We are not sanctified by our good works, rather, because God sanctified us, by grace, He produces good works in our lives. In fact, we do not sanctify ourselves any more than we justify ourselves. Sanctification is God’s work, and His work in us produces good works.
— Kim Riddlebarger (b. 1954), Pastor, Theologe, Autor, Dozent
Topics: Growth & Character, Grace & Redemption
Occasions: For Reflection
Kim Riddlebarger
Kim Riddlebarger (* 1954) ist ein US-amerikanischer reformierter Theologe, Autor und langjähriger Pastor der Christ Reformed Church im kalifornischen Anaheim. Bekanntheit erlangte er als Co-Moderator des Radioprogramms „The White Horse Inn“ sowie als profilierter Verteidiger des Amillennialismus in den eschatologischen Debatten des US-amerikanischen Evangelikalismus. Heutigen Bibellesern vermitteln seine Veröffentlichungen einen bekenntnistreuen und systematischen Zugang zur biblischen Endzeitprophetie und Bundestheologie.
All quotes by Kim Riddlebarger (3)
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