Compassion Quote by G C Berkouwer
““The sanctification ... demanded is always an implicate of the sanctification that originates in God's mercy. Hence the sanctification of believers is never an independent area of human activity ... we can speak truly of sanctification only when we have understood the exceptionally great significance of the bond between Sola-fide and sanctification ... the Sola-fide ... a confession of 'By grace alone we are saved' ... is the only sound foundation for sanctification.””
About This Quote
Source Theological Treatise: Sanctification and Faith, G C Berkouwer, 1955
Sanctification depends on divine grace and faith; it cannot be achieved by human effort alone, but through the bond of justification.
In simple terms: Grace and faith together enable true sanctification.
Key Takeaway
Trust in grace, live faithfully.
Themes
theology
grace
faith
spiritual growth
Mood
reverent
instructive
Type
doctrinal
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- spiritual formation
- ethical living
Key Concepts
sola fide
sanctification
divine initiative
Questions to Reflect On
- How does faith shape daily moral choices?
- What is the relationship between grace and works?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the role of human cooperation in spiritual growth.
