Description
The distinction between the Law and the Gospel is an steadily-lost sight of necessity when comprehending Scripture. Law and Gospel aren’t meant to be balanced or coordinated; relatively, they will have to be rightly distinguished. This distinction isn’t a theoretical abstraction but a functional necessity for preaching and pastoral care lest sinners be left with their very own attempts at righteousness, which can only lead to arrogance or despair.
The Essential Distinction: A Continuing Conversation on Law and Gospel is a choice of 13 exploratory essays that work through the implications of this distinction for preaching, pastoral care, liturgy, mission, and Christian living. They draw readers back into a deep look into the Holy Scriptures in order that Christ Jesus is preached with greater clarity and broken sinners are given the full consolation of the forgiveness of sins.