Atonement Quote by Charles Haddon Spurgeon
““We must not forget that the gospel of Christ is holy. It never excuses sin: it pardons it, but only through an atonement.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Gospel and Atonement, 1855
Christ's gospel is holy, it does not excuse sin but forgives it through atonement.
In simple terms: Forgiveness comes via atonement, not excuse.
Key Takeaway
Seek forgiveness, not justification.
Themes
faith
forgiveness
theology
Mood
contemplative
spiritual
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church teaching
- personal repentance
- counseling
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
atonement
sin
grace
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you view forgiveness as a license to sin?
- How does atonement shape moral responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of atonement vary across denominations.
