Duty of the Christian: Distinguish Between Law and Gospel

 "To know the difference so as to be able to distinguish aright between the law and the gospel is of the utmost importance to the faith, holiness, and comfort of every true Christian.  It will be impossible otherwise for a man so to believe as to 'be filled with joy and peace in believing.'  If …

Christian Counseling: Dealing With the Downcast

How does a pastor or fellow Christian help and comfort the Christian who is brokenhearted, downcast, or disoriented? How do you help a person who is struggling in the faith, wondering about salvation, questioning grace? By teaching them the difference between the law and the gospel. Yes, I'm serious: as serious as a 16th century …