Law, Gospel, Table

Law, Gospel, Table
Hebrews 12.18-24

Imperative: Strive for peace, holiness, grace [14-17]

                            Indicative:         Where we stand in Christ  [18-24]

            Imperative:  Let us hear, be grateful, worship  [25-29]

A. YOU HAVE NOT COME TO GOD THROUGH THE LAW

            1.  The merely physical

                            what may be touched

            2.  The dark and threatening

                            blazing fire, darkness, gloom, and a tempest

            3.  The strictness and severity of the law

                            a trumpet, a voice, fear

                            Romans 3.19-20

B. YOU HAVE COME TO GOD THROUGH THE GOSPEL

            1.  The place where God Himself dwells

                            Philippians 3.20
                            1 Peter 1.4
                            Revelation 21.2

            2.  The place where God constantly cares for His own

                            Hebrews 1.7, 14
                            2 Thessalonians 1
                            1 Peter 1.12

            3.  The place where God provides a family

                            Luke 10.20
                            Philippians 4.3
                            Ephesians 1.5

            4.  The place where God makes all things right

                            Romans 8.23-25
                            Hebrews 13.20-21
                            Romans 5.1-2

                           
       

John Olson