It is the love of Christ, i. e. his love to us which…
““It is the love of Christ, i. e. his love to us which passes knowledge. It is infinite; not only because it inheres in an infinite subject, but because the condescension and sufferings to which it led, and the blessings which it secures for its objects, are beyond our comprehension. This love of Christ, though it surpasses the power of our understanding to comprehend, is still a subject of experimental knowledge. We may know how excellent, how wonderful, how free, how disinterested, how long-suffering, how manifold and constant, it is, and that it is infinite. And this is the highest and most sanctifying of all knowledge. Those who thus know the love of Christ towards them, purify themselves even as he is pure.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Christ’s love is infinite, surpassing human understanding, yet can be experientially known and transformative.
In simple terms: Christ’s love is endless and can be known personally.
Key Takeaway
Seek to experience and reflect Christ’s love.
Themes
faith
divine love
spiritual growth
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- community worship
- charitable service
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
experiential knowledge
sanctification
Questions to Reflect On
- How does experiencing Christ’s love change daily life?
- In what ways can we share this love with others?
A Different Perspective
Human intellect cannot fully grasp divine love; experience is limited.