When I shall be summoned to the great tribunal, what will…
““When I shall be summoned to the great tribunal, what will be my plea, what my dependence? Nothing by Christ! Christ, I would say, has been wounded for my sins, therefore they will not be punished in me. Christ has fulfilled all righteousness in my stead, therefore I trust to be justified when I am judged. I am a poor unworthy sinner; but worthy is the Lamb that was slain, worthy is the Lamb that was slain, for whose sake I shall receive both pardoning mercy, and everlasting glory. This is my only hope…””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker trusts in Christ’s sacrifice for salvation, seeing personal unworthiness yet relying on divine mercy and glory.
In simple terms: Trust in Christ’s sacrifice for salvation.
Key Takeaway
Rely on Christ’s righteousness.
Themes
faith
salvation
humility
hope
redemption
Mood
reverent
hopeful
reflective
Type
theological
devotional
When to use this quote
- personal confession
- prayer
- spiritual reflection
- comfort in faith
Key Concepts
Atonement
justification
grace
Questions to Reflect On
- How does acknowledging unworthiness shape your faith?
- What does “only hope” mean in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Faith may not guarantee worldly outcomes; reliance on divine can cause passivity.