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What the Law Could Not Do, God Did
The grim cycle of guilt and condemnation goes on and on. Only Jesus can deliver sinners from its verdict -- by dying in their place.
First Fruits of the Father
Ed Brown
Is the Law Sin?
Christ has silenced the accusations of the Law, but it's still got something to say.
Who is Paul's 'Alter Ego" in Romans 7?
What sounds like a believer's cry of distress is really an unbeliever groaning under the law -- in bondage to sin and death.
Accusation, Vindication, Consecration
The Newness and Nowness of Christian Living
The cross marks a sharp break with the old. But learning how to be new takes a lifetime -- and lots of band-aids!
Death Do Us Part
The cross marks a legal break with the old. We've been set free to belong to someone new -- Christ, our heavenly groom!
The Son of Man in the Psalms
Our Exalted Christ
Easter marks a new phase in Christ's messianic ministry. True disciples know that their union with Jesus joins them to his resurrection victory -- today!
"The Death of Adam in the Death of Christ"
King of Righteousness
Only the righteous can enter the kingdom of God. On Palm Sunday, Jesus our new Melchizedek offers it to sinners like bread and wine -- in himself.
One for the Road
The Christian life is marked by faith & obedience. True disciples know that strength for the journey comes from the indwelling Christ.
The Road Less Traveled
Following Christ with our whole selves is hard. But true disciples know the apostolic "form" is a sure guide for the journey ahead.
Slavery & Sanctification
On the cross Christ overthrew the reign of sin. True disciples know that in him, they are free to serve God with their whole selves.
Christ Lives to God
The life God wants from us is the life Christ lives for us -- and it started on Easter!
Christ Died to Sin
Our union with Christ joins us to the victory he won on the cross. True disciples are "new" disciples in him.
A Man Like No Other
Adam may be a 'type' of Jesus, but the two are not alike in every way. True disciples know that God's grace in Christ abounds in scope, scale, and its heavenly goal.
The Way Things Are
Adam's fall means sin and death for all those in him. But true disciples know that Jesus has come to win them back.
Christ Our Mediator
Christ 'stands in the gap' between God and sinners. But true disciples know that Jesus doesn't just negotiate our peace -- he accomplishes it on the cross.
Our Living Hope
Jesus' death demonstrates God's love. But true disciples find even more assurance in the present ministry of our risen Savior.
Finding Assurance in the Cross
Hope can go wobbly from time to time. But true disciples are strengthened in God's steadfast love -- demonstrated on the cross, where Christ died for sinners.
Exulting in Tribulation
The fallen world is full of trouble. But true disciples rejoice, knowing that it can prepare them for glory.
Suffering Servants
Paul 'exults' in earthly tribulation because he, like all true disciples, knows that it increases hope in the glory of God.
The Fruit of Justification
The link between justification and glory is secure. True disciples find hope for the future in Christ's saving work.