Cornelius Plantinga Jr., Beyond Doubt (p. 89):
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.
HT: Tullian
