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To believe in Jesus, is to believe that the historic…

“To believe in Jesus, is to believe that the historic person who lived on this earth more than 2000 years ago was the image of the invisible God. That's a huge leap of faith, but it is my leap of faith, it's the act of faith of the Christian community.” quote by Richard Rohr
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“To believe in Jesus, is to believe that the historic person who lived on this earth more than 2000 years ago was the image of the invisible God. That's a huge leap of faith, but it is my leap of faith, it's the act of faith of the Christian community.”

Richard Rohr

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Faith involves trusting a historical figure as a divine representation, a personal and communal leap beyond evidence.

In simple terms: Believing in Jesus is a leap of faith.

Key Takeaway

Embrace communal faith.

Themes

religion faith history

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • church services
  • personal prayer
  • interfaith dialogue

Key Concepts

theology spirituality mythic imagination

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “image of the invisible God” mean to you?
  • How does community shape your belief?
A Different Perspective

Faith may clash with rational inquiry.

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