Acceptance Quote by John Calvin
“We explain justification simply as the acceptance with which God receives us into his favor as righteous men. And we say that it consists in the remission of sins and the imputation of Christ’s righteousness.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Institutes of the Christian Religion, 1536
Justification is God's gracious acceptance, granting righteousness through Christ’s at and the forgiveness of sins.
In simple terms: God declares us righteous by Christ’s work, not our own.
Key Takeaway
Trust in Christ’s righteousness for salvation.
Themes
theology
salvation
grace
Mood
solemn
instructive
Type
theological
doctrinal
When to use this quote
- preaching
- personal study
- confessional teaching
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
justification
imputation
remission of sins
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be “righteous” before God?
- How does this view affect daily moral choices?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations differ on how faith and works interact.
