Christ Quote by John Calvin
“Let us consider this settled, that no one has made progress in the school of Christ who does not joyfully await the day of death and final resurrection.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Institutes of the Christian Religion, 1536
True Christian progress requires joyful anticipation of death and resurrection.
In simple terms: Joyful hope of afterlife drives spiritual growth.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate joyful hope in faith.
Themes
faith
hope
mortality
spiritual growth
Mood
reflective
spiritual
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- mission work
- ethical decisions
- counseling
Key Concepts
theology
eschatology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does hope shape your daily actions?
- What does joyful anticipation mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Joyful anticipation may be hard during suffering.
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