Gospel Indicatives and Imperatives: Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

Summary

The central theme of the sermon is the "grammar of the gospel," distinguishing between God's factual pronouncements (indicatives) and His commands (imperatives). Key scriptures like 2 Corinthians 5:19 are used to illustrate that God's actions in Christ, his "indicatives," are the necessary foundation for our obedient response, his "imperatives." The practical takeaway is to not reverse this order by thinking our good works earn God's favor, but to rest in what God has already done as the basis for our obedience.