God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
In evaluating a man’s ability to teach it is necessary to inject some objectivity into a largely subjective task. The communication of God’s truth by a man appointed and duly gifted by God will at least be recognizable as being: clear and understandable; winsome and arresting; and life-changing.
In the maxims of the law, God is seen as the rewarder of perfect righteousness and the avenger of sin. But in Christ, His face shines out, full of grace and gentleness to poor, unworthy sinners.