Courage Quote by R.C. Sproul
““We are told today that in the boldness of faith we are to "name it and claim it." I suppose I should be more measured in my response to this trend, but I can't think of anything more foreign to the teaching of Christ. We come to the presence of God in boldness, but never in arrogance. Yes, we can name and claim those things God has clearly promised in Scripture. For instance, we can claim the certainty of forgiveness if we confess our sins before Him, because He promises that. But when it comes to getting a raise, purchasing a home, or finding healing from a disease, God hasn't made those kind of specific promises anywhere in Scripture, so we are not free to name and claim those things. As””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Teaching on Faith and Claiming Promises, 2015
Faith invites bold prayer for God‑promised blessings, but not for specific material gains not Scripture does not guarantee.
In simple terms: Bold prayer is for God’s promises, not personal wants.
Key Takeaway
Align requests with biblical promises.
Themes
faith
prayer
scripture
humility
Mood
reflective
serious
thoughtful
Type
theological
instructional
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- counseling
- financial decisions
Key Concepts
theology
biblical interpretation
spiritual discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern God’s promises from personal desire?
- What role does humility play in prayer?
A Different Perspective
May misuse of “name and claim” lead to disappointment and misplaced trust.
