Saving faith leads to sanctified faithfulness, and this is the patten of all who are members of the household of faith. These two aspects — saving faith and sanctified faithfulness — ought not be combined as many do in certain religious communities. One is not gradually converted by faithfulness. The declaration of righteousness given by God is not slowly infused. … More Faith and Faithfulness
There are many times when God forgives men of their sins against one another, but he chooses not to free them from the consequences of their sins. In the fifth chapter of Numbers, God requires sinners to pay remuneration to those whom they have offended: And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to the people … More Freedom from Condemnation Does Not Imply Freedom from Consequences
When we properly understand the requirements of God, we find ourselves in dire straits. God’s Law is exhaustive and inflexible. It prescribes not only the actions required of God, but also the mandated attitudes. The Law tells us that which we are never to do; it also prescribes that which we ought always to do. … More When the Law is Good News
Unfathomable Grace 