Done Before Do
I firmly believe that Scriptures and the Gospel instructs those who desire to teach God’s Word must understand that they must always herald “done” before they can encourage “do”. I have seen and heard too many teachers today that are legalistic in their preaching of the commands of Scripture without first heralding the glorious doctrines of Christ’s cross-work so that Christians may rest on what has and is accomplished solely by Christ in order to be able to do what Scripture commands in respect to the sanctification of believers. We are all prone to legalism and therefore the teacher of God’s Word (who will be held more accountable) must be ever vigilant to guard against a proclamation of “do” without first proclaiming the glorious “done”!
Solus Christus!
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Hi,
I came across your blog and I must say I like what I see!
Look forward to dropping in on the odd occasion.
Coram Deo
Hi Matthew,
So glad you dropped by and hope you’ll come back for a visit! May you have a blessed Advent season as we reflect on the glorious truth of the Word becoming flesh!
Soli Deo Gloria!