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“Not through thoughts, wisdom, and will does the faith of Christ arise in us, but through an uncommon incomprehensible and hidden operation of the Spirit, which is given by faith in Christ only at the hearing of the Word and without any other work ours.” quote by Roland H. Bainton
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““Not through thoughts, wisdom, and will does the faith of Christ arise in us, but through an uncommon incomprehensible and hidden operation of the Spirit, which is given by faith in Christ only at the hearing of the Word and without any other work ours.””

Roland H. Bainton

About This Quote

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

Faith is a divine work sparked by hearing Scripture, not by human effort or intellect.

In simple terms: Faith comes from hearing God's word, not our own wisdom.

Key Takeaway

Listen to the Word to receive faith.

Themes

faith spirituality divine action humility

Mood

reverent reflective

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • church services
  • personal prayer
  • Bible study groups
  • spiritual retreats

Key Concepts

theology grace revelation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does hearing the Word change your belief?
  • What role does humility play in spiritual growth?
A Different Perspective

Human effort alone cannot generate true faith.

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