Christ Quote by Richard Baxter
“When Christ comes with regenerating grace, he finds no man sitting still, but all posting to eternal ruin, and making haste toward hell; till, by conviction, he first brings them to a stand, and then, by conversion, turn first their hearts, and then their lives, sincerely to himself.”
About This Quote
Source S: The Reformed Pastor, 1650
Christ’s grace confronts humanity’s inertia, urging swift repentance and transformation of heart and life.
In simple terms: Grace forces people to change quickly.
Key Takeaway
Embrace conviction and change.
Themes
faith
repentance
transformation
urgency
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- preaching
- personal conversion
- life coaching
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual awakening
moral urgency
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner convictions can you act on now?
- How do you recognize true spiritual urgency?
A Different Perspective
Some resist change despite conviction.
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