J.K. Affirmations: Those who are best at pursuing the character of God in society are those who are first transformed by Him, then who are trying to live those characteristics out in public space. Do you think it's because the expectations are more realistic? Because if you're liberated in Christ and you know that Christ's gospel is the thing that will ultimately make all things right. You can work in the world with a sense of freedom saying the salvation of this place doesn't depend on me. It depends on Christ. But my role now, free from having to be atlas and bear the burden of the world, I'm free simply to love my neighbor."
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.