--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: First, All the good that they have is in…" description: "\"“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..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2ad/jonathan-edwards-770_justice_first-all-the-good-that-they-have-is-in_1279017.jpg" --- # First, All the good that they have is in and through… ![“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…” quote by Jonathan Edwards](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2ad/jonathan-edwards-770_justice_first-all-the-good-that-they-have-is-in_1279017.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2ad/jonathan-edwards-770_justice_first-all-the-good-that-they-have-is-in_1279017.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2ad/jonathan-edwards-770_justice_first-all-the-good-that-they-have-is-in_1279017.jpg) > ““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.”” [Jonathan Edwards](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jonathan-edwards/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. 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? 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