Faith Quote by G C Berkouwer
““The character of faith resolves all tensions between objectivity and subjectivity, For faith has significance only in its orientation to its object - the grace of God.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Christian Faith, G C Berkouwer, 1955
Faith aligns personal belief with divine purpose, resolving the clash between objective facts and subjective experience.
In simple terms: Faith connects belief to God’s grace, easing tension between mind and heart.
Key Takeaway
Ground faith in its divine object.
Themes
faith
theology
objectivity
Mood
contemplative
theological
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- theological study
- spiritual guidance
Key Concepts
grace
orientation
subjectivity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the object of your faith look like?
- How does grace shape your understanding of truth?
A Different Perspective
Faith may be challenged when the divine object feels abstract or distant.
