Absence Quote by Horatius Bonar
“Faith is the acknowledgment of the entire absence of all goodness in us, and the recognition of the cross as the substitute for all the want on our part. Faith saves, because it owns the complete salvation of another, and not because it contributes anything to that salvation.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian Life, 1860
Faith is recognizing our total lack of goodness and trusting the cross to meet our needs, saving us by relying on Christ’s work rather than our own.
In simple terms: Faith admits our emptiness, trusts Christ’s sacrifice.
Key Takeaway
Rely on Christ, not self.
Themes
faith
humility
salvation
Mood
reflective
solemn
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual doubt
- seeking meaning
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
theology
grace
substitution
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront feelings of inadequacy?
- What does trusting a substitute mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Faith may be challenged by personal suffering or doubt.
