Lesson 2: Living Out Christlike Perfection Daily (Matthew 5)

Believers cooperate with God's sanctifying work, progressively becoming mature and complete in Christ (Matt 5:48, Gal 5:16, Eph 5:18). The unforgivable sin is a persistent, willful rejection of the Holy Spirit’s testimony, not a single act that forfeits salvation, and true faith transcends ethnic boundaries, as shown by the Canaanite woman's example. Unity is expressed through the corporate wearing of God’s armor and marching together in the spiritual walk (Phil 3).

Scripture References: Matthew 5:1-48, Galatians 5:16-17, John 3:16-18, Mark 3:28-29, Matthew 15:22-28, Matthew 6:9-10

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From Series: "Interpreting Problem Passages in the New Testament (2026)"

Gene Cunningham at the Prescott, Arizona Bible conference, October 30–31, 2026.

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