Trust is that rare and priceless treasure that wins us the affection of our heavenly Father.
Brennan ManningRead
The saved sinner is prostrate in adoration, lost in wonder and praise. He knows repentance is not what we do in order to earn forgiveness; it is what we do because we have been forgiven. It serves as an expression of gratitude rather than an effort to earn forgiveness. Thus the sequence of forgiveness and then repentance, rather than repentance and then forgiveness, is crucial for understanding the gospel of grace.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Repentance stems from forgiveness, not as a means to earn it, and reflects gratitude towards grace.
This quote by Brennan Manning emphasizes that true repentance follows the experience of forgiveness, portraying it as a response of gratitude rather than a prerequisite to receiving grace. It underscores the idea that understanding the relationship between forgiveness and repentance is fundamental to grasping the essence of the gospel of grace.
Themes
ForgivenessRepentanceGraceGratitudeGospel
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about grace, one might quote this to illustrate the importance of recognizing the order of forgiveness and repentance.
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