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"extra nos (EX-tra nohs), which means “outside ourselves.” The Gospel, the forgiveness of sins for Jesus’ sake, is outside of us. It doesn’t depend on us. It’s there and it’s true, whether we believe it or not, whether we can feel it or not, or whether we like it or not. Extra nos means that Jesus is the Son of God, no matter who you think you are. It means He died for you, no matter how good or bad you consider yourself to be. It means He rose for you, whether you are afraid of death or not. It means baptism, absolution, His Word and the Supper of His body and blood bestow forgiveness upon you whether you really feel like they do or not." https://higherthings.org/articles/catechesis/littlebitoflatin/
Extra nos is about God's promises that hold true. The bible says "behold the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world" and that is truth about Jesus. The bible says “Because I live, you also will live!” (John 14:19). That is true!! Extra nos is dependent on God, not upon us.
For those looking to themselves for assurance of eternity and being uncertain, try looking extra nos (outside of yourself) and you'll be pleased to find the Christ who died for you and rose again! Believe in Him! And you will live!
Extra nos is about God's promises that hold true. The bible says "behold the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world" and that is truth about Jesus. The bible says “Because I live, you also will live!” (John 14:19). That is true!! Extra nos is dependent on God, not upon us.
For those looking to themselves for assurance of eternity and being uncertain, try looking extra nos (outside of yourself) and you'll be pleased to find the Christ who died for you and rose again! Believe in Him! And you will live!
