There are many areas in which Reformed believers can learn from Luther and the passive/active two kinds of righteousness presented by Cooper.
All tagged Law/Gospel
New Creation Is Not Left Without A Purpose
His grace has crafted something new, something better, something good. And that something is you, in Jesus. And this new creation is not left without a purpose
Describing Law-Gospel Reductionism
This view of God's law—Cooper contends—is not only foreign to Lutheran orthodoxy but is a far cry from the Reformed view of God's law.
Pastoral Two Kinds of Righteousness
Unconsciously adopting this "Lutheran" view that Cooper proves is not orthodox can only but hurt Reformed communities.
Barth on Knowledge on Sin
Understanding this, Barth the preacher rarely ever presents "law" before "gospel." For it is only in the grace of the gospel that one can respond to the former reality found in the law.
Gospel Before Law
For Barth, knowledge of self and sinfulness cannot come before knowledge of God. For even in the proposed law/gospel dichotomy, God must first reveal Himself as one who can be trusted and His law — in terms of revelation — always remains a grace.
Law & Gospel: Yes & No
For Lutherans, these two words (revelations from God) are "law" and "gospel." As an avid reader of Karl Barth, I imagine these "two words" to be "yes" and "no" (2 Cor 1:17-19).
A Response to "Looking at Christian Obedience"
One should not seek assurance from their works. One should not presume to be under God's wrath because they slip up occasionally (or even regularly). But works are valuable both to others and ourselves. They are essential for "saving faith" (Hebrews 5:9). And when we see the fruits of God working in us through the power of the Holy Spirit we should be encouraged and edified. Likewise, when we see the Holy Spirit producing fruits in other we should also be edified.