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“We explain justification simply as the acceptance with which God receives us into his favor as righteous men. And we say that it consists in the remission of sins and the imputation of Christ’s righteousness.” quote by John Calvin
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“We explain justification simply as the acceptance with which God receives us into his favor as righteous men. And we say that it consists in the remission of sins and the imputation of Christ’s righteousness.”

John Calvin

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Justification is God's gracious acceptance, granting righteousness through Christ’s at and the forgiveness of sins.

In simple terms: God declares us righteous by Christ’s work, not our own.

Key Takeaway

Trust in Christ’s righteousness for salvation.

Themes

theology salvation grace

Mood

solemn instructive

Type

theological doctrinal

When to use this quote

  • preaching
  • personal study
  • confessional teaching
  • spiritual counseling

Key Concepts

justification imputation remission of sins

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does it mean to be “righteous” before God?
  • How does this view affect daily moral choices?
A Different Perspective

Interpretations differ on how faith and works interact.

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