Paul F. M. Zahl Professions : Author Born : May 24, 1951 Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by Paul F. M. Zahl The atonement, or forgiveness of sin once and for all achieved on the cross, weighs in, and heavily. But the atonement is confirmed, ratified, sealed, and made enduringly good by virtue of Christ's rising from death. Our justification hinges on a risen life, present in us now because Christ is present with us now. Paul F. M. Zahl atonement resurrection rising Our justification hinges on a risen life, present in us now because Christ is present with us now. Paul F. M. Zahl resurrection-of-jesus-christ justification easter Plain experience and common sense inform us that no abstract Person can have made us as we are without also wishing to delete us and start over (Gen. 8:21; Zeph. 1:2). Therefore, the existence of cruel and arbitrary nature, together with the universality of human sin, prevents us from beginning the theological enterprise with any concept of God that is distinct from revelation. All theologies of a cosmic harmonic principle shipwreck on the truths of tragedy, catastrophe, and injustice. Paul F. M. Zahl starting-over common-sense together Similar Authors F. E. Marsh author Iimani David author Beatrice Faust author Isabella Macdonald Alden author Isabella Beeton author Alan AtKisson author All Authors
