Costly grace is the gospel which must be sought again and…
““Costly grace is the gospel which must be sought again and again and again, the gift which must be asked for, the door at which a man must knock. Such grace is costly because it calls us to follow, and it is grace because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ. It is costly because it costs a man his life, and it is grace because it gives a man the only true life. It is costly because it condemns sin, and grace because it justifies the sinner. Above all, it is costly because it cost God the life of his Son: 'Ye were bought at a price', and what has cost God much cannot be cheap for us. Above all, it is grace because God did not reckon his Son too dear a price to pay for our life, but delivered him up for us. Costly grace is the Incarnation of God.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Grace is valuable because it demands sacrifice, obedience, and transforms life, reflecting Christ’s costly love.
In simple terms: Grace costs everything but gives true life.
Key Takeaway
Embrace costly grace through sacrifice.
Themes
faith
grace
obedience
redemption
Mood
contemplative
solemn
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church life
- personal repentance
- mission work
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
Christian theology
sacrificial love
Questions to Reflect On
- What does costly grace mean for you today?
- How can you respond to grace’s demands?
A Different Perspective
Grace may be misunderstood as cheap.