thoughts from chaplain mike, simul iustus et peccator
welcome. why "weak on sanctification"?
this accusation is often made about lutheran christians. because we focus so strongly on god's justifying grace in christ, and our continual need, as "sinner-saints," to receive god's gifts of grace through word and sacrament, people say we are "weak on sanctification." i prefer to say we are strong on jesus, whose sanctifying work in our lives is the fruit of the gospel all along our lifelong journey. i would much rather focus on what he has done than on anything i might do.
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December 3, 2009
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saw this on scot mcknight's jesus creed blog today and just had to share it.
Wall, Ai choost spent five days up dere in Minnesooota at dat Mayo Clinic place dey got up dere. And Ai'm not kiddin' ya dat dey got a way a talkin' up dere dat's choost a little bit differnt.
"God does not save those who are only imaginary sinners. Be a sinner, and let your sins be strong, but let your trust in Christ be stronger, and rejoice in Christ who is the victor over sin, death, and the world."
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Wall, Ai choost spent five days up dere in Minnesooota at dat Mayo Clinic place dey got up dere. And Ai'm not kiddin' ya dat dey got a way a talkin' up dere dat's choost a little bit differnt.
ReplyDeleteTanks for dis post!