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Thursday, August 12, 2010

William Perkins (1558-1602) & the LAW-GOSPEL Hermeneutic

That the law and gospel are two parts of the Word of God, and are divers kinds of doctrine. By the law I understand that part of God's Word which promises life to the obeyer. By the gospel that part which promises it to the believer. These I say are divers kinds of doctrine; to the clearing of which consider first, their consent and aggreement; second, their dissent and difference.

LAW-GOSPEL AGREEMENTFirst, the law and gospel consent: first, in the author--of both which is God; second, in their general matter, for both require justice and righteousness to salvation; third, in their end, namely the glory of God. Read the rest HERE

See also: Living Out the Law and Gospel Distinction

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