Is there a difference between a covenant and a contract? Many Christians think there is. In modern parlance there is difference: the word 'covenant' suggests an emotional relationship, whereas the word 'contract' connotes a non-emotional relationship which is entered into solely for material or financial benefits. For us, contracts are legal documents that are drawn up in precise language to carefully… Continue reading Covenant and contract — are they different things?
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Putting off and putting on — change as it respectively applies to abusers and victims
The Law should be pronounced to 'secure' sinners. The Gospel should be pronounced to 'crushed' sinners. (Paraphrase) — C.F.W. Walther, Lutheran theologian. (lecture series, lecture #3) If only that wise principle was understood and practiced by more Christians today! Instead what commonly happens today is that the Law is pronounced to 'crushed' sinners such as… Continue reading Putting off and putting on — change as it respectively applies to abusers and victims
