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BookMark said:
Very interesting posts Ian. What I dont understand is why some would be "desiring to be teachers of the law" (1 Tim 1:7)when it is crystal clear ,to me at least, that Christians live by Faith. Your posts expound the tenor of Gadsbys "letter" IMHO - which is a great help to me. It seems that to mix law with gospel is to mix oil with water ,which only serves to polute them both.
On reading the WCF chapter 19 ,sections 1 and 2 for the umpteenth time, I am starting to see where folk are confused by the subject. It sure does confuse me as I cannot marry it to scripture as yet.

Thanks Mark. Yes, Christians do live by faith, not by the law. Unfortunately it is natural to all men to want to 'know what to do'. It seems much easier to just have a written list of commandments which are followed in all circumstances, than to walk by faith, looking unto Christ and seeking God's guidance on a daily basis, in a real, living, way. This is why many turn to the law as a rule of life, and try to teach others so. But the Gospel is otherwise - it is about faith, and the New Testament is very clear on the distinction between law and gospel and the believer's lawful deliverance from the law by the death of Christ. The law has had its penalty paid in full and we owe no more debt to it - we are dead to it. We are risen in Christ, and walk in the Spirit, by faith. A new and living way.

Oh the wonders of God's grace!