Obedience to the call of the gospel (1)
Andrew Lanning critiques a Standard Bearer editorial that conflates obedience with salvation, arguing that such teaching implies salvation by works rather than by faith alone and God's sovereign grace. The article defends the Reformed distinction between obedience as necessary for the believer and obedience as necessary unto salvation, appealing to the Canons of Dort and Reformed orthodoxy.
Dear Editors, I write regarding the editorial in the October 1, 2018 SB entitled "What must I do…?" The main doctrine that the editorial intends to teach is that obedience is necessary and possible for the child of God. With this doctrine, I am in full agreement. However, I take issue with the editorial for going beyond the truth that obedience is necessary for the child of God, and teaching instead that obedience is necessary for the child of God unto salvation. By doing so, the editorial...
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