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1 | Theme and Emphasis of Matt 5-7 | Matthew | prayon | 38457 | ||
Greetings, The Sermon on the Mount, that was preached to the disciples, reveals the standard of righteousness that Christ requires of all who belong to Him. It first elaborates on His new commandment to love one another. This eye opener of the true life of holiness also creates in the honest heart an awareness of coming short of the glory of God. In addition, in creates a strong desire to be righteous inside as well as on the outside. Since it is impossible to be completely righteous on the inside it drives us to Jesus where he alone can cause the "righteous requirements of the law" to be fulfilled in our lives. There is a definite relation between the Sermon on the Mount and the Ten Commandments. The Sermon on the Mount, like the Ten Commandments, is our teacher to help us recognize our need of the supernatural help of Christ. Even though the requirement of inward as well as outward righteousness is revealed throughout the OT the majority of Isrealites chose to perceive God's law as requiring only outward actions and outward ceremonies. Jesus in the sermon traces the outward act to its source and motive in the heart. prayon | ||||||
2 | How do we attain righteousness? | Matthew | Dave R. | 38480 | ||
Good post. Great thoughts. How does Jesus cause the "righteous requirements of the law" to be fulfilled in our lives? How do we attain the standard of righteousness that Christ requires? |
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3 | How do we attain righteousness? | Matthew | greeneyedtweety | 38484 | ||
Romans 4 talks extensively about righteousness as a result of faith and obedience. Romans 5:17 specifically says it is a gift from God. And Matthew 5:6 and 6:33 tell us that it is something we should seek earnestly for, and that if we do, God will fill us with his righteousness. I believe it comes as a result of accepting Christ as Saviour and Lord and asking His Holy Spirit to transform us continually so we become more and more like Christ. It is not a something we can earn by being good. It is God's work in us that comes through our faith and obedience. | ||||||
4 | How do we attain righteousness? | Matthew | greeneyedtweety | 38485 | ||
Note: Jesus fulfilled every requirement of the law. Because he paid for our sins, we are no longer under the law. Remember that righteousness is not a requirement for salvation, it is a result of salvation through faith in Christ. | ||||||
5 | How do we attain righteousness? | Matthew | dasev | 38494 | ||
dear g.e.t., not sure of what you mean here. our own "righteousness", or filthy rags, will never save us, but Christ's righteousness that He has in Himself is essential to our salvation. we must be justified and have His righteousness imputed to us by Grace, and receiving these gifts by our faith in Him go on to have the fruits of righteousness: fruit unto holiness re: Romans 6:22. he that endures to the end shall be saved Matthew 10:22 wot say ye? dasev | ||||||