The Lens of Law

Pastor Kevin Van Tine

February 1, 2026

This message focuses on identifying and breaking free from the “lens of the law,” which views our relationship with God through performance, rules, and earning. It shows how this mindset leads us to strive for righteousness and approval, even though Jesus has already fulfilled the law and made us fully accepted. By contrasting the law with grace, the message reveals that we are made righteous by faith, not effort, and that our access to God is secured through Christ. It highlights the damage this lens causes, including guilt, distance from God, and a weakened understanding of the cross. Ultimately, it invites us to rest in grace, embracing our identity as fully accepted children of God rather than striving to earn what has already been given.