Just and Sinner Podcast Active Righteousness
Apr 10, 2015
Explore the concept of active righteousness and its importance in Christian living. Discover how good works and service relate to the Gospel and the significance of serving both physical and spiritual needs. The discussion highlights the role of vocation in ordinary life, emphasizing love as a guiding principle. Learn about balancing action with proclamation and how Christians can be instruments of God in the world. The lecture also touches on the imperfect nature of active righteousness and the ongoing need for grace and discernment.
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Two Realms: Coram Deo vs Coram Mundo
- Distinguish passive righteousness (Coram Deo) from active righteousness (Coram Mundo) to avoid confusing grace and works.
- This distinction lets you preach forgiveness while still calling people to genuine service for neighbors.
Preach Gospel And Practical Obedience
- Preach both the gospel and practical obedience by teaching congregations to be ready for every good work.
- Emphasize that good works flow from being 'created in Christ Jesus for good works' not as a way to earn salvation.
Dual Function Of God's Law
- The law functions differently coram Deo and coram Mundo: condemning us before God and guiding us toward loving action before neighbors.
- See the law as God's will and instruction manual, not merely a negative mirror of sin.
