Justice Quote by Jonathan Edwards
““First, All the good that they have is in and through Christ; he is made unto us wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. All the good of the fallen and redeemed creature is concerned in these four things, and cannot be better distributed than into them; but Christ is each of them to us, and we have none of them any otherwise than in him.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Nature of Christ, 1740
Christ embodies wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption, which are the ultimate good for humanity.
In simple terms: Christ provides wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, redemption.
Key Takeaway
Seek Christ for spiritual fulfillment.
Themes
theology
spirituality
redemption
wisdom
righteousness
Mood
reflective
devotional
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
Christian doctrine
soteriology
metaphysics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does one experience these virtues?
- Can these concepts be understood metaphorically?
A Different Perspective
The view may not resonate with non‑Christian perspectives.
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