Book 2, Chapter 7: The law given, not to retain a people for itself, but to keep alive the hope of salvation in Christ until His advent.Section 6. A consideration of the office and use of the Moral Law shows that it leads to Christ. The Law, while it describes the righteousness which is acceptable to God, proves that every man is unrighteous.
Section 7. The Law fitly compared to a mirror, which shows us our wretchedness. This derogates not in any degree from its excellence.
Section 8. When the Law discloses our guilt, we should not despond, but flee to the mercy of God. How this may be done.
Section 9. Confirmation of the first use of the Moral Law from various passages in Augustine.
Section 10. A second use of the Law is to curb sinners. This most necessary for the good of the community at large; and this in respect not only of the reprobate, but also of the elect, previous to regeneration. This confirmed by the authority of an Apostle.
Section 11. The Law showing our wretchedness, disposes us to admit the remedy. It also tends to keep us in our duty. Confirmation from general experience.
Section 12. The third and most appropriate use of the Law respects the elect. I. It instructs and teaches them to make daily progress in doing the will of God. II. Urges them by exhortation to obedience. Testimony of David. How he is to be reconciled with the Apostle.
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