Understanding Uses of Law and New Commandment in Christian Theology

The chapter dissects the three fundamental uses of the law in traditional Protestant theology - pedagogical, civil, and normative - which reveal sin, guide societal governance, and provide moral direction to believers. It emphasizes the concept of a 'new commandment' through Christ, reshaping believers' relationship with the law. The discussion also explores the tension between the 'already' and 'not yet' aspects of the Christian faith, highlighting believers' hope in Christ's work and the distinction between types and anti-types in Scripture.