Christian Quote by Augustine
“The Jews looked upon a serpent to be freed from serpents; and we look upon the death of Christ to be delivered from death”
About This Quote
Source Treat: City of God, Augustine, 426 AD
Seeing Christ’s death as liberation from mortality offers spiritual redemption.
In simple terms: Christ frees us from death.
Key Takeaway
Seek redemption through faith.
Themes
redemption
faith
mortality
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teachings
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual liberation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect your life?
- What does liberation mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary across denominations.
![“There, said they, is the Mount Zion, the heavenly Jerusalem, the innumerable company of angels, and the spirits of just men made perfect. [Heb. 12:22-24] You are going now, said they, to the paradise of God, wherein you shall see the tree of life, and eat of the never-fading fruits thereof; and…” quote by John Bunyan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fc2/john-bunyan-1055_business_there-said-they-is-the-mount-zion-the-he_293392.jpg)
