Glory of god Quote by Elton Trueblood
““He (Lincoln) recognized the delicate balance between immanence and transcendence, refusing to settle for either of these alone. His was a God who was both in the world and above the world.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Theology, Elton Trueblood, 1975
He emphasizes that the divine is both present in everyday life and beyond it, rejecting a limited view of God.
In simple terms: God is both in the world and above it.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the divine in all aspects of life.
Themes
theology
balance
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- ethical decision making
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
immanence
transcendence
holism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seeing God in the world change your actions?
- Can you hold both immanence and transcendence without conflict?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the mystery of the divine beyond human concepts.
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