theworstanglican
It seems like we foster the notion that Jesus needs to prove/demonstrate something to us when in fact He already has. Romans 5:8. We are called to prove/demonstrate something to Him. Not our worth because we are unworthy. But our love and servanthood. #gospel #anglican #disciple
Apr 22, 2023 at 3:39amWeb
Show threadJason EarlApr 22, 2023

@theworstanglican if we are unworthy, why would Jesus die for us?

I believe our worth is not found in our actions, but our essence as Image Bearers of God.

Our actions prove us dangerous for entry into the new creation, as we harm other image Bearers, and God's good creation.

Show threadtheworstanglicanApr 22, 2023
@JCEarl It is because we are unworthy that Jesus died for us. Sin makes us unworthy. This is why it’s grace. The wages of sin is death. That’s what we are worthy of. Eternal life is a free gift we are not worthy of but God through Jesus offers anyway.
Show threadJason EarlApr 22, 2023

@theworstanglican it's probably a quibble over words, but I think it does make a difference. Sin does not effect our "worth". Jesus, while we were sinners, thought us worth dying for in order to redeem us.

Every human being is worth whatever it takes to extend grace to them and restore them to their intended nature.

Show threadtheworstanglicanApr 22, 2023
@JCEarl I agree it makes a difference. My point is that because of sin were not *inherently* worthy. Romans 5:8 “while we were still sinner Christ died for us.” Jesus made the choice to see us as worthy/worth the price despite our fallen state. Let’s say I collect old cars. I find one that to me is worth $100,000. Inherently it’s worth noting due to its condition. To me it’s worth it to restore it. On its own, apart from my view of its worth, it inherently by its nature and condition, isn’t.