02 October 2009

Old Lutheran Quote of the Day

From these and similar passages of Holy Scripture, it's quite obvious to conclude that the restoration of the image of God and the renewal of our nature is not perfect in this life, but that sin in the flesh is still continuously present in reborn and renewed people. By the power of the Spirit, they must strive against this, stifle it, and kill it off in order that they not be overcome by it and become stuck into the former yoke of sin. -- Blessed Johann Gerhard, Schola Pietatis, p. 201
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5 comments:

  1. Rev. James Leistico2:01 PM

    "these" = which passages?

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  2. William Weedon2:05 PM

    Buy the Scholia and you'll know... ;)

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  3. Rev. James Leistico3:34 PM

    I think I've been banned from buying books for a while...

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  4. William Weedon3:35 PM

    You too! Well, remember that it is easier to obtain forgiveness than permission.

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  5. Rev. James Leistico10:03 AM

    I think that approach led to the ban...

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