Sinner Saint: A Surprising Primer to the Christian Life

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Embrace the Paradox of Sin and Grace  
Few mysteries of Christian faith feel as urgent as the persistent presence of sin in a believer’s life. This book offers a refreshingly honest approach to the tension we face daily―caught between our brokenness and our standing as redeemed children of God.

Explore the Heart of the Struggle  
You’ll discover how an age-old teaching from the Reformation, often called the “simul” (Latin for “at the same time”), shines light on every believer’s genuine condition. Step into the tension of being both sinful and justified, broken yet beloved, and learn how Divine acceptance meets our daily failings.

What You’ll Gain  
• A Clear Roadmap: Unpack challenging theological questions with practical explanations that illuminate the paradox of sin and grace.  
• Authentic Insights: Encounter real-life stories, biblical references, and historical perspectives that showcase the breadth of Christian experience.
• Personal Application: Move beyond theory by applying these truths to your own faith walk, discovering hope, peace, and renewed purpose.

This comprehensive look at our inner conflict supplies real strength―helping you acknowledge your flaws without letting them define you.

Why This Matters  
Through straightforward storytelling and robust theological reflection, the author reveals a third way between simplistic “either-or” extremes. Recognize that you are fully known and profoundly loved, even in the midst of confusion or failure. The result is a new lens through which to see your day-to-day struggles, offering solace that God’s grace is greater than your shortcomings. Explore the liberating truth that you are indeed both sinner and saint.

Orthodox Bishop Alfeyev: "To be a theologian means to have experience of a personal encounter with God through prayer and worship."; Orthodox proverb: "We know where the Church is, we do not know where it is not."

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