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  • The Whole Christ

  • Legalism, Antinomianism, and Gospel Assurance - Why the Marrow Controversy Still Matters
  • By: Sinclair B. Ferguson
  • Narrated by: Derek Perkins
  • Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (313 ratings)

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By: Sinclair B. Ferguson
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Since the days of the early church, Christians have struggled to understand the relationship between two seemingly contradictory concepts in the Bible: law and gospel. If, as the Apostle Paul says, the law cannot save, what can it do? Is it merely an ancient relic from Old Testament Israel to be discarded? Or is it still valuable for Christians today?

Helping modern Christians think through this complex issue, seasoned pastor and theologian Sinclair Ferguson carefully leads listeners to rediscover an 18th-century debate that sheds light on this present-day doctrinal conundrum: the marrow controversy. After sketching the history of the debate, Ferguson moves on to discuss the theology itself, acting as a wise guide for walking the path between legalism (overemphasis on the law) on the one side and antinomianism (wholesale rejection of the law) on the other.

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Every Pastor Should Read This Book

This is one of the best books written about keeping the emphasis of your messages and your ministry in line with the free grace offered in the gospel.

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Enlightenment

I have never found anything so thoroughly encouraging as this book is about the grace of Christ and its truth for me.

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Great book.

A really good book that every Christian who desires to stay rooted in Christ should read. Whether you struggle with legalism or antinomianism this book does a good job identifying the underlinings of both and what the true antidote for both is.

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The whole Christ is wholly awesome

The book clearly explained the significance of the Marrow controversy in better understanding the relationship of the believer to law, grace and the Gospel. Jesus is shown as the key. The book was well written and read.

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A little-known controversy, a much-needed lesson

Good book. Well-read. Very nuanced, yet clear on the marrow of the issue. Edifying.

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heavy reading but an important topic with lifting

Ferguson presents a highly compelling and rational discussion on what Tim Keller calls "the two thieves of the Gospel." Legalism and antinomianism both rob the Christian of the living benefits of the good news. This is not a new topic, it is as old as sin and we have struggled with it through human history. He is a scholar extraordinaire and does an excellent job explaining the reason for thentwo and how they rob us. the book begins very slowly but by halfway in I was hooked and could not wait to read more!

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Wish I had read 10 years ago

Though the subtitle may make this book seem dry and academic, dealing with an old theological controversy, this book is a must read for every Christian. By far one of the most important and practical books for preaching/teaching and living the Christian life I have ever read. I will be going through this book multiple times.

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Wow!!!!

The content of this book is VERY GOOD. The narrator does a SUPERB JOB of reading and has all the appropriate pauses at commas and such. I loved this book so much I bought a hard copy of it and read along with the narrator. Seriously friend, get this book. You’ll be blessed and challenged (especially if you’re a minister).

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Probably the most important book...

you’ll read this year or any year besides the Bible. It is full of theological truths that are sorely needed in the modern church.

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love this book

something I go to frequently to remind me of my identity in union with christ and the unfathomable grace we have been given that far exceeds our sin. the whole christ for the world because the world needs the whole christ

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