Accounts Quote by Archibald Alexander
“No one was ever saved because his sins were small; no one was ever rejected on account of the greatness of his sins. Where sin abounded, grace shall much more abound.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Grace and Sin, Archibald Alexander, 1845
Sin is not measured by size; grace is proportionally greater where sin is greatest, offering hope despite wrongdoing.
In simple terms: Grace outweighs sin, even when sin is large.
Key Takeaway
Trust that grace can exceed any sin.
Themes
grace
sin
hope
redemption
Mood
reflective
reassuring
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal guilt
- confession
- spiritual counseling
- church teaching
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
theology
proportionality
divine mercy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing proportional grace affect your sense of forgiveness?
- Can you extend grace to others as you receive it?
A Different Perspective
Grace may be perceived as insufficient for severe wrongdoing; some may doubt its reach.
