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“And just as there are no crimes so detestable that they can prevent the gift of grace, so too there can be no works so eminent that they are owed in condign [deserved] judgment that which is given freely. Would it not be a debasement of redemption in Christ’s blood, and would not God’s mercy be made secondary to human works, if justification, which is through grace, were owed in view of preceding merits, so that it were not the gift of a Donor, but the wages of a laborer?”
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 a free gift; human works cannot earn salvation, and making merit the basis of justification undermines Christ’s redemptive sacrifice.
In simple terms: Grace is free, works don’t earn salvation.
Key Takeaway
Rely on grace, not on personal merit.
Themes
theology
salvation
grace
Mood
reverent
thoughtful
Type
theological
didactic
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- sermon
- teaching
- counseling
Key Concepts
soteriology
divine mercy
human effort
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance good works with reliance on grace?
- Can merit ever be truly earned?
A Different Perspective
Human effort cannot replace divine grace; faith alone is insufficient without grace.