Agreement Quote by Lee Strobel
“I think there's a faith formula in that verse: believe plus receive equals become. So I think believing's important, having intellectual agreement with Christian doctrine is important, but there has to be a time when we receive God's gift of grace - not that we've earned it or merit it or deserve it - but receive this free gift of forgiveness and eternal life that Jesus purchased on the cross for us.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Case for Faith by Lee Strobel, 2005
Faith involves belief, receiving divine grace, and transformation, not merely intellectual agreement.
In simple terms: Faith is belief plus receiving God's gift.
Key Takeaway
Embrace belief and openness to grace.
Themes
faith
grace
transformation
Mood
hopeful
contemplative
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- spiritual counseling
- life crises
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual growth
belief systems
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “receive” mean to you?
- How can you balance belief and deeds?
A Different Perspective
Belief without action may stagnate faith.
