Unfaithfulness

This week Art Birch speaks about Unfaithfulness (Matthew 5:27-30). He challenges us that lust is adultery in the heart, requiring truly righteous people to take radical action, find freedom through repentance and connection.

It’s easy to think we are living righteously just by avoiding major sins, but Jesus calls us to a much deeper standard of radical reconciliation. We explore how Christ not only reveals the true heart of God's law, but empowers us to live it out.

One of the questions for readers of the Bible is the relationship of the OT and its laws to the NT and the teachings of Christ. Jesus brings great hope and clarity to those who struggle to see how they could ever measure up.

The Christian life changes the world. Jesus says as much by using two memorable metaphors for the effect a Christian has on the world: salt and light. The effect of a life lived for Christ, then, is pervasive and powerful.

Persecution of Christians in the world is not new—in fact, Jesus said it’s to be expected. Surprisingly, Jesus also says there is great reward and joy for those who persevere.