Righteous Quote by Desmond Ford
““This word "justify." It never means to make righteous inside. It means, strictly, to count righteous. It is very important to know that. The whole of true religion revolves around this issue.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Truth of the Gospel, Desmond Ford, 1975
The quote stresses that “justify” means to be counted as righteous, not to become righteous, highlighting a doctrinal point about salvation.
In simple terms: Justify = counted righteous, not made righteous.
Key Takeaway
Understand the distinction in doctrine.
Themes
theology
salvation
interpretation
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
theological
doctrinal
When to use this quote
- preaching
- Bible study
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
justification
faith
righteousness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this definition affect your view of grace?
- What implications does it have for religious practice?
