C. I. Scofield Professions : Writer Born : August 19, 1843 Died : July 24, 1921 Browse All Authors Top 6 quotes by C. I. Scofield Grace is not looking for good men whom it may approve, for it is not grace but mere justice to approve goodness. [Rather] it is looking for condemned, guilty, speechless and helpless men whom it may save, sanctify and glorify. C. I. Scofield kindness justice men In contrast with the law, which imposed giving as a divine requirement, Christian giving is voluntary, and a test of sincerity and love. C. I. Scofield christian law giving The promise to the Church is a promise of persecution, if faithful in this world, but a promise of a great inheritance and reward hereafter. C. I. Scofield faithful church promise As a dispensation, grace begins with the death and resurrection of Christ (Rom. 3:24-26; 4:24,25). The point of testing is no longer legal obedience as the condition of salvation, but acceptance or rejection of Christ, with good works as a fruit of salvation. . . . C. I. Scofield rejection grace acceptance The Word of truth teaches in the clearest and most positive terms that all of the dead will be raised. No doctrine of the faith rests upon a more literal and emphatic body of Scripture authority than this, nor is any more vital to Christianity. C. I. Scofield doctrine scripture body If a preacher is cultured, gentle, earnest, intellectual, and broadly tolerant, the sheep of God run after him. He, of course, speaks beautifully about Christ, and uses the old words redemption, the cross, even sacrifice and atonement-but what is his Gospel? That is the crucial question. Is salvation, perfect, entire, eternal,-justification, sanctification, glory,-the alone work of Christ, and the free gift of God to faith alone? C. I. Scofield sacrifice christian running Similar Authors Ihab Hassan writer Ingmar Bergman writer Isabella Bird writer Ivan E. Coyote writer Al Feldstein writer Bert Sugar writer All Authors
