The work of Christ, beginning to end
How can I become “right” with God?How can I become “right” with God? –Content of the gospel – 1:3-4 –Response to the gospel – 2:16 –Result: Justification –Argument: Personal (1-2)Personal (1-2) Doctrinal (3-4)Doctrinal (3-4) Practical (5-6)Practical (5-6) The work of Christ, beginning to end
How can I become “right” with God?How can I become “right” with God? –Doctrinal errors: Legalism. Earning “rightness” with GodLegalism. Earning “rightness” with God License. Taking “rightness” with God for grantedLicense. Taking “rightness” with God for granted The work of Christ, beginning to end
How can I become “right” with God?How can I become “right” with God? How can I grow in “rightness” with God?How can I grow in “rightness” with God? –Legalism, flesh –Promise, Spirit, love –How does grace/law work in parenting? The work of Christ, beginning to end
Law and grace in parenting Age Maturity Goal: Independent Dependence Law Freedom x y
Law and grace in parenting Age Maturity Goal: Independent Dependence Law Freedom
Law and grace in parenting Age Maturity Goal: Independent Dependence Law Freedom
Law and grace in parenting Age Maturity Goal: Independent Dependence Law Freedom
Application Who do you represent?Who do you represent?