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“No one can speak of the beginning but the one who was in the beginning. Thus the Bible begins with God's free affirmation, free acknowledgment, free revelation of himself: In the beginning God created...” quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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““No one can speak of the beginning but the one who was in the beginning. Thus the Bible begins with God's free affirmation, free acknowledgment, free revelation of himself: In the beginning God created...””

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The Bible opens with God's self‑revelation, emphasizing divine initiative over human speculation.

In simple terms: God reveals Himself first.

Key Takeaway

Seek divine truth.

Themes

theology faith origins

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

scriptural philosophical

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • study
  • spiritual formation

Key Concepts

Christian doctrine revelation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you experience divine revelation?
  • What role does human understanding play?
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