Becoming Quote by Tony Campolo
“Because I am not yet living up to what Jesus expects me to be in those red letters in the Bible, I always define myself as somebody who is saved by God's grace and is on his way to becoming a Christian. (...) Being saved is trusting in what Christ did for us, but being Christian is dependent on the way we respond to what he did for us.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Gospel of Grace, 2010
Faith is a journey: being saved by grace is the start, but becoming a Christian requires ongoing response to Christ’s work.
In simple terms: Grace saves; living out faith requires active response.
Key Takeaway
Live out grace daily.
Themes
faith
grace
growth
Mood
hopeful
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church life
- personal devotion
- community service
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure growth beyond belief?
- What actions reflect true Christian living?
A Different Perspective
Grace alone may be misinterpreted as a license for complacency.
