New Lutheran Quote of the Day

The pardon which faith receives is something entire, perfect, rounded out, complete, which neither requires nor is capable of enlargement. On the other hand, the new creation which faith experiences through its communion with Christ always remains a fragmentary and progressive work. In a theological treatment the complete and incomplete should not be confused, though their inseparableness is connection with the one Christ who bestows both, still remains. -- Adolf Köberle, *The Quest for Holiness* p. ix. (Which is my THANK YOU to Jason - yes, you have succeeded in wrecking my work week with an appetizing feast!)