Church Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
““It is solely the form of Christ that matters, not any form besides Christ’s own. The church is the human being who has become human, has been judged, and has been awakened to new life in Christ.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Cost of Discipleship, 1937
The passage emphasizes that only Christ’s own form matters, viewing the church as a transformed human who is judged and awakened to new life in Christ.
In simple terms: Only Christ’s form matters; the church is a transformed, awakened person.
Key Takeaway
Seek transformation through Christ’s example.
Themes
faith
identity
spiritual awakening
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal conversion
- church community
- spiritual formation
Key Concepts
theology
anthropology
redemption
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal awakening affect community life?
- What risks arise from emphasizing form over deeds?
A Different Perspective
Focusing solely on form may neglect practical action.
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