Doe Quote by Cornelius Van Til
“The picture of fallen man as given in Scripture is that he knows God but does not want to recognize Him as God.”
About This Quote
Humans recognize God but often refuse to accept Him fully.
In simple terms: People know God but deny Him.
Key Takeaway
Seek genuine recognition of the divine.
Themes
faith
recognition
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- worship
- personal reflection
- religious education
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we resist acknowledging God?
- How can we deepen spiritual awareness?
A Different Perspective
Faith without understanding can be hollow.
![“[The intellect of fallen man] may be compared to a buzz-saw that is sharp and shining, ready to cut the boards that come to it. Let us say that a carpenter wishes to cut fifty boards for the purpose of laying the floor of a house. He has marked his boards. He has set his saw. He begins at one end…” quote by Cornelius Van Til](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a17/cornelius-van-til-30277_first-contact_the-intellect-of-fallen-man-may-be-compa_1082632.jpg)
![“He [Christ] came to bring peace, to be sure, but the peace that He came to bring must be built upon the complete destruction of the power of darkness.” quote by Cornelius Van Til](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e9a/cornelius-van-til-30277_built_he-christ-came-to-bring-peace-to-be-sure_557644.jpg)
