Christianity Quote by John Wesley
““Our main doctrines, which include all the rest, are three: That of repentance, of faith, and of holiness. The first of these we account, as it were, the porch of religion; the next, the door; the third, religion itself.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Doctrine of the Church, 1745
Religion is structured as a progression: repentance (porch), faith (door), and holiness (the house itself).
In simple terms: Faith builds on repentance and leads to holiness.
Key Takeaway
Practice repentance, then faith, then live holy.
Themes
faith
repentance
holiness
spiritual growth
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
theological
didactic
When to use this quote
- church life
- personal discipleship
- community worship
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does repentance shape your faith?
- What does holiness mean in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting any step stalls spiritual development.
