Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Matthew 5:38-42 How The Violence of God Triumphs Over The Violence of Man 1. The insufficiency of proportionate justice, v. 38 The law did three things... a) takes punishment out of the realm of private vengeance b) gave judges a clear and just formula for punishment c) it forbid vendettas and excessive retribution “...I have killed a man for wounding me...” -Genesis 4:23 Why do we insist on retaliation? a) embarrassment b) justice •...
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Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Matthew 5:38-42 How The Violence of God Triumphs Over The Violence of Man 1. The insufficiency of proportionate justice, v. 38 The law did three things... a) takes punishment out of the realm of private vengeance b) gave judges a clear and just formula for punishment c) it forbid vendettas and excessive retribution “...I have killed a man for wounding me...” -Genesis 4:23 Why do we insist on retaliation? a) embarrassment b) justice •...
A Gospel Informed Understanding of Divorce | Matthew 5:31-32 | Pastor Neil McClendon
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A Gospel Informed Understanding of Divorce | Matthew 5:31-32 | Pastor Neil McClendon
Oct 12, 2025 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor Grand Parkway Baptist Church Matthew 5:31-32 A Gospel Informed Understanding of Divorce Introductory thoughts… 1) read through the right lens 2) let Bible counsel Bible 3) seek to understand the cultural context 4) seek to understand the biblical context Four questions we need to answer today…. 1. Is there ever a biblical grounds for divorce? a) adultery- “sexual immorality” b) abandonment due to spiritual incompati...
Grand Parkway Baptist Church
Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Matthew 5:38-42 How The Violence of God Triumphs Over The Violence of Man 1. The insufficiency of proportionate justice, v. 38 The law did three things... a) takes punishment out of the realm of private vengeance b) gave judges a clear and just formula for punishment c) it forbid vendettas and excessive retribution “...I have killed a man for wounding me...” -Genesis 4:23 Why do we insist on retaliation? a) embarrassment b) justice •...
