Body of christ Quote by David Bentley Hart
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““[O]nly if the form of Christ can be lived out in the community of the church is the confession of the church true; only if Christ can be practiced is Jesus Lord. No matter how often the subsequent history of the church belied this confession, it is this presence within time of an eschatological and dvine peace, really incarnate in the person of Jesus and forever imparted to the body of Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit, that remains the very essence of the church's evangelical appeal to the world at large, and of the salvation it proclaims. (1-2)””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Beauty of the Infinite, 1995
True Christian community lives out Christ’s presence, embodying peace and divine love despite historical failures.
In simple terms: Living Christ’s peace in community.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate authentic, Christ‑centered fellowship.
Themes
faith
community
peace
spirituality
Mood
hopeful
serene
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church gatherings
- small groups
- interfaith dialogues
- social justice work
Key Concepts
Ecclesiology
eschatology
incarnation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can the church embody Christ’s peace today?
- What practices sustain authentic community?
A Different Perspective
Historical contradictions can cause doubt.
