Grace Quote by Brennan Manning
““The disciple living by grace rather than law has undergone a decisive conversion—a turning from mistrust to trust. The foremost characteristic of living by grace is trust in the redeeming work of Jesus Christ.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Ragamuffin Gospel, 1990
Living by grace means trusting in Christ's redemption rather than relying on law, shifting from mistrust to trust.
In simple terms: Grace replaces legalism with trust in Jesus.
Embrace trust over rule‑following.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal faith
- church teaching
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does trusting grace look like daily?
- How can law and grace coexist?
Grace may be misunderstood as license to sin.