Gospelpicker, God's plan for our redemption does not change the fact that we are sinners... we are simply "sinners saved by grace."

Isn't that a little harsh way of looking at us & the world? My priest says it's a horrible thing when some someone says "I'm a sinner". What a horrible way to describe one's self. It implies that you do nothing but sin, and have no good in you, or any other distinguishing facet except that you sin. He said rather to say "I am a person who sins." No one is so evil that they are rejected by God. He will put his arms around you and take you home whether you are faithful, indifferent, or full of hate.

--Matt