John 9:31
Credenda:
"God does not hear sinners." This one can be distorted to say He doesn't ever forgive sin, but that's not what is meant. It means one stubbornly in sin and not wanting to give it up; wanting to get something from God without living for Him. Still, I was caught off guard by the number of OT echoes of this phrase - at least 13 of them! Here's the list:
Job 27:9; 35:12; Ps 18:41; Prov 1:28; 15:8, 29; 28:9; Isa 1:15; Jer 11:11; 14:12; Ezek 8:18; Micah 3:4; Zech 7:13.
Agenda:
My prayers only reach the Father in heaven through Jesus' righteous filter. If I approach God on my own, I don't have a chance. God provides Christ, and hears us gladly through Him (Matthew 7:7-11).
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