Penance Quote by Archibald Alexander Hodge
““(b) That the external penance of the Romanist is an impertinent attempt to supplement the perfect satisfaction of Christ;””
About This Quote
Source Theology: Systematic Theology, 1905
Human attempts at penance cannot match Christ’s perfect satisfaction; reliance on divine grace is required.
In simple terms: Works cannot replace Christ’s atonement.
Key Takeaway
Trust in Christ’s sacrifice.
Themes
faith
grace
atonement
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- missionary work
- ethical decisions
- counseling
Key Concepts
theology
soteriology
humility
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true repentance look like?
- How can we balance good works with reliance on grace?
A Different Perspective
Human effort may still be valuable as expression of faith.
