by grace ye are saved, not of works,' but by the will of…
“by grace ye are saved, not of works,' but by the will of God through Jesus Christ . . . If we please Him in this present world, we shall receive also the future world, according as He has promised to us that He will raise us again from the dead, and that if we live worthily of Him, 'we shall also reign together with Him,' provided only we believe . . .”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Faith and divine grace, not human deeds, secure salvation and future blessings, contingent on belief and righteous living.
In simple terms: Grace, not works, saves; belief brings future hope.
Key Takeaway
Trust God’s grace, live righteously.
Themes
faith
grace
salvation
eternity
belief
Mood
hopeful
reverent
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- ethical decisions
- life after death
- community worship
Key Concepts
theology
soteriology
eschatology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does you define “righteous living”?
- What role does community play in sustaining belief?
A Different Perspective
Human effort alone cannot guarantee salvation; faith must be genuine.