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“True salvation is wholly a work of God. It is said to be both a finished work and a gift, and, therefore, it lays no obligation upon the saved one to complete it himself, or to make after payments of service for it.” quote by Lewis Sperry Chafer
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“True salvation is wholly a work of God. It is said to be both a finished work and a gift, and, therefore, it lays no obligation upon the saved one to complete it himself, or to make after payments of service for it.”

Lewis Sperry Chafer

About This Quote

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

Salvation is presented as a divine act completed by God, not a human achievement requiring further effort or repayment.

In simple terms: Divine gift, no human duty

Key Takeaway

Grace is unearned and complete

Themes

theology grace salvation divine sovereignty human agency

Mood

reverent hopeful confident

Type

doctrinal theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal conversion
  • church preaching
  • theological debate
  • spiritual counseling
  • missionary work

Key Concepts

soteriology gift doctrine faith obedience

Practical Applications

  • teaching doctrine of grace
  • counseling believers on assurance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this view affect personal responsibility?
  • What implications does it have for worship practices?
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