A Right View of the Law | Matthew 5:17-20 | Pastor Neil McClendon

Sep 21, 2025  GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchDo you think living by the Ten Commandments is enough to be right with God? What about the other 603 laws in the Old Testament? In this powerful message, Pastor Neil McClendon unpacks Jesus's statement that He came not to abolish the law, but to fulfill it. The sermon reveals how a "rules-based" relationship with God will always leave us condemned, and how true righteousness comes only through Jesus ChristThis message will help you understand:  • Think Properly (v. 17)  • Understand Deeply (v. 18)  • Teach Rightly (v. 19)  • Hear Clearly (v. 20)To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here 👉  https://www.grandparkway.org/give A Right View of the LawMatthew 5:17-201. Think properly, v. 17 Thinking about the law...a) the law cannot change your heartb) God never intended for the law to be a perfect or permanent basis for our relationship with Him. c) Jesus fulfills the demands of the law on the Cross   • Colossians 2:13-15d) Jesus’ fulfillment of the Law makes salvation possible for humanitye) Jesus’ fulfillment of the law provides a different motivation for obedience2. Understand deeply, v. 183. Teach rightly, v. 19  • Galatians 3:23-264. Hear clearly, v. 20Signs of self-righteousness...1) Do not take feedback or criticism well2) Outward focussed3) Competitive4) A comparative mindset5) A lack of community orientation6) You are not to be embarrassed  • Philippians 3:1-12Mental worship… 1. Are there areas where you are still striving or working to achieve something that Jesus has already accomplished for you? 2. Do you ever relax some of the things the Bible clearly teaches? If so, for who? 3. What consistently motivates you to obey God? 4. How often do you reference the law when talking to people about God? 5. Do you understand what it means to be self-righteous versus trusting in Jesus’ righteousness? Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube