The Law and The Gospel

This is a strong, expository sermon on Matthew 5:17-48. The pastor correctly uses the Law in its second use: to reveal the unattainable standard of God's holiness and thereby demonstrate our desperate need for a Savior. The Christological connection is robust, presenting Jesus as the fulfillment of the Law who provides His righteousness to believers. The soteriology is soundly monergistic. The application to 'kill sin' is a necessary call to radical sanctification, grounded in the finished work of Christ. A minor area for homiletical refinement is the practice of interjecting commentary mid-verse while reading Scripture, which can be improved to further elevate the authority of the text.