Three "Kinds" of Sin 1. Transgression/rebellion--We are in

war against God 2. Iniquity-- “Looking for love in all the

wrong places” 3. "Missing the mark”--Our lives are off-

target

Sin Destroys God's Design for Humanity Sin Destroys Our Relationship with God

The Fall The sin against the Holy Spirit

Sin Destroys God's Design for Humanity Sin Destroys Our Relationship with

Ourselves Sins of omission and commission Occasional and habitual sins

Sin Destroys God's Design for Humanity Sin Destroys Our Relationship with

Others Communal and institutionalized sins

Prejudice

Divorce

Sin Destroys Our Relationship with the World Pangs of childbirth and disease Environmental evidence

Sin and Death

Temporal forms of death Eternal death

The Law as the way back home The grace of God’s law God’s gifts of his commandments

The Three Uses of the Law First Use: The Law as Rule Second Use: The Law as Mirror

Two Deceptions: I can keep the Law

I am driven into despair and hopelessness even after I've been forgiven

The Three Uses of the Law Third Use: The Law as Guide

The Controversy

Four Points 1) We must reject antinomianism

2) The Law gives us principles; it does not tell us how to act in specifics

The Three Uses of the Law Third Use: The Law as Guide

Four Points 3) Love is the key to the third use of the law

4) Even in 3rd use, 2nd use is still there

Christ’s Biblical Names And Titles Jesus—His Name. Means "The Lord

Saves" Christ—His Title. Means "The Anointed

One"

States of Humiliation and Exaltation conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried.

States of Humiliation and Exaltation He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the

dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father

Almighty. From thence he will come to judge the

living and the dead.

Communication of Attributes Principle of properties

Christ has a divine nature and a human nature in one Person. The attributes may only belong to one nature but are always ascribed to one Person.

Communication of Attributes Principle of majesty

The divine nature has given its attributes to the human nature.

Communication of Attributes Principle of actions of office

The key word here is "actions." Whenever Jesus did anything, his human nature did what it was supposed to do and his divine nature did what it was supposed to do, and they did it together.

Christ’s Mission of Reconciliation As Revealer (Prophet) Luke 4:16-21 As Substitute (Priest) Hebrews 10:5-14 As Victor (King) Matthew 28:18-20

Christ’s Mission of Reconciliation As Victor (King) Matthew 28:18-20

Kingdom of Power "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me."

Kingdom of Grace "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing…teaching"

Kingdom of Glory "I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

The AT-ONE-MENT Jesus Christ Achieved Christus Victor

Preface for Lent: “On the tree of the cross, you gave salvation to all people, that whence death arose, thence life also might rise again and that he who by a tree once overcame likewise by a tree might be over come.”

At the cross, Jesus was crucified… But Satan got nailed!

The AT-ONE-MENT Jesus Christ Achieved Vicarious Satisfaction Joyous Exchange

Justification Christ alone

Sola Gratia Sola fide Sola Scriptura

Justification Forensic Act of re-creation

Justification Election

We were chosen by God through grace Why some, not others? We do not know.

Justification The justified life: simul justus et peccator

Why Do We Need The Spirit To Call Us? Blind—1 Corinthians 2:14 Dead—Ephesians 2:1 Enemies Of God—Romans 8:7

Points of Controversy Pelagianism Semi-Pelagianism Synergism “Decision” theology

Work of the Holy Spirit Sanctification Gifts and fruit of the Spirit

Work of the Holy Spirit The Means of Grace: The Word of God

The written Word The proclaimed Word The visible Word