The work of Christ, beginning to end

•How can I become “right” with How can I become “right” with God?God?–Content of the gospel – 1:3-4Content of the gospel – 1:3-4–Response to the gospel – 2:16Response to the gospel – 2:16–Result: JustificationResult: Justification–Argument:Argument:

•Personal (1-2)Personal (1-2)•Doctrinal (3-4)Doctrinal (3-4)•Practical (5-6)Practical (5-6)

The work of Christ, The work of Christ, beginning to endbeginning to end

•How can I become “right” How can I become “right” with God?with God?–Doctrinal errors:Doctrinal errors:

•Legalism. Earning “rightness” Legalism. Earning “rightness” with Godwith God

•License. Taking “rightness” License. Taking “rightness” with God for grantedwith God for granted

The work of Christ, The work of Christ, beginning to endbeginning to end

•How can I become “right” How can I become “right” with God?with God?

•How can I grow in How can I grow in “rightness” with God?“rightness” with God?– Legalism, fleshLegalism, flesh– Promise, Spirit, lovePromise, Spirit, love– How does grace/law work in How does grace/law work in

parenting?parenting?

The work of Christ, The work of Christ, beginning to endbeginning to end

Law and grace in parentingLaw and grace in parenting

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ApplicationApplication•Who do you represent?Who do you represent?