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At stake is not whether certain theologians and preachers affirm the third use of the law, but what use is made of the law in preaching and teaching, and whether it is presented in all of its aspects: not only … Continue reading →

From the pen of Mark Jones in his new book Antinomianism: Reformed Theology’s Unwelcome Guest?: Perhaps the defining issue between the orthodox and the antinomians was not whether the moral law plays a role in justification coram Deo, but whether … Continue reading →

From the pen of Pascal Denault: Why, then, was the law given at all? It was added because of transgressions until the Seed to whom the promise referred had come. The law was given through angels and entrusted to a … Continue reading →

From the pen of Pascal Denault: What I mean is this: The law, introduced 430 years later, does not set aside the covenant previously established by God and thus do away with the promise. For if the inheritance depends on the … Continue reading →

Gardiner Spring warns: Are there no misgivings, in view of the judgment, in the bosom of a negligent minister of the Gospel? Can he look forward to it with peace, with hope, with joy, with triumph in that Saviour (sic) … Continue reading →

From the pen of John D. Reuther Antinomianism in all its varied forms strikes at the heart and nerve center of Christian ethics when it downgrades the Decalogue, which is the clearest standard of ethical righteousness that we possess in … Continue reading →

Before I quote Jeremy Walker I wish to thank the brothers over at The Confessing Baptist for drawing my attention to this much welcomed book. Also I need to note that Jeremy does not “broad-brush” the whole movement. He clearly … Continue reading →

As it was then, so also it will be today: the companionship of Jesus is indeed a gracious thing for burdened souls; but it is a terrible thing for those who have any trust in a righteousness of their own. … Continue reading →

As it was then, so also it will be today: the companionship of Jesus is indeed a gracious thing for burdened souls; but it is a terrible thing for those who have any trust in a righteousness of their own. … Continue reading →

Simon Peter, a bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of … Continue reading →