It is completely incomprehensible to us how God can reveal…
“It is completely incomprehensible to us how God can reveal himself and to some extent make himself known in created beings: eternity in time, immensity in space, infinity in finite, immutability in change, being in becoming, the all, as it were, in that which is nothing. This mystery cannot be comprehended; it can only be gratefully acknowledged.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Divine mysteries reveal paradoxes where eternity meets time, infinity meets finiteness, and change coexists with immutability, inviting humble gratitude rather than full comprehension.
In simple terms: God’s paradoxes are beyond full human understanding.
Key Takeaway
Embrace mystery with gratitude.
Themes
theology
philosophy
paradox
humility
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- academic study
- interfaith dialogue
- creative worship
Key Concepts
mysticism
creational theology
finite-infinite tension
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance mystery with faith?
- What practices nurture reverent awe?
A Different Perspective
Intellectual pursuit may lead to skepticism.