Acceptable Quote by Graeme Goldsworthy
“The gospel is saying that, what man cannot do in order to be accepted with God, this God Himself has done for us in the person of Jesus Christ. To be acceptable to God we must present to God a life of perfect and unceasing obedience to his will. The gospel declares that Jesus has done this for us. For God to be righteous he must deal with our sin. This also he has done for us in Jesus. The holy law of God was lived out perfectly for us by Christ, and its penalty was paid perfectly for us by Christ. The living and dying of Christ for us, and this alone is the basis of our acceptance with God”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Gospel of the Kingdom by Graeme Goldsworthy, 1995
The gospel teaches that humanity cannot earn God's acceptance; Christ's perfect obedience and sacrifice fulfill God's law, making us acceptable.
In simple terms: Christ’s perfect life and death make us right with God.
Key Takeaway
Rely on Christ’s work for acceptance.
Themes
salvation
obedience
grace
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal worship
- spiritual growth
- ethical decisions
- community service
Key Concepts
Atonement
divine justice
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- How does trusting Christ’s work change your daily choices?
- What does “perfect obedience” look like today?
A Different Perspective
Human effort alone cannot achieve divine acceptance.
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