The mystery of Scripture is so abstruse and profound that…
““The mystery of Scripture is so abstruse and profound that no man or angel could have known it, had it not been divinely revealed. That eternity—should be born; that he who thunders in the heavens—should cry in the cradle; that he who rules the stars—should suck the breasts; that the Prince of Life—should die; that the Lord of Glory—should be put to shame; that sin should be punished to the full—yet pardoned to the full; who could ever have conceived of such a mystery, had not the Scripture revealed it to us?””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Divine revelation explains profound mysteries that human or angelic minds could not grasp alone.
In simple terms: Divine truth reveals deep mysteries.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual insight.
Themes
faith
mystery
revelation
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- scriptural study
- theological debate
Key Concepts
theology
divine omniscience
Questions to Reflect On
- What mysteries challenge your belief?
- How do you reconcile divine mystery with reason?
A Different Perspective
Human understanding is limited without divine aid.