A technique for survivors of abuse is to say positive things to yourself in the mirror, but relying solely on oneself can be cruel. Active obedience is powerful because we are called better by the Bible, and in Christ, we are declared pure, perfect, righteous, and holy.
Most Christians know about the forgiveness of sins, but not the doctrine of active obedience. But how do we become righteous if not through imputation? In this episode of White Horse Inn, hosts Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Bob Hiller, and Walter Strickland explain what is meant by the active obedience of Christ and why there’s no hope without it.