Understanding Christian Perfection Through Matthew 5:43-48
Explore the concept of Christian perfection as outlined in Matthew 5:43-48, delving into the call to love enemies, the definition of perfection, and God's desire for believers to strive for maturity and completeness in faith and service.
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Matthew 5:43-48 You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet your brethren only, what do you do more than others? Do not even the tax collectors do so? Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect (NKJV).
Christian Perfection I. What is Perfection? A. Is it sinlessness? (Ecclesiastes 7:20). B. Sinlessness after coming to Christ? (1 John 2:1). C. Perfection defined. 1. In Context (Matt. 5:43-48) Fuller, more complete behavior. Teleio to carry through completely, to accomplish, finish. 2. Jesus Suffering (Heb. 2:10). 3. Of the Resurrection (Luke 13:31-33).
Christian Perfection II. Perfection Is A. Maturity (Heb. 6:1-2, NASB). B. Completeness (Phil. 3:12-15). C. Faithfulness (Col. 3:12-14; Rev. 3:1-3, pl ro to make full, to fill up ).
Christian Perfection III. God s desire for believers. A. Perfection is the purpose of preaching (Col. 1:24-28). B. Perfection is the purpose of God s servants (Eph. 4:11-15). May we strive to be mature, complete, and fulfill our service to God in all things.
