Quotes related to Ephesians 2:8-9
Christianity teaches that when man sinned, God opted for forgiveness rather than fairness. He opted for grace and mercy rather than justice.
— Andy Stanley
Religion operates on the principle 'I obey-therefore I am accepted by God.' But the operating principle of the gospel is 'I am accepted by God through what Christ has done-therefore I obey.'
— Timothy Keller
There's only one thing to do with God's offer of the gift of salvation: Say "thank you" and embrace it.
— David Jeremiah
We may be surprised at the people we find in heaven. God has a soft spot for sinners. His standards are quite low.
— Desmond Tutu
Does being born into a Christian family make one a Christian? No! God has no grandchildren.
— Corrie Ten Boom
God relentlessly offers his grace to people who do not deserve it, or seek it, or even appreciate it after they have been saved by it.
— Timothy Keller
The lifeblood of Christianity is not our persistence in moving toward God but God's persistence in moving toward us.
— Tullian Tchividjian
God's grace is freely available but in order to receive it you have to realize you are lost without it.
— David Jeremiah
You may make some mistakes - but that doesn't make you a sinner. You've got the very nature of God on the inside of you.
— Joel Osteen
The cross of Christ exists because mankind-loved by God, created by God, set in motion by God-betrayed God and prefers his stuff to him.
— Matt Chandler
God grades on the Cross not on the curve.
— Adrian Rogers
The prerequisite for receiving the grace of God is to know you need it.
— Timothy Keller