Pastor Jim Cymbala: The Calling 022 - Law and Grace
Mar 11, 2022
A pastor explores the difference between the old covenant of law and the new covenant of grace. He contrasts commands that expose sin with the gift of faith that receives salvation. Historical theology and Luther’s law-versus-gospel insight come up. Practical preaching advice covers using the law to convict and immediately offering the gospel to avoid legalism and shallow conversions.
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Two Distinct Covenants
- The Old Covenant (law) and the New Covenant (grace) are fundamentally different in purpose and atmosphere.
- Jim Cymbala emphasizes that law reveals commands while grace reveals what God is doing through Jesus.
Law Reveals; Grace Empowers
- The law tells us what to do but gives no power to do it, while the covenant of grace shows God's action and provides help.
- Cymbala argues legal commands without divine enablement leave people condemned, not saved.
Only Follow OT Rules Confirmed By The NT
- Apply Old Testament commands and promises only when Jesus or the New Testament affirms them.
- Avoid importing Old Testament requirements into New Covenant life without apostolic support.