Quotemeal: Jul. 23rd, 2026

Thursday, July 23, 2026

"Pardon comes not to the soul alone; or rather, Christ comes not to the soul with pardon only! It is that which He opens the door and enters by, but He comes with a Spirit of life and power."
— John Owen

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Illustration of John Owen — "Pardon comes not to the soul alone; or rather, Christ comes not to the soul with pardon only! It is that which He opens the door and enters by, but He comes with a Spirit of life and power."

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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.