Atonement Quote by Jerry Bridges
““The atonement was God’s extending favor to people who deserved not favor but wrath. The atonement was God’s bridging the awful “Grand Canyon” of sin to reach people who were in rebellion against Him. And He did this at infinite cost to Himself by sending Jesus to die in our place.””
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Gospel of the Kingdom", 1990
The atonement is God's costly grace, bridging humanity's sin to reconcile them with Him
In simple terms: God paid the ultimate price to reconcile sinners with Him
Key Takeaway
Accept divine grace despite personal unworthiness
Themes
salvation
grace
redemption
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
spiritual
theological
When to use this quote
- worship
- prayer
- ethical living
- community service
Key Concepts
theology
soteriology
divine sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing divine cost affect your daily life?
- In what ways can you embody gratitude for grace?
A Different Perspective
Understanding grace can lead to complacency; requires active response
