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Relative to the fallen nature of mankind and, more specifically, the historic influence of the Roman Catholic Church, the progressive reformation of the church has entailed the correction of one fundamental doctrinal error. It has involved the restoration of church practice from law to life (zoe).
Legalistic Works or Gracious Promise Rather than originated and developed by legalistic human works, the existence and growth of the living (zoe) church on earth is a promise of God (Matthew 16:18). Therefore, its organic, progressive reformation from law to life (zoe) occurs by His will and work alone. Biblically, the contribution of mankind to the gracious reformation of the church from law to life (zoe) is faith alone. Therefore, the church must actively trust God to provide the leadership and illumination necessary for the return to New Testament standard. |
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Congruent with the will and work of God, the following table serves to clarify the need for church reformation from law to life (zoe):
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Church reformation from law to life does not happen by the will of mankind through dead, legalistic works and religious interest. Instead, it occurs by the will and work of God through living (zoe) works and gracious promise. The body of Christ cooperates by faith alone.
© 2022 James Hiatt |
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