It is not enough to know the Son of God in the Father's…
“It is not enough to know the Son of God in the Father's nature only, unless we acknowledge Him in what is ours without withdrawal of what is His own. For that self-emptying, which He underwent for man's restoration, was the dispensation of compassion, not the loss of power. For, though by the eternal purpose of God there was 'no other name under heaven given to men whereby they must be saved' (Acts 4:12), the Invisible made His substance visible, the Intemporal temporal, the Impassable passable: not that power might sink into weakness, but that weakness might pass into indestructible power.”
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 stresses that knowing God requires recognizing both divine and human aspects of Christ, emphasizing self‑emptying love rather than loss of power.
In simple terms: Know God by seeing both His divine and human sides.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility as strength.
Themes
theity
humility
theology
Mood
reverent
contemplative
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- preaching
- personal reflection
- spiritual formation
Key Concepts
Incarnation
self‑emptying
compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- How does Christ’s humility inspire your own actions?
- What does “self‑emptying” mean in daily life?
A Different Perspective
The concept of divine power becoming weakness can be hard to grasp.