Christ Quote by Augustus Hopkins Strong
“Since Christ is the Word of God and the Truth of God, he may be received even by those who have not heard of his manifestation in the flesh... We have, therefore. the hope that even among the heathen there may be some, like Socrates, who, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit working through the truth of nature and conscience, have found the way of life and salvation.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Theology of the Christian Religion, Augustus Hopkins Strong, 1892
Faith can reach those unaware of explicit revelation through natural reason and conscience guided by the Holy Spirit.
In simple terms: Even without hearing Christ, people may find truth and salvation through nature and conscience.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth in nature and conscience.
Themes
faith
reason
salvation
spiritual guidance
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- missionary work
- interfaith dialogue
- personal spiritual search
Key Concepts
theology
natural law
conscience
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we recognize divine truth in natural law?
- What role does conscience play in salvation?
A Different Perspective
Not all accept natural revelation; some require explicit revelation.
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