Christ Quote by Blaise Pascal
“Not only do we know God by Jesus Christ alone, but we know ourselves only by Jesus Christ. We know life and death only through Jesus Christ. Apart from Jesus Christ, we do not know what is our life, nor our death, nor God, nor ourselves.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Pensées, Blaise Pascal, 1670
Human understanding of divine and self is limited to the revelation of Jesus Christ; without Him, concepts of life, death, God, and self remain unknown.
In simple terms: We know God and ourselves only through Jesus.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth in Christ.
Themes
faith
identity
theology
Mood
contemplative
devotional
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- religious study
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
revelation
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does one's faith shape self‑understanding?
- What if one does not accept Christ as central?
A Different Perspective
The claim assumes universal acceptance of Christian doctrine, which may not hold for all.
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