TGC 511 – Accusation and Mortification
Accusation and Mortification
Fr. Gifford Grobien
In this episode, we explore how the Book of Concord speaks about the Law’s twofold work—accusation for the unbeliever and mortification for the believer. Drawing from key confessional texts like the Apology of the Augsburg Confession and the Formula of Concord, we discuss how the Law always accuses, but does so differently depending on faith. For the unbeliever, the Law terrifies and condemns. For the believer, the accusation remains, but it drives daily repentance and the mortification of the flesh by the Spirit through the Word. This distinction is not only doctrinally vital but also deeply pastoral, grounding the Christian's struggle in Christ's victory and the Spirit’s ongoing sanctifying work.
Join us as we trace how this confessional insight shapes our understanding of sin, repentance, and the Christian life.
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Host: Fr. Jason Braaten
Regular Guest: Fr. Gifford Grobien
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