Exactly! In Bible studies or prayer chains with my Christian brothers and sisters, I always puzzled at the assurance they had because of God's sovereignty. My own (silent) reaction was, "Duh...He is God, afterall." As for me, I need all the forgiveness I can get - while knowing that God is sovereign, but that He singled even me out to safe me from sin, death and the devil.
The "Reformed" portion of the graphic I got on flickr, although I've seen it before elsewhere on the internet. The "Lutheran" portion I created myself, and then stuck the two together.
Exactly! In Bible studies or prayer chains with my Christian brothers and sisters, I always puzzled at the assurance they had because of God's sovereignty. My own (silent) reaction was, "Duh...He is God, afterall." As for me, I need all the forgiveness I can get - while knowing that God is sovereign, but that He singled even me out to safe me from sin, death and the devil.
ReplyDeleteToo many Lutherans don't get it, though. Christian Radio has done serious damage. 40 years of poor catechesis...etc, etc......
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Where'd you find these?
ReplyDeleteThe "Reformed" portion of the graphic I got on flickr, although I've seen it before elsewhere on the internet. The "Lutheran" portion I created myself, and then stuck the two together.
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