Believers Quote by Samuel Bolton
““We (believers) still have the presence of sin, nay, the stirrings and workings of corruption. These make us to have many a sad heart and a wet eye. Yet Christ has thus far freed us from sin; it shall not have dominion. There may be the turbulence, but not the prevalence of sin...(Sin) may get into the throne of the heart and play the tyrant in this or that particular act of sin, but it shall never more be as a king there.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian Life, 1650s
Sin remains present but cannot dominate a believer who trusts Christ's deliverance.
In simple terms: Sin stays, but Christ frees us.
Key Takeaway
Trust Christ’s freedom over sin.
Themes
faith
spiritual warfare
hope
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
scriptural
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church counseling
- spiritual mentorship
- daily devotion
Key Concepts
theology
redemption
inner conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize sin’s subtle influence?
- What practices keep Christ’s freedom central?
A Different Perspective
Sin may still influence actions, requiring vigilance.
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