Ministers, who now often meet their people to preach to…
““Ministers, who now often meet their people to preach to ’em the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, to convince ’em that there is a God, and declare to ’em what manner of being he is, and to convince ’em that he governs and will judge the world, and that there is a future state of rewards and punishments, and to preach to ’em a Christ in heaven and at the right hand of God in an unseen world, shall then meet their people in the most immediate sensible presence of this great God, Saviour and Judge, appearing in the most plain, visible and open manner, with great glory, with all his holy angels, before them and the whole world.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Preachers claim to describe an invisible God, yet they could instead appear directly with divine glory, making belief undeniable.
In simple terms: God could be seen directly, not just spoken about.
Key Takeaway
Consider the tangible presence of the divine.
Themes
theology
faith
revelation
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- church services
- personal meditation
- public debates
- crisis of faith
Key Concepts
divine visibility
spiritual authority
religious experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How would you react to a direct encounter with God?
- Does seeing replace believing?
A Different Perspective
People may reject visible manifestations as blasphemy.