Lutheran Paradoxes

Living in & with the Tension

par·a·dox/ˈperəˌdäks/ noun

a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when

investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true.

These paradoxes l iterally

Saved my faith

and continue

make sense of

God’s word

• Law / Gospel• Our Righteousness / Alien Righteousness• Sinner / Saint• Slave / Free• Finite / Infinite• Left Hand / Right Hand Kingdoms• Institution / Mission

PARADOXES

Now lets work

with the Finite-Infinite

Paradox!

TODAY

Finite

And

Infinite

•Luke 1:34-35

•Mark 14:22-24

•Colossians 2:8 -10

• I Corinthians 10:15-17

• John 6:53

How is this belief

helpful in our Faith journey?

Implications?

• Everyday Life

• An actual meeting place

• Sacramental Blessings – our faith has something to cling to…

• The Church – Finite bearer of the Infinite?

• Stewardship of the earth/creation

Implications of Finate/Infinite