... the divine knowing - what the Father knows, and what…
““... the divine knowing - what the Father knows, and what the Word says in response to that knowing, and what the Spirit broods upon under the speaking of the Word - all that eternal intellectual activity isn't just daydreaming. It's the cause of everything that is. God doesn't find out about creation; he knows it into being. His knowing has hair on it. It is an effective act. What he knows, is. What he thinks, by the very fact of his thinking, jumps from no-thing into thing. He never thought of anything that wasn't.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Divine knowledge is active creation; God’s knowing is an effective act that brings things into being.
In simple terms: God’s knowing creates reality.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the power of thought in shaping existence.
Themes
creation
knowledge
faith
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- spiritual practice
- creative work
- scientific discovery
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy of mind
Questions to Reflect On
- How does divine knowledge differ from human understanding?
- Can thought alone manifest change?
A Different Perspective
Concept may conflict with empirical views of causality.