Tertullian speaks the mind of the Latin Fa thers when he…
![“Tertullian speaks the mind of the Latin Fa thers when he says: "The guilt being removed, the penalty is removed also. Thus man is re stored to God according to the likeness of him [i. e. Adam] who in days gone by had been [created] to the image of God.” quote by Joseph Pohle](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/559/joseph-pohle-3769_psychology_tertullian-speaks-the-mind-of-the-latin_3033627.jpg)
““Tertullian speaks the mind of the Latin Fa thers when he says: "The guilt being removed, the penalty is removed also. Thus man is re stored to God according to the likeness of him [i. e. Adam] who in days gone by had been [created] to the image of God.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Removing guilt eliminates the need for punishment, restoring humanity to God's likeness as originally intended.
In simple terms: Without guilt, punishment ends, restoring divine likeness.
Key Takeaway
Seek forgiveness to restore your divine nature.
Themes
redemption
theology
human nature
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- confession
- spiritual counseling
- ethical decision making
- personal transformation
Key Concepts
original sin
divine likeness
penance
Questions to Reflect On
- How does acknowledging guilt change your actions?
- Can restoration be achieved without formal rites?
A Different Perspective
If guilt is internal, external penalties may still persist.