Infinitely Merciful to Some but Necessarily Just to All

I am REALLY enjoying Craig Biehl’s instructive tour through Jonathan Edwards’ theology of Christ’s obedience. It is really that good.

…in the redemptive work of the Son, in His satisfaction and perfect obedience according to the terms of the covenant of redemption, ‘God has found out a way for making the freedom of grace consistent with the honour of his holiness, justice, majesty, and authority.’ Moreover, He has done so to particular individuals in accordance with His equitable justice, as He is infinitely merciful to some, ‘but he is necessarily just to all.’ (The Infinite Merit of Christ, Craig Biehl),  p.77

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2. donsands says:

   December 24, 2009 at 11:18 am

   Great quote. That is the heart of the Gospel. The Cross displays wrath and mercy.

   Jesus is a full salvation of righteousness for us, and our sin paid for in His broken body.

   Matt. 1:21: “She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.””

   Merry Christmas to you Erik and your family.

   Have a exceedingly joyful Christmas as you focus on our Savior, Christ the Lord!

   “When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy! And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him.”
3. Erik says:

   December 24, 2009 at 11:32 am

   Merry Christmas to you & your family too Don. Your comments have been a great encouragement over the year. It is a pleasure to meet & know you.

   Erik
4. Jon says:

   December 25, 2009 at 12:48 pm

   This is a much-needed corrective.

   I have just been reading Mark 1:1-3 and those two references (Isaiah/Malachi) were both about God coming in justice. Yes, he is just to all. God does not simply save the elect, and care nothing for the rest of the world. It is not only negative that he is bringing justice against the world one day, but he also cares about justice in the world today.

   The other end of the spectrum is the now-common belief that God’s full blessing is owed to every human being.

   The gospel lifts us up and tears us down. Merry torn-up Christmas!
5. Steve Corsello says:

   December 27, 2009 at 7:20 am

   I am really intrigue by your testimony that reflects the Larger Cat. … Even more so, it appears that you understand that ‘Jesus did not die for everybody’. There are many smart reformed people (Calvinists) who believe this but also believe that Arminians are Christians too … (on their knees not having the head part like reformed people). I believe that such excusing takes away from the miraculous supernatural testimony that speaks to the ‘conquest’ represented in the Christian life of sanctification. What say you Kilt Man?

   I live in Pennsylvania and I am searching for His Bride, that place where He does not share His glory with another.

   Best Regards,
   Steve Corsello