"But to God-ward is there no satisfaction, save faith in Christ's blood out of a repentant heart."
again, after a call to righteous living:
"... not to make satisfaction to God for sin that is once past. The sin that is once committed must God forgive freely, of a fatherly love, for Christ's sake."
Sometimes when we're sharing the Gospel or exhorting others toward holy & righteous living it can become a bit messy & moralistic. Tyndale is a great example of being careful not to give an impression that our works contribute to our salvation or our earn merit with God. Rather they are the overflow of a heart that has been deeply captivated by Christ. Yes we must point out, rebuke and convict our hearts & the hearts of others over sin, but we make war with the flesh because Christ's Spirit inhabits us.
We must go deeper than simply telling others (& ourselves) to 'do better'. And it is right to do that! We must also exalt Christ in the heart, kindling a spark which flames into our daily doings.
We must go deeper than simply telling others (& ourselves) to 'do better'. And it is right to do that! We must also exalt Christ in the heart, kindling a spark which flames into our daily doings.
(Quotes from the Prologue to Tyndale's Exposition of 1st John)
