Believe in jesus Quote by Brian Zahnd
““We forget that when we see Christ dead upon the cross, we discover a God who would rather die than kill his enemies. We forget all of this because the disturbing truth is this—it’s hard to believe in Jesus.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Cross of Christ: The Power of the Cross, 2015
The quote contrasts a God who sacrifices himself with a belief that Jesus is hard to accept, urging deeper reflection on faith.
In simple terms: God’s love is shown through self‑sacrifice, not violence.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the paradox of divine love.
Themes
faith
sacrifice
belief
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church sermons
- personal crisis
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual paradox
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile divine love with suffering?
- What does “hard to believe” reveal about your doubts?
A Different Perspective
Some find the idea of a sacrificial deity difficult to reconcile with modern morality.
![“To believe is not intellectual assent: "Yes, I believe in Jesus. I will sign my name to the Nicene Creed. I believe it all" - which you could do, [but] it would have no effect on who you were or what you did. It is, rather, to give your heart.” quote by Frederick Buechner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9d5/frederick-buechner-883_believe_to-believe-is-not-intellectual-assent-ye_635623.jpg)
