We are now assuming that we have here the centre and goal…
“We are now assuming that we have here the centre and goal of all God's works, and therefore the hidden beginning of them all. We are also assuming that the prominent place occupied by this divine work has something corresponding to it in the essence of God, that the Son forms the centre of the Trinity, and that the essence of the divine being has, so to speak, its locus ... in His work, in the name and person of Jesus Christ.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote asserts that Christ is the central focus of God's purpose, embodying the divine essence within the Trinity.
In simple terms: Christ is the core of God's work and being.
Key Takeaway
Recognize Christ as the focal point of divine purpose.
Themes
theology
Trinity
Christology
purpose
divine essence
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
doctrinal
When to use this quote
- preaching
- personal meditation
- academic study
- faith formation
Key Concepts
Trinitarian doctrine
Christocentric focus
theological anthropology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does viewing Christ as the centre affect your understanding of God?
- What implications does this have for personal faith?
A Different Perspective
The claim may be contested by non‑Trinitarian traditions.