Quotes related to Ephesians 2:8-9
We are all so sunk in sin, and so wedded to the world, that we would never turn to God and seek salvation, unless He first called us by His grace. Without a divine call, no one can be saved.
— JC Ryle
We obey God's Law, not to be loved but because we are loved in Christ.
— Jerry Bridges
Sin is essentially a departure from God.
— Martin Luther
Regeneration is a work of the omnipotent power of God, power that nothing can overcome or resist.
— RC Sproul
Here's something to think about: If God appeared to you and asked, "Why should I let you into heaven?" how would you answer?
— Andy Stanley
Your salvation depends on what [Christ] has done for you, not on what you do for Him. It isn't your hold on God that saves you. It's His hold on you.
— Billy Graham
When grace happens, we receive not a nice compliment from God but a new heart. Give your heart to Christ, and he returns the favor.
— Max Lucado
To accept grace is to admit failure, a step we are hesitant to take. We opt to impress God with how good we are rather than confessing how great he is.
— Max Lucado
If we are proud of our talents we betray our lack of gratitude to God.
— John Calvin
Self-improveme nt is no more God's plan than self-salvation.
— John Ortberg
If God were willing to sell His grace, we would accept it more quickly and gladly than when He offers it for nothing.
— Martin Luther
Thankfully, while our self-righteousness reaches far, God's grace reaches farther.
— Tullian Tchividjian