Redemptive Grace

The following quote is from Christopher W. Brooks, writing in his book, Urban Apologetics: Why the Gospel is Good News for the City

"A difficult reality that must be acknowledged is that although Christ is perfect, His followers are flawed and susceptible to all the vices that weaken humanity and limit human flourishing. This fact may be the greatest disappointment for those who, like me, look to Christianity as the hope for the spiritual and moral renewal of our culture. However, we must remember that the gospel is not that Christ came to seek and save those who were perfect or morally mature. Rather, the message of Scripture is that Jesus has shown mercy to those who recognize their brokenness and lack of virtue and look to Him for salvation (1 John 1:9). It is through this redemptive grace that a person's heart is renovated and mind is renewed." Christopher W. Brooks



"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1:9