Impossible Quote by Eberhard Jüngel
““No concept of God independent of the reality of Jesus Christ may decide what is possible and impossible for God.””
About This Quote
Source Book: God and the Spirit, Eberhard Jüngel, 1975
The quote asserts that any understanding of God must be rooted in the reality of Jesus Christ, which defines God's capabilities.
In simple terms: God's limits are set by Christ's reality.
Ground theological concepts in Christ's person.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- preaching
- academic lectures
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does Christ define God's possibilities?
- Can God be understood apart from Jesus?