The gospel in its strict acceptation is, in the hand of the Holy Spirit, of special use…: To reveal Christ and God in Him as reconciled and as reconciling sinners of mankind to Himself. The great use of the gospel is to make Christ known to lost sinners as the only and the all-sufficient Savior; to reveal Him to them in His infinitely glorious person as God-man and Mediator; in His surety-righteousness for their justification before God; in His immeasurable fullness of the Spirit for their sanctification and consolation; and in His saving offices and endearing relations to all who believe in Him. It serves to represent to them how Jesus has loved them, what He has done and suffered for them, and what blessings of salvation He has purchased for them and is ready to dispense to them (1 Cor. 1:24; 2:2; 1 Tim. 3:16). It is of use also to reveal to them God as reconciled in Him and as reconciling them to Himself by Him (2 Cor. 4:3–6; 5:18–20).
John Colquhoun | A Treatise on the Law and Gospel (Grand Rapids: Reformation Heritage Books), 107.
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Tony Phelps
Tony grew up in Rhode Island. He was educated at BA (University of Rhode Island) and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He worked in the insurance industry for ten years. He planted a PCA church in Wakefield, RI where he served for eleven years. In 2015–18 he pastored Covenant Reformed Church (URCNA) in Colorado Springs. He is currently pastor of Living Hope (OPC). Tony is married to Donna and together they have three children.
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Tony,
You have an eye for golden nuggets, light filled and striking quotes from wise men. But Colquhoun’s little treatise is like Tombstone, every Doc Holiday line is piquant. Keep ’em coming brother!
Thanks, brother. As they say at Chik-Fil-A, “My pleasure!”