passive obedience

Right and Wrong Some scholars deny righteousness through Christ — They err

What does the doctrine of justification mean? This article shows that justification by faith in Christ is rooted in understanding the active obedience and passive obedience of Christ. It gives four principles that govern the explanation of Christ's active and passive obedience. To deny one of them is to deny the biblical teaching on justification.

Belgic Confession Article 21: The Work of Atonement

This article explains article 21 of the Belgic Confession (on the threefold office of Christ, the distinction between the active obedience and passive obedience of Christ, etc.). It also provides content questions.

The Suffering Servant

The author identifies the obedience of Christ as the most inclusive concept available for describing the redeeming work of Christ. This obedience is normally divided into two parts: active obedience and passive obedience.

The Bearer of Iniquity

What did Christ accomplish for us by his active obedience and passive obedience? This article notes four things in answer to this question: Christ accomplished expiation, propitiation, reconciliation, and redemption. In the process, the author attempts to explain these terms and their individual meanings within the context of Christ's atonement.

A Complete Savior

This article shows that Christ, through his active obedience and passive obedience, is our complete Saviour. If anything is added to what Christ has accomplished, be it tradition or good works, Christ is denied.

This article shows that we need both the active obedience and passive obedience of Christ for our salvation. Christians are also called to obey God actively and passively. We need God's help in order to live a Christian life and do His will.

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