Agency Quote by Francis Schaeffer
“But the fact that Christ as the bridegroom brings forth fruit through me as the bride, through the agency of the indwelling Holy Spirit by faith, opens the way for me as a Christian to begin to know in the present life the reality of the supernatural. This is where the Christian is to live. Doctrine is important, but it is not an end in itself. There is to be an experiential reality, moment by moment.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The God Who Is There, 1971
Living faith involves experiencing the supernatural through the Holy Spirit, not just doctrine.
In simple terms: Faith is lived, not just taught.
Key Takeaway
Seek experiential faith.
Themes
faith
spirituality
experience
doctrine
Mood
contemplative
theological
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- prayer
- worship
- daily reflection
- spiritual mentorship
Key Concepts
Indwelling Spirit
Christian mysticism
personal revelation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern genuine spiritual experience?
- Can doctrine and experience coexist peacefully?
A Different Perspective
Experiences may be subjective and hard to verify.
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