Suffering, sin, and evil are no longer located in God's…
““Suffering, sin, and evil are no longer located in God's will, but are understood as arising within a finite, open, developmental, and future-oriented creation. They are dealt with by the power of God's love revealed in the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ. God's answer to the problem of woundedness and wickedness is not to show us now or in the eschaton how they fit into God's design or mosaic, but to show us how God overcomes the brokenness and maliciousness of the creation now and in the eschaton through the redemptive power of the cross and resurrection. Divine power is rethought as the suffering and transforming power of Jesus' cross and resurrection, not as the omnipotent power of the timeless will of God. Incarnation, instead of immutability, defines God's will and way. God is the suffering and transforming God.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Divine power is reframed as suffering love through Christ’s cross and resurrection, emphasizing transformation over omnipotence.
In simple terms: God’s love transforms suffering through Christ.
Key Takeaway
Embrace transformative love.
Themes
theology
redemption
suffering
love
spirituality
Mood
theological
contemplative
Type
Divine power:1
Resurrection of jesus christ:1
Suffering:1
Resurrection Of Jesus:0
God'S Love:1
Sin Evil:0
God Suffering:0
Suffering Sin:0
God Incarnation:0
Suffering Transforming:1
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- counseling
- church teaching
- ethical reflection
Key Concepts
Christology
divine nature
theodicy
faith practice
Questions to Reflect On
- How does viewing suffering as transformative affect faith?
- What implications does this have for understanding divine power?
A Different Perspective
Complex theological debate exists.