Faith Quote by John Calvin
““Faith acquires what the Law requires; nay, the Law requires, in order that faith may acquire what is thus required; nay, more, God demands of us faith itself, and finds not what he thus demands, until by giving he makes it possible to find it.””
About This Quote
Source Treat: Institutes of the Christian Religion, 1536
Faith must be actively exercised; it is both the means and the end, requiring divine enablement to be realized.
In simple terms: Faith needs action and God's help.
Key Takeaway
Act on faith, trust God's provision.
Themes
faith
divine will
human agency
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- spiritual growth
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you practice faith daily?
- What does divine enablement mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Faith without action is empty; divine aid is essential.
