We also grant this, that alms merit many favors from God, lessen punishments, and merit our defense in dangers of sins and death, as we have said a little before about the entire repentance.—The Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V:157 (IV:278)
Did anyone else have a "Wait, what?" reaction to this quote?
Let's see if I'm understanding the context and main point... "entire life of repentance" = life of faith and sanctification. Such a life brings many blessings from God. Though we could add that all such blessings are so-called "rewards of grace." Did I get it?
Did anyone else have a "Wait, what?" reaction to this quote?
ReplyDeleteLet's see if I'm understanding the context and main point... "entire life of repentance" = life of faith and sanctification. Such a life brings many blessings from God. Though we could add that all such blessings are so-called "rewards of grace." Did I get it?
Rev. Jon Micheel
Pr. Micheel,
ReplyDeleteYes, though in the context of Tobit, the point the Apology is making is that almsgiving in our lives is a sign of repentance and faith at work.