fulfill it, emphasizing its enduring and perfect nature. The practical takeaway is that believers must strive for a righteousness that surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, understanding that God's word is permanent and requires obedience, not just passive grace.