8. Goodness

Many assume that good people go to heaven – but how good is good enough? Jesus answers that question in Matthew 5:48, “You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” In Matthew 5 Jesus gives six examples of Old Testament commands that he updates to show that our heart motivation matters: anger, lust, divorce, oaths, revenge relationships. To be good is to be righteous – perfect. Come celebrate the gospel truth that we have been declared righteous in Christ (justification), we are becoming righteous in Him (sanctification) and for eternity we will be perfect forever (glorification)!

Read the message here: Goodness Matt 5B

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