Chicago Cubs and Reformed Theology in Action

Philip Ryken, in his commentary on Galatians, says this:

"For two glorious summers, the Chicago Cubs taught fans the fundamentals of Reformation Theology. First the Cubbies made a trade for Vance Law and started him at third base. Then a few months later, marvelous to say, they brought first baseman Mark Grace from the minor leagues. There they were, right next to each other in the batting order: Law and Grace. They were in proper order, too, first Grace, batting in the fifth position, and then Law. For as Paul explained to the Galatians, God gave grace to Abraham before He gave Moses the Law.

And there they stood in the baseball diamond - Grace and Law - holding down the opposite corners of the infield. Opposing batters would smash the ball to third, where Law would knock it down and throw it over to first for the out. Reformation theology in action: Law to Grace to retire the side."

Some wonder why God would set for us a standard, i.e., the ten commandments, that He knows we cannot attain? But as Ryken reminds us, "Law and grace are not opponents; they are teammates working together for the salvation of God's people. The law leads to grace, which is only found in Christ."

As for the Cubs, they could really use Law and Grace back on the field.