Pertinent to Lutherans and Reformed communities, Cooper helpfully navigates the over extended law-gospel schema regularly depicted in its reductionist form.
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Lawfulness in Luther's Catechism
There are many areas in which Reformed believers can learn from Luther and the passive/active two kinds of righteousness presented by Cooper.
Luther and Union with Christ
erhaps, the biggest resonance of Luther's union with Christ language is how to changes our reflection on Christian obedience versus the "civic righteousness" of the non-believer.
Luther and Types of Righteousness
Both the imputation of Christ and Christ's living in the believer is entirely passive to the believer. And yet, there remains a wealth of "active righteousness" for the Christian to pursue.
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.
Book Review: Baptized into Christ
"The entire life of the baptized is lived in view of the end, when Jesus returns for his people." - Jordan Cooper
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).
Baptism as the Basis of Christian Life
For neither Lutheran nor Reformed Theology can baptism remain a past event. It is a perpetual identity that makes demands upon the believe.
Book Review: Wittenberg Vs. Geneva
I cannot list all the times I had to highlight misrepresentation. For interested Lutherans, Jordan Cooper's The Great Divide is infinitely more faithful in its depiction of the Reformed Tradition.
Decrees & Determinism
Reformed Theology says that history only matters morally because of God's eternal decree.
Book Review: The Great Divide by Jordan Cooper
Jordan Cooper's The Great Divide is an important book for young theologians moving forward.
The Great Divide: The Lord's Supper
"The flesh and blood of Christ are not less truly given to the unworthy into the elect believers of God." - John Calvin
The Great Divide: Liturgy & Baptism
I continue my walk through Jordan Cooper's The Great Divide.
The Great Divide: Atonement & Apostasy
What is undeniably "limited" in the Reformed sense is the extent of the application of the atonement.
The Great Divide: Predestination & Election
I will be decisively less interested in presenting my arguments than Cooper. But I do hope to encourage some Reformed thinking.
Book Review: The Way of Salvation in the Lutheran Church by G.H. Gerberding
Evangelicals seeking "revival" will likely feel disappointed with how ordinary the answers are from traditional Christianity. I love it and I love this book.