A Cordial Response to the Law/Gospel Debate

A Cordial Response to the Law/Gospel Debate

Affirming both the Law-Gospel distinction and all three uses of the law, Borgman makes the case for a richer approach centered on union with Christ—one that preserves justification by faith alone while giving full place to sanctification, obedience, and the gospel-grounded imperatives of the Christian life.

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Sacrifices & Worship: Lessons from Leviticus 1–7

Sacrifices & Worship: Lessons from Leviticus 1–7

This article demonstrates that the sacrifices prescribed in Leviticus 1–7 continue to speak to Christians today about the essence of worship, the preparation for worship, and the foundation for worship. These lessons have important ramifications for how we should worship in our churches today.

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"Redeeming the Time": What Does Paul Mean?

"Redeeming the Time": What Does Paul Mean?

This brief study challenges the common “time management” reading and uncovers Paul’s compelling call for every believer—not just apostles—to seize Spirit-given opportunities to speak Christ clearly to a watching world.

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How Union with Christ Affects Ecclesiology

How Union with Christ Affects Ecclesiology

Often, discussions regarding these blessings focus on justification and sanctification. While we must highlight these dual benefits that stem from union with Christ, we dare not miss another important one: the blessing of being in the Church, the body of Christ. The reality of this blessing has many practical ramifications for how we view ecclesiology.

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Law & Gospel: The Narrow Focus

Law & Gospel: The Narrow Focus

Do the biblical writers ever contrast law with gospel? The answer is “Yes.” In fact, such a contrast is vital to our understanding of justification and to living the Christian life.

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