Might a loss of a sense of the efficacy of the sacraments contribute to the anxiety that you aptly named within Protestant circles regarding salvation? The existence of a tangible source of salvation from God does remove some of the onus from the individual to have their faith completely in order. A strong belief in the efficacy of baptism and the Lord’s supper reinforces the reality that faiths and salvation are both from God.
Jason, Grace and peace to you and to your family! Is the extensive quote that you have from Jenson in his "Slogan" book or somewhere else? I'd like to do some reading!
Might a loss of a sense of the efficacy of the sacraments contribute to the anxiety that you aptly named within Protestant circles regarding salvation? The existence of a tangible source of salvation from God does remove some of the onus from the individual to have their faith completely in order. A strong belief in the efficacy of baptism and the Lord’s supper reinforces the reality that faiths and salvation are both from God.
Absolutely-- it's a loss of conviction/awareness that Christ gives himself in the word, whether that word is in the word, water, wine or bread.
Jason, Grace and peace to you and to your family! Is the extensive quote that you have from Jenson in his "Slogan" book or somewhere else? I'd like to do some reading!
It's from his Ezekiel commentary, 100-101.