“Simul Justus et Peccator”: Ultimately with R.C. Sproul

Summary

The sermon explores the paradoxical nature of the church's holiness, explaining that while Christians are simultaneously righteous and sinners, as articulated by Luther's concept of *simul justus et peccator*, the church is holy because it is indwelt by the Holy Spirit and consecrated by Christ. This holiness is not about individual perfection but about being set apart by God, and despite visible imperfections, the church, as the bride of Christ, will ultimately be presented perfect. Therefore, we are called saints, meaning those set apart by God, not those who are sinless.