John G Strelan
1. The Word of God
Incarnate
Inscripturated
Proclaimed
A textbook?
A life-style manual?
Static or dynamic?
2. The dual action of the Word of God
Demands from us (=the law)
Gives to us (=the gospel)
3. The law-driven life (slavery)
Threat
Fear
Guilt and shame
4. The theological & pastoral problems involved here
5. The gospel-driven life (freedom)
re-creation in Christ: baptism
a new relationship with God: faith/trust
a new attitude to the neighbour : love
6. Biblical examples
Paul’s letters
Specific texts
Doing what is ‘fitting’ or ‘proper’
John G Strelan
St Louis
January 2007