Believe Quote by Horatius Bonar
“Yet, after all, faith is not our righteousness. It is accounted to us in order to righteousness (Rom 4:5, GREEK), but not as righteousness; for in that case it would be a work like any other doing of man, and as such would be incompatible with the righteousness of the Son of God; the righteousness which is by faith. Faith connects us with the righteousness, and is therefore totally distinct from it. To confound the one with the other is to subvert the whole gospel of the grace of God. Our act of faith must ever be a separate thing from that which we believe.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Christian Life, 1855
Faith is a means of receiving righteousness, not a work that creates it; it remains distinct from the righteousness of Christ.
In simple terms: Faith brings righteousness, but does not earn it.
Key Takeaway
Keep faith separate from works.
Themes
faith
grace
theology
righteousness
gospel
Mood
reflective
reverent
thoughtful
Type
theological
spiritual
explanatory
When to use this quote
- personal devotion
- preaching
- teaching
- spiritual formation
- counseling
Key Concepts
Justification
grace
faith and
salvation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you distinguish faith from works in daily life?
- What risks arise when faith is treated as a work?
A Different Perspective
Faith alone cannot be proven by human effort; it requires divine trust.
