Faith from its essential nature implies the fallen state of man, while it recognizes the principles of the covenant of grace. It is itself the condit… - Gardiner Spring

" "

Faith from its essential nature implies the fallen state of man, while it recognizes the principles of the covenant of grace. It is itself the condition of that covenant. It is a grace which is alike distinguished from the love of angels and the faith of devils. It is peculiar to the returning sinner. None but a lost sinner needs it; none but a humbled sinner relishes it.

English
Collect this quote

About Gardiner Spring

Gardiner Spring (February 24, 1785 – August 18, 1873) was an American minister and religious author.

All quotes from Gardiner Spring Similar Quotes by other Originators
Works in ChatGPT, Claude, or Any AI

Add semantic quote search to your AI assistant via MCP. One command setup.

Set Up MCP

Additional quotes by Gardiner Spring

If you have nothing of the spirit of prayer, nothing of the love of the brotherhood, nothing of mortifying the spirit of the world, nothing of growth in grace, of cordial, habitual, persevering obedience to the Divine commands, how can it be that you have been brought nigh by the blood of Christ?
Sources available for members. Sign up free to see where this quote comes from
Find Similar
PREMIUM FEATURE
Advanced Search Filters

Filter search results by source, date, and more with our premium search tools.

Unlock Premium Filters
The highest point of Christian experience is to press forward. It is a distinguishing trait in the character of every good man that he grows in grace. Grace in the heart as certainly improves and advances, as a tree thrives in a kindly and well watered soil.
Sources available for members. Sign up free to see where this quote comes from
Find Similar