I sadly admit that for several years, I didn’t prioritize sharpening my mind and fortifying my life with the wonderful truths of theology and doctrine. I found it appealing at times to fashion my ministry and thoughts after the shallow and pragmatic ways of too many churches today.

Affirming both the Law-Gospel distinction and all three uses of the law, Borgman makes the case for a richer approach centered on union with Christ—one that preserves justification by faith alone while giving full place to sanctification, obedience, and the gospel-grounded imperatives of the Christian life.