Abiding Quote by E.H. Broadbent- The Pilgrim Church
““The real, abiding part of Christianity is the putting to death of the old man and making alive of the spirit." p292””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Pilgrim Church by E.H. Broadbent, 1929
It expresses that true Christianity involves dying to one's old self and reviving the spiritual life.
In simple terms: Christianity is about shedding the old self, reviving spirit.
Key Takeaway
Renew spiritual identity.
Themes
religion
spirituality
transformation
identity
ethics
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal conversion
- faith practice
- ethical living
Key Concepts
self‑renunciation
spiritual rebirth
inner growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ' “old man”?
- What practices foster spiritual vitality?
A Different Perspective
Spiritual renewal can be abstract and hard to measure.
![“[About the main character approaching death in old age, observed by her husband . . .] He saw that she had already laid down a large portion of her life long ago. Piece by piece she had given it away as she wrestled with existence, as her self was absorbed as nourishment into his life and the life…” quote by Michael D. O'Brien](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f03/michael-d-o-brien-17161_death_about-the-main-character-approaching-dea_284602.jpg)
