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Jon Sobrino on Life for the Crucified - Liberation (Romans 6:23)

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"Sin's wages are paid most heavily by the poor—death from poverty, violence, neglect. But God's gift is life—especially for the crucified peoples. Eternal life begins with abundant life now: justice, dignity, bread. The gift is liberation from every death-dealing force." — Jon Sobrino. Liberation: liberation gift.

Topics & Themes

poorcrucifiedjusticedignityliberation

Scripture References

Romans 6:23

Emotional Tone

hopecompassionawe

Audience

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