Amount Quote by Martyn
“There is no better test as to whether a man is really preaching the New Testament gospel of salvation than the fact that some people might misunderstand it and misinterpret it to mean that it really amounts to this–that because you are saved by grace alone it does not matter at all what you do, that you can go on sinning as much as you like because it will abound all the more to the glory of grace. That is a very good test of gospel preaching. If my preaching and presentation of the gospel of salvation does not expose it to that misunderstanding, then it is not the gospel.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Unknown preacher, date unknown
The true test of gospel preaching is whether it prevents the belief that grace permits unlimited sin.
In simple terms: Gospel must show grace and obedience together.
Key Takeaway
Ensure preaching links grace with responsible living.
Themes
theology
grace
ethics
preaching
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
theological
expository
When to use this quote
- church teaching
- personal evangelism
- Bible study
- pastoral counseling
Key Concepts
Christian doctrine
salvation
misinterpretation
Questions to Reflect On
- Does the message balance grace and moral responsibility?
- How can we guard against antinomianism?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue that emphasizing works undermines grace.
