Levels of Ethical Evaluation
by John M. Frame Note: I am writing these brief papers to supplement my lecture outline in the course Doctrine of the Christian Life. In the upper left corner of each essay is an indication (page number and outline location) as to where in the outline this particular essay “fits.” It is also important that we understand the different ways by which God in Scripture evaluates our actions. Reformed people tend to think of ethics exclusively as the application of moral commands,...
Read MoreThe Lord’s Authority
by John M. Frame Last week we discussed God’s biblical name: the Lord, who rules by power, authority, and presence. This week, let us consider the Lord’s authority. Power is might; authority is right. God’s power controls all things (Eph. 1:11); his authority is his right to do that. So it is his right to our obedience and trust. We must obey his commands, believe his statements, trust his promises. When God gives Moses his name, the Lord, he also reveals an authoritative Word: God will free his...
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