the Lord did not say that both the Father and the Son…
““the Lord did not say that both the Father and the Son could not be known at all (in totum), for in that case His advent would have been superfluous. For why did He come hither? Was it that He should say to us, “Never mind seeking after God; for He is unknown, and ye shall not find Him;” as also the disciples of Valentinus falsely declare that Christ said to their AEons? But this is indeed vain. For the Lord taught us that no man is capable of knowing God, unless he be taught of God; that is, that God cannot be known without God: but that this is the express will of the Father, that God should be known. For they shall know Him to whomsoever the Son has revealed Him.””
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 requires divine revelation; humans cannot know God without God's teaching.
In simple terms: We need God's help to truly know Him.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine guidance to understand God.
Themes
faith
revelation
theology
humility
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- theological study
- spiritual mentorship
Key Concepts
knowledge of God
spiritual enlightenment
Questions to Reflect On
- Can we know God through reason alone?
- What role does revelation play in faith?
A Different Perspective
Human reason alone is insufficient for true knowledge.