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Believe Quote by Charles Spurgeon

“If God requires of the sinner, dead in sin, that he should take the first step, then he requires just that which renders salvation as impossible under the gospel as it was under the law, since man is as unable to believe as he is to obey.” quote by Charles Spurgeon
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“If God requires of the sinner, dead in sin, that he should take the first step, then he requires just that which renders salvation as impossible under the gospel as it was under the law, since man is as unable to believe as he is to obey.”

Charles Spurgeon

About This Quote

Salvation requires both belief and obedience; human inability to both makes divine grace essential.

In simple terms: Faith and obedience are both needed for salvation.

Key Takeaway

Seek divine help to overcome human limits.

Themes

theology salvation human limitation grace

Mood

solemn contemplative

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal faith
  • preaching
  • spiritual counseling

Key Concepts

religion philosophy ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you reconcile faith with action?
  • What role does grace play in your life?
A Different Perspective

Human effort alone cannot achieve salvation.

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