Luther on law and gospel

“This distinction [between law and gospel] must be observed all the more when the Law wants to force me to abandon Christ and His Gospel boon.  In that emergency I must abandon the Law and say: Dear Law, if I have not done the works I should have done, do them...

EVERYDAY EVANGELISM

“But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against...

THE LAW & THE GOSPEL

This post originally appeared on White Horse Inn. “The Gospel is the message, the salvation-bringing proclamation concerning Christ that he was sent by God the Father…to procure eternal life. The Law is contained in precepts, it threatens, it burdens, it...

4 “Must Have” Books

Oct 2, 2012 / 4 “Must Have” Books Here are four books I recommend on a regular basis.  They are all books about the high-octane, undomesticated grace of God and each is deeply practical as they deal with addiction, abuse, parenting, assurance, the Christian life, and...

FRESH FAITH IN THE GOSPEL

HELP FOR OUR UNBELIEF There are times old, memorized Bible promises just don’t help me trust Jesus. I recite them in the face of temptation, but nothing. No power, no belief, no victory. Is this because Jesus isn’t trustworthy? After all, “For all the promises of God...