We must be global Christians with a global vision because our God is a global God.
John StottRead
Saving faith is resting faith, the trust which relies entirely on the Savior.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Saving faith is a complete trust in the Savior, free from self-reliance.
In this quote, John Stott emphasizes that true saving faith involves a deep reliance on Jesus Christ as the Savior. It underscores that individuals must place their complete trust in Him rather than depending on their own strength or merits, highlighting the essence of grace in salvation.
Themes
FaithTrustSaviorSalvationGrace
In practice
Example use cases
During a sermon focused on salvation, this quote can be used to illustrate the importance of faith in Christ.
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All quotes →Mission arises from the heart of God Himself and is communicated from His heart to ours. Mission is the global outreach of the global people of a global God.
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An unchurched christian is a grotesque anomaly. The New Testament knows nothing of such a person. For the church lies at the very center of the eternal purpose of God. It is not a divine afterthought. It is not an accident of history. On the contrary, the church is God's new community.
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It is a great comfort to know that our judge will be none other than our savior.
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Many (Christians) have zeal without knowledge, enthusiasm without enlightenment. In more modern jargon, they are keen but clueless.
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