tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post6038643153227690647..comments2024-03-18T12:54:19.748-05:00Comments on Pastoral Meanderings: Rome concedes Luther was right. . .Pastor Petershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10653554256101480140noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post-6514204507642601102015-07-21T10:29:23.073-05:002015-07-21T10:29:23.073-05:00Among Protestants, there seems to be a general con...Among Protestants, there seems to be a general confusion between Justification and Sanctification. The two words are sometimes used interchangeably, although there is no justification at all for that.<br /><br />We are currently in the season of Trinitytide (ordinary time for RCs) for which the entire season theme is the development of sanctification in our lives. We were justified by Jesus Christ on the Cross, but we are very much prone to falling back into sin, turning away from Christ and Salvation, if we do not seek sanctification. The historic lectionary, now abandoned by most Protestants, is organized such that each Sunday is devoted to recognizing and rejecting a particular sin from our lives. This past Sunday, Trinity 7, the theme was Acedia (how many are familiar with that sin?). It is a very useful exercise to go through the various types of sin, to see illustrations of them in our common life together, and to hear how they can be overcome.<br /><br />By seeking Sanctification, we are in no way "earning our salvation." That is beyond our capability, and fortunately, it is unnecessary because of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. We are simply seeking to live holy lives, to produce some good fruits to the glory of God, in thanksgiving for our salvation. A life lived without any good works raises serious questions about the faith of the individual living that life. If we believe, we will want to produce good works; the lack of good works calls into question the sincerity of belief.<br /><br />Fr.D+<br />Anglican PriestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post-63944769244834712652015-07-20T18:51:24.669-05:002015-07-20T18:51:24.669-05:00Great article, and significant truth is contained ...Great article, and significant truth is contained in this article to benefit both Catholics and Lutherans. We Lutherans have never been accused of holy living and that is to our detriment. We seem to shy away from "good works" or even avoid them for fear of being labeled with some kind of pietism.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post-44189549455767032912015-07-20T13:15:29.263-05:002015-07-20T13:15:29.263-05:00As an RC, I seem to not remember it being preached...As an RC, I seem to not remember it being preached, yet never being quite denied, either. Some of the great saints wrote about it (a comforting balm for the over scrupulous) . I believe our bishop of Rome emeritus often spoke of it (LOL / a kraut thing?).<br />I think there might be a deep fear in the RC establishment of “once saved, always saved” complacency.tubbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07272003035464034763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post-46302560773017368802015-07-19T21:00:53.562-05:002015-07-19T21:00:53.562-05:00I wanted to add, 'Thank you for this insightfu...I wanted to add, 'Thank you for this insightful post.'Rev. Larry Beanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06705910892752648940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post-47121522538942151822015-07-19T20:59:19.208-05:002015-07-19T20:59:19.208-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Rev. Larry Beanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06705910892752648940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post-39338457325311510182015-07-19T06:45:51.451-05:002015-07-19T06:45:51.451-05:00Faith is the divinely-appointed medium of union to...Faith is the divinely-appointed medium of union to Christ, whose righteousness is imputed to the believer (justification). Charles SpurgeonErnestOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13077415409728022160noreply@blogger.com