Best effort Quote by Robert Farrar Capon
“Salvation is not some felicitous state to which we can lift ourselves by our own bootstraps after the contemplation of sufficiently good examples. It is an utterly new creation into which we are brought by our death in Jesus' death and our resurrection in his. It comes not out of our own best efforts, however well-inspired or successfully pursued, but out of the shipwreck of all human efforts whatsoever.”
About This Quote
Salvation is not a self‑generated achievement but a transformative gift that arises through Christ’s death and resurrection, beyond human effort.
In simple terms: Salvation comes from Christ, not personal merit.
Key Takeaway
Grace, not works, yields salvation.
Themes
theology
spirituality
grace
Christian doctrine
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological exposition
spiritual insight
When to use this quote
- personal crisis of faith
- seeking meaning after loss
- religious counseling
- church teachings
Key Concepts
soteriology
divine initiative
Practical Applications
- embrace reliance on divine grace
- study resurrection theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view shape personal responsibility?
- What role, human effort play in spiritual growth?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary; some traditions emphasize synergistic cooperation between divine grace and human response.
