Atonement Quote by John Taylor
““God’s plan in relation to man was that he should fall, and having fallen and obtained a knowledge of good and evil, (which knowledge he could not have obtained without placing himself in that position), then it became necessary that he should know concerning the atonement and redemption which should be brought about through the mediation of Jesus Christ.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Theological Lecture, 2015
Human fallibility leads to the need for redemption, which is fulfilled through Jesus Christ’s mediation.
In simple terms: Fall leads to need for salvation via Christ.
Key Takeaway
Seek redemption through faith.
Themes
theology
redemption
human nature
Mood
contemplative
spiritual
Type
doctrinal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual counseling
- church teaching
Key Concepts
original sin
atonement
Christology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect personal guilt?
- What role does Christ play in your life?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of atonement vary across denominations.
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