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George MacDonald · Citado em PreceptAustin
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MacDonald - 1Ti 1:12–17 seem to illustrate the lawful use of the law from Paul’s own experience. The law was not to him a way of salvation, but rather a means of conviction of sin....The emphasis is not on what Saul of Tarsus did for the Lord but what the Lord did for him. The apostle could never get over the wonder that the Lord Jesus not only saved him but counted him faithful, appointing him to His service. The law could never have shown such grace. Rather, its inflexible terms would have condemned the sinner Saul to death. (Believer's Bible Commentary) Steven
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MacDonald points out that even "The calendar testifies to the fact that He came; we speak of this as A.D. 19—, the year of our Lord 19— (OR 20__). The idea of save (sozo) implies God took the initiative in this process and that the sinners were "lost," and spiritually dead in their trespasses and sins (Eph 2:1+). All sinners are in desperate need of rescue from the penalty of sin, the power of the devil, the fallen flesh and the fallen world, for if they are not saved, they will suffer the eternal wrath of God. It is absolutely critical for unsaved souls to come to the realization that they are "spiritually sick" sinners, because otherwise they will never see their need for the Savior. The paradox is that sinners are not disqualified, but are the only ones who are qualified for salvation! Jesus affirmed this critical need to recognize one is a sinner, declaring "It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick; I did not come to call the righteous (SELF-RIGHTEOUS), but sinners.” (Mark 2:17+, cf Mt 9:12-13+)