Speaker: Pastor Nate Herrlin

“Avoid the two enemies of the gospel: legalism & license.”

LEGALISM says, “YOU BETTER.”

LICENSE says, “WHATEVER.”

Which of the two enemies do you think is more dangerous?

Legalism? Or License?

Which words in Romans 1:18-32 describe the “whatever” mindset?

Most of our problems in life come from a lack of proper orientation to the gospel. Pathologies in the church and sinful patterns in our individual lives ultimately stem from a failure to think through the deep implications of the gospel through and through. Put positively, the gospel transforms our hearts and our thinking and changes our approaches to absolutely everything. When the gospel is expounded and applied in its fullness in any church, that church will look unique. People will find in it an attractive, electrifying balance of moral conviction and compassion.


Timothy Keller, “Center Church” p51

NEXT STEPS

-- ask God, “Have I lost my balance in the way I approach You?”
Which enemy of the gospel is a greater threat to me?
LEGALISM or LICENSE
Ask God to show me where I need to change my thinking to correct my balance of truth & grace.

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