Agony Quote by Herrick Johnson
“Look, therefore, which way we will, whether at the direct Scriptural statements of death as the penalty of sin, or at the agony of the cross as a means of rescue, or at the joy of the angels of God over a rescue; we see from either that it must be a work of infinite and eternal consequence--the work of redemption.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Work of Redemption, 1905
Redemption is an eternal, infinite work revealed through death, the cross, and heavenly joy.
In simple terms: Redemption is an eternal work shown by death, the cross, and angels.
Key Takeaway
Recognize redemption’s profound, timeless impact.
Themes
faith
eternity
redemption
spirituality
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual awakening
- community worship
- missionary work
- counseling
Key Concepts
infinite consequence
salvation
divine work
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your belief shape your view of redemption?
- What role does suffering play in your spiritual journey?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of redemption vary across traditions.
![“If you suffer [death] in the way of God, it will be your profit in this world, and your reward in the next.” quote by Hassan al-Banna](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b90/hassan-al-banna-44744_death_if-you-suffer-death-in-the-way-of-god-it_2106593.jpg)
![“[W]e must learn to accommodate ourselves to the discovery that some of those cunningly-fashioned instruments called human souls have only a very limited range of music, and will not vibrate in the least under a touch that fills others with tremulous rapture or quivering agony.” quote by George Eliot](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9be/george-eliot-84_agony_w-e-must-learn-to-accommodate-ourselves_12409.jpg)
