Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson Positive and Negative Steps in the Christian Walk
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Oct 2, 2025 Exploring the dual aspects of a Christian walk, the discussion highlights the importance of pursuing Christlike traits while rejecting sin. Sinclair delves into the New Testament's use of verbal moods to illustrate spiritual life. He emphasizes the need for balance between positive growth and avoidance of wrongdoing, warning against the temptation to focus solely on one aspect. The analysis of Colossians 3 serves as a practical guide for understanding these dynamics in living out the gospel.
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Gospel As Grammar
- The New Testament frames the gospel with grammatical metaphors like moods and tenses to clarify Christian identity and duty.
- Understanding indicatives and imperatives helps connect who we are in Christ with how we should live.
Walking Includes Both Do And Don't
- Paul repeatedly describes the Christian life as a walk that includes both positive actions and refraining from sin.
- Walking in love or wisdom entails both doing good and avoiding behaviors like sexual immorality or drunkenness.
Tendency Toward Spiritual Imbalance
- Christians naturally favor either positive growth or confronting sin, and no one is perfectly balanced yet.
- We must discern our personal tendency to overemphasize one side to restore spiritual balance.