The central theological issue that arises from a study of Matthew 5:17-20 is "what is the relationship of the Old Covenant law of Moses to the New Covenant Christian who lives under the law of Christ?" This text is THE foundation passage from whence Jesus declares His covenantal fulfillment of the Old Covenant law of Moses. In so doing He affirms the Absolute and unchanging standard of ethical righteousness for entrance into the Kingdom of Heaven...