Hands of Faith

In Hands of Faith Dr. Jordan Cooper examines the Lutheran distinction between two kinds of righteousness—our passive standing before God and our active righteousness toward neighbors—to address modern antinomian and law-gospel reductionist tendencies.

Drawing on Lutheran history, the confessions, scholastic theology, and scriptural passages (summarized in an appendix), Cooper argues the distinction is historically orthodox and pastorally necessary.

He explores related themes like vocation, union with Christ, civil righteousness, and the third use of the law.

Cooper aims to equip congregations and pastors to present both justification and sanctification clearly, avoiding extremes that lead to despair or moralism.

The book is concise and oriented toward both historical-theological clarity and practical pastoral application.