It is obvious that the aspects of mystery which gather…
““It is obvious that the aspects of mystery which gather round the word "election" are not confined to it alone. An important class of words, such as "calling," "predestination" "foreknowledge," "purpose," "gift," bears this same character; asserting or connoting, in appropriate contexts, the element of the inscrutable and sovereign in the action of the Divine will upon man, and particularly upon man's will and affection toward God. And it will be felt by careful students of the Bible in its larger and more general teachings that one deep characteristic of the Book, which with all its boundless multiplicity is yet one, is to emphasize on the side of man everything that can humble, convict, reduce to worshipping silence (see for typical passages Job 40:3, 1; Ro 3:19), and on the side of God everything which can bring home to man the transcendence and sovereign claims of his almighty Maker.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Divine election concepts reveal mystery and humility in human will.
In simple terms: God’s choices are mysterious and humbling.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits of human understanding.
Themes
theology
humility
divine mystery
free will
Mood
reverent
inquisitive
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- sermon preparation
- biblical study
- personal meditation
Key Concepts
predestination
purpose
spiritual awe
Questions to Reflect On
- How does mystery shape faith?
- What role does human will play?
A Different Perspective
Emphasis on mystery may discourage inquiry.