Trust is that rare and priceless treasure that wins us the affection of our heavenly Father.
Brennan ManningRead
Nevertheless, the central affirmation of the Reformation stands: through no merit of ours, but by his mercy, WE HAVE BEEN RESTORED to a right relationship with God through the life, death, and resurrection of his beloved Son. This is the Good News, the gospel of Grace
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the concept of grace and redemption in Christianity, highlighting that restoration to a relationship with God is a gift, not earned by human merit.
Brennan Manning's quote reflects the core belief of the Christian Reformation, which asserts that humans cannot earn their way to God through their own actions or merits. Instead, it is through divine mercy and the sacrificial love displayed in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ that one can attain a restored relationship with God. This idea emphasizes grace as a fundamental aspect of the Christian faith, encapsulating the message that salvation is freely given and underscores the importance of faith over works.
Themes
GraceMercyRestorationRelationshipFaith
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about forgiveness and redemption, this quote can beautifully illustrate the theme of grace.
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All quotes →The sinners to whom Jesus directed His messianic ministry were not those who skipped morning devotions or Sunday church. His ministry was to those whom society considered real sinners. They had done nothing to merit salvation. Yet they opened themselves to the gift that was offered them. On the other hand, the self-righteous placed their trust in the works of the Law and closed their hearts to the message of grace.
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Do you honestly believe God likes you, not just loves you because theologically God has to love you?
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Suffering, failure, loneliness, sorrow, discouragement, and death will be part of your journey, but the Kingdom of God will conquer all these horrors. No evil can resist grace forever.
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For Ragamuffins, God's name is Mercy. We see our darkness as a prized possession because it drives us into the heart of God. Without mercy our darkness would plunge us into despair - for some, self-destruction. Time alone with God reveals the unfathomable depths of the poverty of the spirit. We are so poor that even our poverty is not our own: It belongs to the mysterium tremendum of a loving God.
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