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Lutheran Paradoxes
Living in & with the Tension
par·a·dox/ˈperəˌdäks/ noun
a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when
investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true.
These paradoxes l iterally
Saved my faith
and continue
make sense of
God’s word
• Law / Gospel• Our Righteousness / Alien Righteousness• Sinner / Saint• Slave / Free• Finite / Infinite• Left Hand / Right Hand Kingdoms• Institution / Mission
PARADOXES
Now lets work
with the Finite-Infinite
Paradox!
TODAY
Finite
And
Infinite
•Luke 1:34-35
•Mark 14:22-24
•Colossians 2:8 -10
• I Corinthians 10:15-17
• John 6:53
How is this belief
helpful in our Faith journey?
Implications?
• Everyday Life
• An actual meeting place
• Sacramental Blessings – our faith has something to cling to…
• The Church – Finite bearer of the Infinite?
• Stewardship of the earth/creation
Implications of Finate/Infinite
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