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Forgiven, Still Accountable

Russell Moore, Onward

Moore writes, “An ax-murderer who comes to faith in Christ is completely forgiven of his sins by virtue of his union with Christ. But he is not therefore released from prison.” The stark example clarifies a necessary distinction: justification removes guilt before God; it does not always remove the temporal results of what was done.

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Grace does not erase earthly consequences. Forgiveness and responsibility can coexist.

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