Is the gospel part of the law?
Cory Griess examines the relationship between the gospel and the law by clarifying how Scripture uses both terms in broad and narrow senses. The article, drawing on Calvin and Galatians 3:12-13, argues that the law in its narrow sense demands obedience for life while the gospel announces redemption from the curse of the law through Christ's work. This exegetical treatment helps Reformed believers understand the proper distinction and relationship between law and gospel in biblical theology.
In my previous article (May 15, 2018), I asked and gave what I believe is the biblical and confessional answer to the question, "Is the law part of the gospel?" We saw that there are two ways the Bible uses the word "gospel," and that the answer to the above question depends on understanding what way we use the word "gospel." In this article I ask, "Is the gospel part of the law?" The answer to this question depends in large part on what one means by "law." Just as there is a broad use and a...
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