Maitian Christianity begins with a triumphant indicative. Liberalism appeals to human will, while Christianity announces first a gracious act of God. Tim Chester in his book, You Can Change, this is on page 49, I love this quote: "Telling a slave to be free is an invitation to enjoy his new freedom and privileges"
Proponents of the law-gospel distinction have often emphasized the need for them to appear in the right order. But how important is that order? In this episode of White Horse Inn, hosts Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Bob Hiller, and Walter Strickland discuss what’s at stake if the law and gospel are out of order or confused.