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Amy Mantravadi's avatar

The do vs. done language dates back at least to Luther's theses for the 1518 Heidelberg Disputation: "The Law says, 'Do this,' and it is never done. Grace says, 'Believe in this,' and everything is already done."

Bradley Gray's avatar

I was thinking of adding this, but part of me wanted to show the veracity of the “do/done” paradigm without invoking everyone’s favorite feisty German reformer 😉 But you’re right, Luther’s expression is a great window into this amazing truth.

Amy Mantravadi's avatar

“Don’t mention the Luther!” - A Baptist

Bradley Gray's avatar

Hahaha 😆 I think, as a Baptist, I’ve hit my quota for invoking Luther 😉

Carol Best's avatar

Thankyou!!

Bradley Gray's avatar

Thanks for reading, Carol! 🙏