Arise Quote by Anonymous
“I do not come into this pulpit hoping that perhaps somebody will of his own free will return to Christ. My hope lies in another quarter. I hope that my Master will lay hold of some of them and say, "You are mine, and you shall be mine. I claim you for myself." My hope arises from the freeness of grace, and not from the freedom of the will.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Unknown Christian preaching, 20th century
The speaker trusts that divine grace, not human will, will bring people to faith.
In simple terms: Grace, not will, brings people to faith.
Key Takeaway
Rely on divine grace.
Themes
faith
grace
divine will
human will
salvation
Mood
hopeful
reverent
Type
theological
spiritual
When to use this quote
- church services
- personal prayer
- missionary work
- spiritual counseling
- evangelism
Key Concepts
theology
predestination
grace
free will
salvation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal effort with faith?
- Can grace act without human response?
A Different Perspective
Human resistance can thwart divine plans.
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