1) We expounded on the Indicative and imperatives again.
2) An indicative explains what is true. It is not a command but expresses the rationale/reason behind the command.
3) When we use the term indicative, we are talking about what has already been indicated or declared to be true about you. The indicative informs us of an accomplished fact. Here is an example of indicative statement: "God in Christ has forgiven you." That is an accomplished fact-unchangeable- because it is work that has been done by God alone in Christ alone. And that alone forms the basis of one's standing before God.
4) Imperatives are commands/exhortations to those that already have a status or position before God in Christ. 5) In the New Testament imperatives are always grounded on our union to/in/with Christ and what He accomplished, never by themselves.
6) And what that means is that imperatives flow from Indicatives-but never the other way round. And because people do not understand the proper relationship they end up in despair, pride or self-righteousness because they think they are accepted by God by their attempts to do the commands and not by the righteousness of Christ freely imputed.
7) We expounded this understanding after giving examples in the New Testament and then worked the rest of the Hebrews 10 chapter. Lots of gospel learning. May the Lord grant you light. And it is free!
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“ Great Sermon! ” I doubt if you will find any preacher around who will speak on this important topic. I find, I have so much to learn about what Jesus Christ accomplished on the Cross and feel so blessed to be able to listen to Pastor Guyo. I need to listen again to realize all the false teaching that so easily pulls God's chosen ones down. Listen if you want to truly know your standing before God if you are in Christ Jesus.
