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“Although righteousness received in the past is not to be denied, it is not a present possession in the sense that it may be the object of our self-congratulatory reliance. The true use of past blessings or enlargement is in the confidence to pray for mercy and righteousness in the future.”<\/p>\n

Jonathan Trigg<\/p>\n

The Baptismal Theology of Martin Luther (pg 164)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

“Although righteousness received in the past is not to be denied, it is not a present possession in the sense that it may be the object of our self-congratulatory reliance. The true use of past blessings or enlargement is in the confidence to pray for mercy and righteousness in the future.” Jonathan Trigg The Baptismal … <\/p>\n

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