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# Rod Rosenbladt

(1942–2024)   Theologian

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Rod Rosenbladt was a theologian.

## Quick Facts About Rod Rosenbladt

Born January 3, 1942

Died February 2, 2024

Profession Theologian

## About Rod Rosenbladt

American theologian... \| Rod Rosenbladt was an American Lutheran theologian and academic who was Professor of Theology at Concordia University Irvine in California, and was also well known among Lutheran, Reformed, and Evangelical Christians as the co-host of the nationally syndicated radio program The White Horse Inn. Foll

##  Quotes by Rod Rosenbladt

> [The language of Christianity is the language of substitution. It is not primarily the language of morals. God is not presented as…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rod-rosenbladt/the-language-of-christianity-is-the-language-of-substitution-it-is/)

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> [Christianity is not about moving away from vice to virtue. It's moving away from virtue to Christ.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rod-rosenbladt/christianity-is-not-about-moving-away-from-vice-to-virtue-it-s-moving/)

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> [Be of good cheer, my son. Your sins are forgiven.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rod-rosenbladt/be-of-good-cheer-my-son-your-sins-are-forgiven/)

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