With the rise of the heresy of the Federal Vision, New Perspectives on Paul, and the Auburn Avenue Theology, there stands a continued need for reproclaiming the truth of historic Christianity. Contrary to modern liberal theologians who are continually trying to appeal to the masses with new fangled theological ideas, such a reproclamation of orthodox theology is in accord with both the Gospel, and the Westminster Confession of Faith, and needs no revision, updating or change. Reformed Theology does not need to be modernized; it simply needs to be understood....

More here:
The Active and Passive Obedience of Jesus Christ
By Dr. C. Matthew McMahon
http://www.apuritansmind.com/Justifi...ienceJesus.htm

[Edited on 11-15-2005 by webmaster]

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John 5:39, "...search the Scriptures..."

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The Obedience of Christ by Greg Van Court answers the idea that it was only the passive obedience that mattered.

Phillip

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When all souls are saved and all mourners comforted we may venture to discuss recondite theories, but not while graveyards are filling with those who know not God. -- CH Spurgeon

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Luke 18:27[/b]

Go git it guys!

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He says some good things, but I think his rejection of the Covenant of Works is detrimental to the view he is trying to espouse.

- from Matt's article.

Absolutely - and for so many of us this is a life-long pursit. We don't need to waste time chasing "new-fangled" ideas, but to devote ourselves to truly understanding and reinforce the foundational truth of the faith we espouse. This is the only true safeguard against error and the continual danger for heresy to creep into the Church.

[Edited on 11-15-2005 by BrianBowman]

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Brian Bowman
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church
Apex, NC

Matt or Phil,

Do New Covenant Theologians reject the Covenant of Works?

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R. Martin Snyder
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"Our object should not be to have scripture on our side but to be on the side of scripture; and however dear any sentiment may have become by being long entertained, so soon as it is seen to be contrary to the Bible, we must be prepared to abandon it without hesitation."
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Yes.

Dr. McMahon,

First, thank you exceedingly for your representation of the faith once for all delivered to the saints.

Question: Can you please define the "Covenant of Works," its requirements, scope, and purpose, and explain whether or not it contains the necessity of the "obedience of faith" ?

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Mr. Matthew Johnson
Bethlehem Baptist Church, BGC (Mlps, MN)
Burnsville, MN

Good timing!!!

I am reading "Justification VIndicated" by Robert Traill right now.....
keep up the work

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Jason B. Spires (Husband of Brownie)
Soon to be member of Independent Presbyterian Church (Taking elder led class on church doctrine and policy)
We adhere to the WCF and are in the PCA

"Mercy abused turns to fury"- Thomas Watson

The first covenant made with man was a covenant of works, wherein life was promised to Adam; and in him to his posterity, upon condition of perfect and personal obedience. (Gen. 2:16-17; Hosea 6:7; Gal. 3:12; Gen. 3:22: Rom. 5:12-20; 10:5; Gen 2:17; Gal. 3:10)

"upon condition of perfect and personal obedience"


"to Adam; and in him to his posterity"


"upon condition of perfect and personal obedience"