Arms Quote by John Flavel
“The opening of your hearts to receive the Lord Jesus Christ is not a work done by any power of your own, but the arm of the Lord is revealed therein.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: 17th Century Religious Text, 1650
Receiving Christ is a divine act, not a human effort, revealing God's power.
In simple terms: Receiving Christ is God's work, not ours.
Key Takeaway
Rely on divine grace rather than self‑effort.
Themes
faith
spirituality
humility
divine grace
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
theological
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church worship
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
theology
religious experience
grace
Questions to Reflect On
- How does one balance faith and personal responsibility?
- What role does community play in spiritual growth?
A Different Perspective
May be misinterpreted as passive fatalism.
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