Underestimating Sin and Grace

From Tullian Tchividjian, by way of my blogging friend and follower ( co-follower- we follow each other in circles) Bob at In the Clearing, comes this great quote and observation on sanctification.

This comes from Cornelius Plantinga's book, Beyond Doubt:

People tend to make two mistakes when they think about the redeemed life. The first is to underestimate the sin that remains in us; it’s still there and it can still hurt us. The second is to underestimate the strength of God’s grace; God is determined to make us new. As a result, all Christians need to say two things. We admit that we are redeemed sinners. But we also say boldly and joyously that we are redeemed sinners.

I love it

.[HT: Tullian Tchividjian]

Bob, I love it too! I needed to hear this today. Thanks.