Without the Spirit man is so infirm that he cannot, with all other means whatsoever, be enabled to think one right saving thought of God, of Christ, or of his blessed things.
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There can be but one will the master in our salvation, but that shall never be the will of man, but of God; therefore man must be saved by grace.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes that human salvation comes not from human effort but through divine grace.
John Bunyan's quote reflects the theological belief that salvation is not achieved through human deeds or willpower, but is a gift of grace from God. It suggests that no matter how hard humans strive, their salvation is determined by a higher divine will, which underscores the role of faith and grace in spiritual beliefs.
Themes
SalvationGraceDivine WillFaithTheology
In practice
Example use cases
During a sermon about faith and grace, the pastor might use this quote to illustrate that human effort alone cannot achieve salvation.
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