To believe the doctrine of it [imputation], or not to…
![“To believe the doctrine of it [imputation], or not to believe it, as thus or thus explained, is one thing; and to enjoy the thing, or not to enjoy it, is another. I no way doubt but that many men do receive more grace from God than they understand or will own, and have a greater efficacy of it in…” quote by Thomas R. Schreiner](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/b6e/thomas-r-schreiner-44346_quote_to-believe-the-doctrine-of-it-imputation_970287.jpg)
““To believe the doctrine of it [imputation], or not to believe it, as thus or thus explained, is one thing; and to enjoy the thing, or not to enjoy it, is another. I no way doubt but that many men do receive more grace from God than they understand or will own, and have a greater efficacy of it in them than they will believe. Men may be really saved by that grace which doctrinally they do deny; and they may be justified by the imputation of that righteousness, which, in opinion, they deny to be imputed: for””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Grace can operate independently of belief; people may receive divine favor and be saved even if they deny its doctrine.
In simple terms: Grace works beyond our understanding and belief.
Key Takeaway
Trust that divine grace can act even when you doubt.
Themes
grace
faith
salvation
doctrine
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal doubt
- spiritual counseling
- church teaching
- mission work
Key Concepts
imputation
divine efficacy
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile doctrinal doubt with experienced grace?
- Can grace be fully trusted without belief?
A Different Perspective
Grace alone may not guarantee lasting transformation without personal acceptance.