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“Oh despise not election! therein lies all your hope, that there is a remnant who shall infallibly be saved.” quote by Thomas Goodwin
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“Oh despise not election! therein lies all your hope, that there is a remnant who shall infallibly be saved.”

Thomas Goodwin

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 assured for the chosen remnant; hope rests on divine election, not human effort.

In simple terms: God chooses some to be saved, giving them hope.

Key Takeaway

Trust in God's choosing, not personal merit.

Themes

faith election hope

Mood

reverent hopeful

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • spiritual doubt
  • church teaching
  • mission work

Key Concepts

predestination grace remnant

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does belief in election affect moral responsibility?
  • Can hope exist without personal agency?
A Different Perspective

Human effort cannot alter divine election; reliance on works may be misplaced.

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