When ministers of the gospel faithfully preach the Word of God and focus upon the person and work of Christ, the same power that brought worlds into existence is unleashed upon the people of God in corporate worship.
– J. V. Fesko in The Fruit of the Spirit Is…
One of American’s defining characteristics is its rugged individualism. Autonomous individuals often recoil at the thought of submitting to authority. Yet such individualism, or self-rule, is at odds with a prominent teaching of Scripture to submit to the authority of God and the authorities whom he appoints. Submitting to authority is the primary focus of the fifth commandment.
– J. V. Fesko in The Rule of Love
The Law [Ten Commandments] is not revealed to God’s people as the means by which they should earn their redemption. Rather, the Law is revealed to show them how they can be conformed to the image of their loving, covenant Lord…. Christ perfectly fulfilled the obligations of the Law. If we are to reflect the image of Christ, the Law will assist us by showing us what we are supposed to look like.
– J. V. Fesko in The Rule of Love
Brian J. Mikul 