Law and Grace

Posted on September 27th, 2007 by fatherneo.
Categories: Uncategorized.

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I’ve often wondered why many Christians, when looking at the biblical issue of ‘Law versus Grace’ assume that Law is ‘tough’ and Grace is ‘easy.’  That does not seem to be the case. Secularism says ‘loan with interest.’  The Law says, ‘loan to the poor without any interest,’ and Jesus says, ‘give to anyone who asks, expecting nothing in return.’

Secularism says, ‘take whomever you want, so long as it is consentual.’  The Law says, ‘You shall not commit adultery,’ Jesus says, ‘If you look at a woman with lust in your heart, you have already committed adultery with her.’

The purpose of the law is to keep is from being inhumane with one another.  It is a corrective to our selfishness.  Grace, or I prefer the term that NT Wright uses, the ‘Torah of the Messiah,’ surpasses the righteousness of the scribes and the Pharisees.  It is Spirit-driven, God infused and truly what God intends for us, body and soul, heart and will.

3 comments.

  1. Constantine

    Comment on September 30th, 2007.

    Hey Bro,

    I trust all is well.

    You’ve been reading Sproul, haven’t you? :)


  2. fatherneo

    Comment on September 30th, 2007.

    Sproul would never go for the NT Wright stuff. Not enough irresistible grace…


  3. Constantine

    Comment on October 3rd, 2007.

    Bro,
    You know my thoughts on the good and Right Rev. N.T. Wright (Bishop now, no less, right?). He’s largely right! A true theological genius, no doubt about it! His similar Anglican compatriot, Father John Polkinghorne, is the same in my humble estimation—a man for our times and a needed voice in the Church universal. The conservatives don’t like him, but that is their loss.

    And, of course, you’re right–Sproul, another genius no doubt, would not adhere. Gotta have that old time ‘irresistible grace.’ I may actually agree with him on this point–in the long run that is. :)


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