Bonhoeffer doesn’t know what he’s talking about!!!
I’m just kidding of course. I’m just having so much fun on the other post that I’m tempted to disagree just for the sake of argument. But I can’t disagree with Bonhoeffer, he is exactly right. Every time I read The Cost of Discipleship it makes me question my own Christianity…I’m pretty weak you know…
I have heard many definitions of ‘cheap grace’ over the years. This ranks at the top! No repentance - no confession - no cross, just a satisfied conscience.
For 20 years I offered forgiveness for every ’sorry’ or ‘oops’ or ‘gift’ - but there was no repentance or life change and eventually he walked away anyway.
So glad to have learned what God’s forgiveness is like and how amazingly different my life is today - by His Grace.
It only costs me humility - and everything else!
“. . . Chris Brauns has done a magnificent job in helping us understand the true nature of biblical forgiveness. Every Christian will profit from reading and applying this book.” Jerry Bridges.
“ . . . Unpacking Forgiveness is an engaging, convicting but emphatically encouraging treatment of this hugely important (and sometimes mindbogglingly challenging) part of life. Dr. Brauns writes from the standpoint of a faithful, wise, experienced and caring pastor . . .” Ligon Duncan, First Pres, Jackson, MS
Bonhoeffer doesn’t know what he’s talking about!!!
I’m just kidding of course. I’m just having so much fun on the other post that I’m tempted to disagree just for the sake of argument. But I can’t disagree with Bonhoeffer, he is exactly right. Every time I read The Cost of Discipleship it makes me question my own Christianity…I’m pretty weak you know…
I have heard many definitions of ‘cheap grace’ over the years. This ranks at the top! No repentance - no confession - no cross, just a satisfied conscience.
For 20 years I offered forgiveness for every ’sorry’ or ‘oops’ or ‘gift’ - but there was no repentance or life change and eventually he walked away anyway.
So glad to have learned what God’s forgiveness is like and how amazingly different my life is today - by His Grace.
It only costs me humility - and everything else!