I have been reflecting on being a sinner and a saint at the same time. In doing some surfing on this topic, I came across an interesting quote from Cornelius Plantinga
Jr., Beyond Doubt (p. 89) on Justin Taylor's blog:
People tend to make two mistakes when they think about the redeemed life.
The first is to underestimate the sin that remains in us; it’s still there and it can still hurt us.
The second is to underestimate the strength of God’s grace; God is determined to make us new.
As a result, all Christians need to say two things.
We admit that we are redeemed sinners.
But we also say boldly and joyously that we are redeemed sinners.
People tend to make two mistakes when they think about the redeemed life.
The first is to underestimate the sin that remains in us; it’s still there and it can still hurt us.
The second is to underestimate the strength of God’s grace; God is determined to make us new.
As a result, all Christians need to say two things.
We admit that we are redeemed sinners.
But we also say boldly and joyously that we are redeemed sinners.
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