The Smalcald Articles – part 79
It is no accident that the gospels follow directly after the Old Testament. The offer of God’s grace must always follow on the teaching of the law.
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read moreIt is no accident that the gospels follow directly after the Old Testament. The offer of God’s grace must always follow on the teaching of the law.
No one is exempt; all are born in sin and captivated by it, until they have faith. Even then, the forgiveness of God is necessary, for saints are still sinners. But here is the ...
God uses his law to demolish the false righteousness of so-called saints and sinners too. He uses his Word to awaken us from the death of spiritual sleep. The effect is not ...
The law’s job is to reveal sin and the wrath of God, and to convict the world of its unrighteousness and the judgment to come. That office is not closed.
The law is always there to terrify consciences. The terror is so complete and overpowering that we have nowhere to turn, not even to ourselves.
Justification always comes through faith in God’s gracious promises in Christ. Being right with God is never a result of one’s devotion to God. The opposite is the case on ...