Acceptance Quote by B. B. Warfield
“We have but one Saviour; and that one Saviour is Jesus Christ our Lord. Nothing that we are and nothing that we can do enters in the slightest measure into the ground of our acceptance with God. Jesus did it all.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Gospel of John, 1885
Human effort cannot earn divine acceptance; only Christ’s sacrifice grants salvation.
In simple terms: We cannot earn God’s favor; Christ does.
Key Takeaway
Trust solely in Christ for salvation.
Themes
faith
salvation
grace
human limitation
theology
Mood
reverent
solemn
didactic
Type
theological
scriptural
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- missionary work
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
soteriology
doctrine
spiritual dependence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect personal accountability?
- What role does good works play after acceptance?
A Different Perspective
May overlook human responsibility in moral actions.