Cross Quote by E. Stanley Jones
“God, to redeem us at the deepest portion of our nature - the urge to love and be loved - must reveal His nature in an incredible and impossible way. He must reveal it at a cross.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Cross and Human Longing, 1930s
Human deepest desire for love is fulfilled only through the divine sacrifice on the cross, revealing God's nature.
In simple terms: Love is fulfilled through Christ’s sacrifice.
Key Takeaway
Seek the cross as the source of true love.
Themes
faith
redemption
love
divine sacrifice
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- marriage counseling
- grief healing
- spiritual formation
Key Concepts
theology
anthropology
spiritual longing
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing the cross change your view of love?
- Can love exist without sacrifice?
A Different Perspective
The cross may not satisfy all human cravings for control or autonomy.
