Christ Quote by Matthew Henry
“None shall be saved by Christ but those only who work out their own salvation while God is working in them by His truth and His Holy Spirit. We cannot do without God; and God will not do without us.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1708
Salvation requires both divine work and personal effort; God and humanity must cooperate.
In simple terms: Salvation needs God and personal effort together.
Key Takeaway
Partner with God in your faith journey.
Themes
faith
salvation
cooperation
Mood
devotional
encouraging
Type
theological
spiritual
When to use this quote
- church life
- personal prayer
- mission work
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual partnership
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance reliance on God with personal responsibility?
- What practices help you sense God's work?
A Different Perspective
Human effort alone is insufficient without divine grace.
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