--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And so, we presume nothing whatsoever on…" description: "\"“And so, we presume nothing whatsoever on account of ourselves or any of our merits, but having been supported only by the obedience of Christ crucifie..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aac/john-thomas-68072_quote_and-so-we-presume-nothing-whatsoever-on_476466.jpg" --- # And so, we presume nothing whatsoever on account of… ![“And so, we presume nothing whatsoever on account of ourselves or any of our merits, but having been supported only by the obedience of Christ crucified, we thoroughly acquiesce to it, so that when we believe in Him it becomes ours. Again, this alone is abundantly sufficient both for covering over…” quote by John Thomas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aac/john-thomas-68072_quote_and-so-we-presume-nothing-whatsoever-on_476466.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aac/john-thomas-68072_quote_and-so-we-presume-nothing-whatsoever-on_476466.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aac/john-thomas-68072_quote_and-so-we-presume-nothing-whatsoever-on_476466.jpg) > ““And so, we presume nothing whatsoever on account of ourselves or any of our merits, but having been supported only by the obedience of Christ crucified, we thoroughly acquiesce to it, so that when we believe in Him it becomes ours. Again, this alone is abundantly sufficient both for covering over all our iniquities and also for rendering us safe and secure against all temptation at the same time.”” John Thomas ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Belief in Christ’s crucifixion fully covers sin and protects against temptation, making it sufficient for salvation. **In simple terms:** Faith in Christ’s sacrifice covers sin and guards against temptation. Key Takeaway Trust in Christ’s sacrifice for spiritual security. Themes faith redemption spiritual security Mood reverent hopeful Type theological inspirational When to use this quote - personal prayer - church teaching - confessional practice - ethical decision‑making Key Concepts theology salvation grace Questions to Reflect On - How does this belief shape daily choices? - What challenges arise when relying solely on this belief? A Different Perspective Interpretations of “sufficient” vary across denominations. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Obedience](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/obedience/) ## Related quotes > [Bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. 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