Grace to You: Radio Podcast Love Your Enemies, Part 1 A
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Feb 2, 2026 
John MacArthur, veteran Bible teacher and pastor known for expository preaching and founding Grace to You. He frames Matthew 5 as Christian ethics' summit. He contrasts Jesus’ higher kingdom standards with Pharisaic religion. He explains why divine power is needed to love enemies and unpacks Matthew 5:43–48 and the radical call to love neighbors as oneself.
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Love Your Enemies As The Highest Ethic
- Loving enemies is the highest expression of Christian love and sums up the law.
- John MacArthur says loving enemies is the sunum bonum of kingdom living.
Kingdom Standards Exceed Human Ethics
- Jesus calls believers to a higher, unique standard distinct from worldly or religious norms.
- MacArthur stresses kingdom character requires divine power to meet that standard.
Rely On Divine Power To Love
- Recognize that you cannot live Jesus' love standard in your own strength.
- Rely on coming to Christ for the divine power necessary to love enemies, MacArthur urges.
