Law and Gospel

Before you object that what we need is change - not salvation - let me remind you that our shouts for change are evidence of our need for a savior.

When the old Adam hears a command, he hears a prescription. Like a coach drawing up a play so you can win the game.

The gospel does not proclaim the results of our practical reasoning about things we experience, but the horror of God crucified for our sins and at our hands.

Paul shows that the Law was never intended to save, but that salvation comes only through promise. The Law merely served as an instructor until the coming of the promised Christ.

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