Christianity Quote by A.B. Simpson
““The heart of Christ is not only the heart of a man but has in it also the tenderness and gentleness of a woman. Jesus was not a man in the rigid sense of manhood as distinct from womanhood, but, as the Son of Man, the complete Head of Humanity.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Living Word, 1905
The quote emphasizes that Christ embodies both masculine and feminine qualities, highlighting tenderness and gentleness alongside authority.
In simple terms: Christ combines masculine and feminine traits.
Key Takeaway
Recognize balanced gender qualities in leadership.
Themes
theology
gender
Christ
spirituality
equality
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
theological
Type
Christianity:1
Egalitarianism:1
Jesus:1
Manhood:0
Women-in-ministry:1
Heart Christ:1
Christ Heart:1
Manhood Distinct:0
Man Tenderness:1
When to use this quote
- sermon
- theological essay
- Bible study
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
incarnation
humanity
divinity
gender complementarity
spiritual leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- How does gender symbolism affect faith?
- Can divine attributes transcend gender?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex theological debates.
![“This is, indeed, an insightful observation. The Archbishop [Joseph L. Berardin] insists that the natural resemblance between Christ and his priests must not stop merely with the fact that they share a common masculinity. Our question is, 'Why must it BEGIN there?' If the faithful cannot see Christ…” quote by Paul King Jewett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a00/paul-king-jewett-109803_christianity_this-is-indeed-an-insightful-observation_365844.jpg)
