Admission Quote by Robert Farrar Capon
“A lost sheep is, for all practical purposes a dead sheep. It is the admission that we are dead in our sins---that we have no power of ourselves either to save ourselves or to convince anyone else that we are worth saving. It is the recognition that our whole life is out of our hands and that if we ever live again, our life will be entirely the gift of some gracious shepherd. God finds us the desert of death (not in the garden of improvement) and in the power of Jesus' resurrection, he puts us on his shoulders rejoicing and brings us home.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Shepherd’s Call, 1995
Human sinfulness leaves us powerless, needing divine grace for salvation and new life.
In simple terms: We are dead in sin and need God’s help.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine grace, not self‑reliance.
Themes
sin
grace
salvation
dependence
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual awakening
- faith renewal
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual surrender
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize your need for grace?
- What does surrender look like in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Human effort alone cannot overcome sin.
